On Thursday morning, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) held a series of operations in the southern region, aimed at the confiscating of a number of assets owned by a man named Rivera Blandón, suspected of having links with organized crime. According to Walter Espinoza, director of the OIJ, this person, aided by relatives, would have […]
Archives for March 2, 2017
Frantz: “pay attention to the tax reforms”
After visiting Costa Rica, Douglas Frantz, Deputy-Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), urged authorities to pay attention to tax reforms that will allow the country to have a better economic development in the future. Even though he acknowledged the progress the country has made while joining the agency, he was surprised […]
Cadets started training to become Traffic Officers
On Wednesday, 73 cadets began their training at the School of Traffic Police. Their preparation is expected to be completed in 6 months. The selection process started with 7,000 hopefuls, down to 300 eligible, and finally 73 people were chosen. Óscar Araya, deputy director of the Training School, said that this is a time that […]
Precautionary measures against woman suspected of abortion
The Operational Functional Management Unit (UODF) requested precautionary measures against a woman named Pineda, suspected of aborting by using drugs. The accused may be forced to show up and sign every 15 days, to remain in the country and maintain a fixed address. The hearing of this case was set for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, […]
Deputy minister Trejos resigned, but she already has a new job
Deputy Minister of Housing Ana Cristina Trejos resigned after being on the spotlight for a series of incentives paid by the government without meeting the requests and without having the academic degrees to receive them. However, Presidential House reported that Trejos will become a managing director of the Housing Mortgage Bank. Trejos, who is a […]
Do you fast? You should read this
March 1st was the first day of the period of Lent of the Catholic Church and many of its faithful followers tend to fast. If you are one them, take care of your health and avoid negative consequences. Nathalie Solera, a nutritionist from Consultas Nutrición, explained some of the things people should consider when they […]