Despite the increase in reports of extortion, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) believes there is a hidden figure that can raise the numbers even more. Emilio Segura, head of the Various Offenses Section, thinks the biggest obstacle to face this type of crime lies in the fear or shame of the victims to file complaints. […]
Archives for May 25, 2017
30 new job vacancies after US company investment
Thirty new vacancies are the result of the reinvestment of $ 2 million made by the US Company Okay Industries in Costa Rica. The company, located in El Coyol in Alajuela,Zona Franca, is dedicated to the manufacture of metallic components used in the medical device industry and now it is looking for operators, precision mechanics […]
Panama allocates $1.8 million to face lawsuit by Álvarez Desanti
The Panamanian government agreed to allocate $1.8 million to face a lawsuit filed by National Liberation Party (PLN) presidential candidate Antonio Álvarez Desanti, in a dispute over a purchase of land in Ngäbe Buglé County, a Panamanian indigenous territory. The case is recapitulated as follows: the dispute is for a property of four farms that, […]
This May is one of the rainiest since 2008
This month is one of the rainiest of the last 20 years, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). Meteorologist Juan Diego Naranjo explained that this is based on rainfall records from this month compared to the same month in other years. A rainy May as this had not been seen since 2008, when we […]
These are the most dangerous places in San José
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) announced the places where pedestrians are assaulted the most in San José. So far this year, the OIJ reports 2550 complaints of assaults in places where they mainly steal electronic items such as cell phones and computers. In total, four gangs have been identified assaulting in the capital between 5 […]
Foreigner used fake ID to create transport company
A Nicaraguan man used a false identity to get a license for 19 trucks and acquire 13 properties. The man is even the president of a transport company. The suspect, named Bermúdez Morales, was arrested in Alajuela in coordination with the Public Force and the Public Ministry for crimes of false identity. Specifically, the subject […]