The Turrialba volcano is swelling, according to Guillermo Alvarado, volcanologist at the National Seismological Network and the Costa Rican Electricity Institute. Alvarado explained that more material is entering inside the volcano than what is being expelled. This material may continue being emitted slowly, as it has done so far, or may put out the volcano. […]
Archives for May 29, 2016
Most of Costa Ricans believe they’re already in a economic crisis
48 percen of Costa Ricans claim to be concerned about an economic crisis, according to the study “Consumer Watch 2016: Transit consumers” by the consultancy Kantar Worldpanel. 63% of the respondents consider themselves living in an economic crisis already, which most believe is caused by unemployment, among other reasons. Most of Costa Ricans expect the […]
Train service will open from San José to Río Segundo in Alajuela
The Costa Rican Railroad Institute (INCOFER) will start offering a train service between Río Segundo in Alajuela to San José, as part of a pilot plan before extending the route up to San Rafael’s Hospital, at the center of this province. Since May 31, users can take the train in the station located 200 meters […]
ARESEP approves price increases for gas and diesel
The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) approved increases in the prices of gasoline and diesel, due to rising oil prices in international markets. Super gasoline will go up 16 ¢ to settle at 518 ¢ per liter. The regular type, will have an increase of 15 ¢ and thus the liter will cost ¢ […]
Police would start using polygraph to spot wrongdoers
The Costa Rican police would begin to apply the polygraph test for identifying officers that might be involved in criminal activities. The proposal to use the polygraph to control its police officers it has been under consideration for many years. However, it emerged again this week when nine policemen were arrested for allegedly belonging to […]
A Colombian allegedlly headed the gang formed by 9 policemen
A Colombian citizen identified as Castro Paz allegedly headed the criminal gang composed by nine policemen, according to the judicial investigation police (OIJ for its acronym in Spanish). The alleged ringleader has not yet been arrested and authorities remain alert at borders to prevent him escaping the country. The fugitive has a criminal record for […]