Some say it is a gift from God, others think it is a divine sign from the book of Revelation, but beyond the motive, many were surprised by the clouds soaring over Cartago on Tuesday morning. Eladio Solano, an expert at the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) explained that these types of clouds are called lenticular, […]
Archives for October 3, 2017
Administration of the BCR ignored questioning of the executives on cementazo
Since 2015, several directors of the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) have questioned the company Sinocem Costa Rica, SA as well as the loans approved by the Bank’s Credit Committee in favor of the company of Juan Carlos Bolaños Rojas. Despite the concerns of the majority of Board members, Mario Barrenechea, now suspended manager, insisted, […]
Warning over increase in flow of Grande de Tárcoles River
The Municipal Commission of Emergencies of Garabito made a call to the villagers to be alert, due to the increase in the flow of the Grande de Tárcoles River. According to the committee, the levels are higher than normal, so they remain vigilant. In this situation, the villagers are asked to follow these recommendations: -For […]
Low pressure system will bring heavy rains to the country
A low pressure system will bring heavy rains to the country, starting on Wednesday, and according to National Meteorological Institute (IMN) estimates, the conditions will be present until Friday. Amounts varying from 60 to 120 mm are anticipated in periods of six hours in the Pacific slope, Central Valley and North Zone. The coastal region […]
El Salvador investigates official for irregular adoption of Costa Rican baby
The Attorney General of El Salvador is currently investigating a couple for adopting a Costa Rican from a couple in the country, who offered to give it up for adoption through an advertisement published on a website. Although the Costa Rican Public Ministry reported on the case until this October 3rd, Salvadoran authorities had reports […]
Government suspends executives investigating the cement
The Governing Council decided to suspend the five members of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Costa Rica who did not resign their positions following the request of President Luis Guillermo Solís. Four of them have investigated and denounced the cementazo: Mónica Segnini, Francisco Molina, Alberto Raven and Evita Arguedas. The Council decided […]