President of the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) Luis Antonio Sobrado explained to the legislators why the institution requested a 49-billion-colones budget for 2017. He stated that it should cover the beginning of the 2018 electoral process’ organization. In addition, 15% of the budget (7 billion colones) has to be transferred to the political parties as State contribution, […]
Archives for September 14, 2016
24 municipalities won’t enforce the Dry Law
24 out of 81 municipalities have already said ‘no’ to the Dry Law during the Independence Day’s celebrations, on September 15th. The municipalities that confirmed that they would not restrict the sale of alcoholic drinks are: San José: Alajuelita, Desamparados, Escazú, León Cortés, Mora. Alajuela: Atenas, Guatuso, Palmares, San Carlos. Heredia: San Rafael, Sarapiquí. Cártago: […]
Only for today! The train service in Cártago will be modified
Incofer informed that due to the national celebrations and the arrival of the Liberty Torch to Cártago, the train service between that province and San José will only depart and arrive from Estación Central and La Vieja Metrópoli. The change will only apply in the afternoon of September 14th. That’s the reason why passengers using the station […]
Costa Rican and German police are investigating a 17-year-old minor for alleged production of child pornography
A minor under 17 years old is investigated for alleged possession and production of child pornography. He traveled to Germany last April to attend a student exchange. However, police suspects that he has continued to commit these crimes in that country. That is why the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) is coordinating with the German Police […]
TSE started to deliver the new identity cards
The Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) started the delivery of identity cards with the new format. It can print 6,000 identity cards in 8 continuous hours. Since the production of the new format is still being set, officials reported that the delivery will gradually improve. Authorities also informed that citizens do not have to change their IDs […]
Authorities keep fighting drug dealing
A couple on suspicion of selling drugs was arrested yesterday during a raid in Guapiles. 50 crack rocks and money were seized from the 47-year-old woman and the 60-year-old man. This is the result of an anonymous complaint made to the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ). In Playas del Coco in Carrilo de Guanacaste, a man surnamed […]