Apparently, having a rich flora and fauna –among the most diverse in the world-, it is not enough for Costa Rica to have animal passageways on its roads. An analysis from the Ombudsman pointed out the absence passageways for wildlife as “another road component.” The entity had access to data that shows that in the […]
Archives for August 2016
Judge loosens precautionary measures for ‘Macho Coca’
Following a hearing held on August 8th, a judge issued a change of action against a man named Bell, also known as ‘Macho Coca’, who is under investigation for apparent drug offenses. Bell, who was arrested in October 2015, was released on precautionary measures on April 8th, on the condition he complied with the following […]
Another earthquake shook the southern area
Only 16 minutes after the strong earthquake that shook several locations in Central Valley, Pérez Zeledón and the North, another tremor of 4.6 magnitude was recorded 7 kilometers northwest of Laurel de Corredores, in the South. The Vulcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica National University (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that the quake occurred at 10:22 a.m. […]
PAC lobbies for law punishing improper relations
The Citizen Action Party (PAC) launched an offensive for the Congress to pass a legal reform that seeks to punish improper relationships between adults and minors. Emilia Molina, legislator from PAC and promoter of the initiative, acknowledged that the issue was seen as a priority last Thursday at the meeting between the heads of the […]
Costa Rican Economy: the good, the bad and the ugly
Regarding Costa Rican economy, there are good, bad and ugly news. The good news: The economists recognize a controlled inflation, a growth higher than the one of the country’s main trading partners, a fiscal deficit lower than the expected and low interest rates among others. The prices will stop rising compared to some decades ago, […]
150 deaths in Hospital México are still under investigation
A year ago, 150 died at Hospital México while waiting for catheterization. The investigation continues. A member of the medical center cardiology staff denounced the deaths of 141 patients who were awaiting medical attention. In addition, 100 people were in danger. No one has been charged yet because this requires an analysis of important evidence so […]