Have you ever wondered how does Turrialba volcano sound in full activity? Well, a video provided by the National Seismological Network (RSN) allows people to see and hear the most active volcano in Costa Rica. The images and sounds, recorded by a technician named Jean Paul, were posted on Facebook on January 18th. In the […]
Archives for January 2017
2 Colombian citizens were selling drugs
An anti-drug intervention was carried on the street to the Children’s Museum. According to Marcelo Solano, Municipal Police Director of San José, the investigation and intervention work was done along with the narcotics brigade from the Judicial Investigation Agency. Solano informed that the money related to the purchased product was already found and two Colombians […]
Those who want to telework must sign another contract
The Ministry of Labor expects hundreds of public officials decide to telework (with previous approval from their bosses) from next week on to avoid worsening the traffic in the streets of the Metropolitan Area. This is because the bridge over Virilla River in the General Cañas will be closed from this Saturday to finish the […]
Ticos against marijuana, diversity and the lay state
Costa Rica remains a conservative country. This is the main finding of the most recent Public Opinion Survey, conducted by the University of Costa Rica (UCR). Most Costa Ricans oppose the recreational use of marijuana, abortion in case of rape, the secular state and the recognition of same-sex couples. Most of these issues respond to […]
Group convicted for carrying ¢74 million worth of marijuana
A total sentence of 48 years in prison was handed down on Wednesday by the Criminal Court of Limón against 6 people linked with a substantial drug transport in Venecia de Matina. The defendants were caught in November 2015 carrying 350 lbs of marijuana imported from Jamaica, valued at 74 million colones. The trial began […]
There is an investigation against the person who killed monkeys and squirrels
The Attorney General of Santa Cruz de Guanacaste confirmed that there is an investigation against the person who killed monkeys and squirrels in Tamarindo beach. The Public Prosecutor’s Office detailed that the crime is a violation of the Wildlife Conservation Law. However, the case was referred to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), in order to […]