Archives for November 4, 2016

At what age do people die in Costa Rica? Why do they die? Where do they die? The National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), made a collection of data on the “behavior of death” in Costa Rica during 2015. According to the INEC, the causes of death that top the list are: -Heart attack. […]

From September to date, Ana Gabriela Ross Foundation, has received several calls from people who were defrauded or tried to be defrauded on behalf of that organization. Victoria Ross, president of the foundation, declared that victims were called to inform them them that they have supposedly won half a million colones and a flat screen. […]

On November 3rd, the first stage of the 24th edition of Ruta de los Conquistadores took place. Great emotions were part of the 10-kilometer route. Colombian Luis Mejia was the first competitor to reach the finish line with a time of 4 hours, 36 minutes and 32 seconds. About 400 competitors took the start in […]

In the package of Hillary Clinton’s controversial emails, former president Oscar Arias is mentioned. The 2 emails are part of more than 1,280 pages released the US State Department, in response to a court order. These emails, with non-classified information, are dated August 29th and 30th 2009, when Clinton was serving as Secretary of State […]

Salvadoran president Antonio Saca (2004-2009) declared himself innocent of the charges of illegal association, embezzlement and money laundering committed by allegedly diverting 246 million dollars from public funds to private accounts. Saca, his private, former secretaries, Elmer Charlaix, Julio Rank and César Funes, were accused on October 31st before the Fourth Court of Peace of […]

Today, at rush hour, the trusses of one of the Virilla Bridge’s new rail, in General Cañas highway, will be moved to the place, forcing the closure of Alajuela-San José road. The closure will take place from 2 pm to 4 pm, from the junction of EPA in Belén for heavy trucks, while light vehicles […]