Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office upheld 47-year prison sentence against American Willian Dathan Holbert, known as ‘Wild Bill’, for the murder of five people in Bocas del Toro. Holberth murdered and buried five Americans with the goal of keeping their property in Panamanian territory. This was discovered between 2007 and 2009. Apparently, the American was posing […]
Archives for August 15, 2017
Amazing Costa Rican snake astonishes scientists with its posture
Marine snakes recently discovered in Golfo Dulce, in the South Pacific, astonished scientists due to its hunting posture. The discovery of this subspecies was made official in May by researchers from the University of Costa Rica (UCR). It gave way to the yellow sea serpent identified as Hydrophis platurus xanthos. Beyond their color and appearance, […]
Uber drivers will wake up to call for calm and ask for support
The Uber case does not give truce to the country. In the wake of recent violence, the Uber National Drivers’ Network announced on Monday that it will hold a 48-hour vigil to call the various public transport sectors to be peaceful. The activity will be held in the Plaza de la Democracia, starting at 4:00 […]
These are the waves that impact the Costa Rican Pacific
Independent photographer Ezequiel Becerra captured with his camera the force with which the waves are crashing the coast in Puerto Caldera de Puntarenas, in the Central Pacific of the country. They show not only the force of waves, but also the important height that reaches populated places. Since last weekend, the University of Costa Rica […]
Mayor of Tibás to propose changes to face road congestion
Carlos Cascante, Mayor of Tibás, said that although they believe the reorganization of the road will bring benefits to the users of public transport, it is also necessary to make some changes to the original plan. According to Cascante, in three days there have been positive results, since the 72 routes that pass through the […]
Mother of missing American calls Costa Rican mothers for help
Luda Gimelfarb feels that her son is alive. David disappeared eight years ago in the Rincón de la Vieja National Park and until now the judicial authorities do not know anything about his whereabouts. The woman told that she feels that her son is alive and asks Costa Rican mothers to help her find him. […]