The Congress condemned the arms race in Nicaragua and supported the Government of Costa Rica for exercising the right that it has to protect national security in relevant international organizations. The proposal, which was driven by the Libertarian Movement, received 27 votes in favor. However, it was rejected by the legislative faction of the Frente […]
Archives for August 2016
Bar Association has to evict part of its property in Zapote
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) informed that the Bar Association has to evict part of its property located in Zapote. According to Vinicio Barboza, head of the Department of Inspection and Demolitions from the MOPT, the eviction resolution responds to the construction project of North Beltway that crosses Calle Blancos, Tibás and […]
Bill to ban improper relations will be read on Monday
Emilia Molina, Member of Partido Acción Democrática (PAC), confirmed that the bill to ban improper relations will be read in Congress on Monday. The bill was called off a few days ago. However, the issue regained strength when the case of a 40-year-old teacher, who married a 15-year-old student, was known. Among other things, the […]
This man is wanted for money laundering
A man of Colombian origin and naturalized Costa Rican is wanted by the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) for the crime of money laundering to the detriment of the Administration of Justice and also has an international arrest warrant. The subject’s last names are Restrepo Osorio and he is 32 years old. The photograph shows the […]
Northern rice farmers learn to fight weeds
Rice farmers in the region Huetar Norte participated in a seminar that will allow them to know the harmful features of the invasive grass species (Rottboellia cochinchinensis) that affects land where grains are grown. Weeds, spread by the wind, were detected in fields where rice is grown, located in the community of Villa Hermosa de […]
Zika cases rise to 708
The Ministry of Health confirmed a further increase of Zika cases. According to the report, the disease already has 708 victims in Costa Rica (including the baby that was born with microcephaly in San Carlos Hospital). However, 32 of these people got the virus abroad. Espíritu Santo in Esparza stands out among the districts with […]