Friendship and fidelity were the main weapons used by a man to extort women. The suspect, 37, was arrested by the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) on Tuesday on suspicion of soliciting money to avoid endangering the life of the victims or their families. This man is related to various cases for the crime of extortion, […]
Archives for January 2017
Minors are involved in the consumption of drugs and alcohol in Zapote
Zapote’s celebrations have not finished yet; however, the National Children’s Trust (PANI) has assisted 25 cases of minors involved in consumption of liquor, drugs, among others. Geovanny Fernández, from the Department of Immediate Assistance, declared that there is more control year, because “megabars” are not operating this holiday season. According to the official, most children […]
Bridge over Virilla River will be closed for 41 hours
The transit through the bridge over the Virilla River, known as “La Platina”, in the direction Alajuela-San José, will be closed for 41 hours. The information was confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT). This measure will apply from Saturday January 7th at noon until 5:00 a.m. on Monday. As confirmed by […]
Fed: “the institution could rise interest rates faster than expected”
According to a report from The Federal Reserve System (Fed), the institution could rise interest rates faster than planned due to the “considerable uncertainty” regarding American president-elect Donald Trump’s fiscal stimulus plans. Some members of the Fed agreed that a stimulus package could push demand beyond sustainable levels and that would make necessary to toughen […]
National Guard confiscated boat without permits
On Tuesday, officers of the National Guard arrested the passengers of a boat that offered maritime transport services without the legal permits and registration in Golfito. The police operation was carried out during patrols in waters of the Pacific National. While searching the vessel that transported passengers between Golfito and Puerto Jiménez, the officers did […]
Trade unions are against the Bill on Public Employment
The government announced that the bill on Public Employment will be read in the Legislature. As a result, unions immediately reacted to the news. Patria Justa Trade Union Confederation and the SEC think it is a lousy and provocative decision, declared the union organizations. The extraordinary session will start on January 9th. According to the […]