On Monday afternoon, officers of the security forces had to intervene to end a blockade by about 30 truck drivers in the area of Paso Canoas. As a result, there were broken windows and chaos. Carlos Hidalgo, a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Security said they intervened because the truckers were blocking the entrance […]
Archives for February 2017
Free zones manufacturing has not taken off
The manufacture conducted out of free zones is still having trouble recovering. The exports of the industry, which lack the benefits of the special scheme, started 2017 in the doldrums, since they decreased 8.1% in January, compared to the same month in 2016. This was explained by Francisco Gamboa, executive director of the Chamber of […]
Calderón Guardia Hospital is full
The emergency service in Calderón Guardia Hospital is full of patients. They assure they are working at full capacity and therefore, officials recommend having the nearest peripheral clinics as your first options. Donald Corella, head of the service, said that the hospital was already full before receiving many patients this weekend. The doctor added that […]
Legislative Assembly condemns Trump
On Monday, the Legislative Assembly approved a motion to condemn US president, Donald Trump, for limiting the participation of various media in press conferences, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Buzzfeed, CNN and BBC . The proposal was supported by 26 legislators, but it did not have the support of 16 congressmen. Those […]
Dispute between Consul General Federico Sáenz and Costa Rican Chancery
Federico Sáenz de Mendiola, Consul General and Minister Counselor in the Dominican Republic, faces a dispute with the Costa Rican Chancery, after his dismissal last year. The diplomat appealed his dismissal before the Administrative Court. The press has questioned why the reasons for Sáenz’ dismissal were omitted and if they are related to alleged abuses […]
Community safety training in Las Tres Marías
The residents of San Ramón are united to ensure community safety, this time in the community Las Tres Marias 2, where training courses on the subject recently began. The intention is to strengthen police-community work, in order to unite efforts, so that neighbors and the Public Force can fight against crime in the area. “The […]