The forecast for this Tuesday is that little to partial cloudiness and warm temperatures will prevail in the coastal areas of the country. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), they estimate a slight weakening in the trade winds over the country, generating the entry of moisture from the Pacific. This may cause greater cloud […]
Archives for November 21, 2017
Escazú fills with cameras due to wave of assaults
The Municipality of Escazú is promoting a plan to place 60 cameras in different areas of the canton with an investment of 191 million colones. The electronic devices will be in the accesses and exits of Escazú, downtowns, as well as financial zones and of high density population. A group of Korean specialists already supervises […]
18 foreigners rescued from human trafficking
Nearly twenty foreigners were rescued by officers of the Public Force while in a bus used for people trafficking in Quepos. In a press release, the Ministry of Security reported that a roadblock stopped a man who was driving a bus that exceeded its passenger capacity and transported 18 people whose immigration status was irregular. […]
Experiment shows indifference towards abuse against the elderly
A social experiment was enough to show the indifference of the people in cases of abuse against senior citizens. With videos, a campaign of the Ombudsman’s Office seeks to raise awareness about the responsibility of the entire society regarding this problem, which is on the rise. “Indifference is also violence” is the name of this […]
Unemployment hits refugees in Costa Rica
Nearly half of the refugees in the country do not have a formal job in national territory. This problem has caused some concern, so different authorities have come together to create a plan and provide work solutions to this population. In total there are 4,500 refugees in Costa Rica, but almost half have not managed […]
Bomb alert in San Carlos Courts
On Monday afternoon, a bomb alert was reported in the Courts of Justice of San Carlos. According to Carlos Hidalgo, spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security, they proceeded according to the protocol for these cases. That is, perimeter security is provided, the personnel, users and arrested suspects are evacuated, with the objective of inspecting […]