January 10th is the first day of the preliminary hearing to, once again, ask for the case against former legislator from the National Liberation Party (PLN), Jorge Angulo, to go to trial. Angulo is accused of alleged crimes of extortion, embezzlement and influence peddling. He was to be tried by the Third Chamber in 2014, […]
Archives for January 2017
Domestic producers complain about rice imports
On Monday, a group of domestic producers decided to protest against the National Rice Corporation (CONARROZ) due to the imports of husked rice. Protesters also call for the head of the organization’s executive director, as well as a reform to the law that created by the Corporation. The main request is for the executive director […]
Strawberry producers suffer heavy losses due to strong winds
Strawberry producers in the area of Vara Blanca reported heavy losses after the strong winds that hit the country. Gusts accompanied by rain virtually destroyed greenhouses of approximately 20 hectares and now the owners are trying to cover the production with the intention of saving the strawberries. The greenhouses are built of metal tubes and […]
Correos will charge for delivering products from China
If you made purchases online through Chinese sites such as Aliexpress and Wish, you’d better be prepared, because in the first quarter of the year, Correos de Costa Rica could include an extra fee for package delivery to your home address. Erick Ulate, president of the Costa Rican Consumers Association, said they have information that […]
Security received 250 daily calls for domestic violence in 2016
Given the rise of violence in the country in recent years, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) presented a proposal to contain it. The initiative includes public and private institutions and municipalities in order to develop campaigns targeted to young people. According to the MSP, in 2016 they received 250 daily calls for cases of […]
These are the routes affected by landslides
The cold front that affects the country is wreaking havoc on the roads. Falling trees and materials have become a headache for drivers and authorities. The 3 national routes that connect the Central Valley with the Atlantic Zone are the most affected. Route 126 that connects Heredia and Vara Blanca, Los Cartagos and Cinchona has […]