The National Company of Power and Light (CNFL) reported that so far, 800 affected services remain inactive because of the cold front in the country. In total, 35 thousand services were affected, but the crews of the entity have already been restoring power in most areas. Some of the places affected are Platanares of Moravia, […]
Archives for December 14, 2017
Turrialba Volcano released ash on Wednesday
Turrialba Volcano released sporadic ash emanations on Wednesday at 1:30 in the afternoon. According to the entity, the direction of the wind was towards the East with influence towards the Central Valley. According to Geoffroy Avard, volcanologist of the Ovsicori-UNA, this is a volcano with an open conduit, but this time it’s not releasing energy. […]
New commission to stop black market of gasoline
The Chamber of Fuel Businessmen created what they call a National Commission to stop the illegal traffic of gasoline and other hydrocarbons. Engineer Alberto Mesén, president of the Chamber, said that the Commission will be in charge of training police bodies on these irregularities. Likewise, they will follow up on the procedures, as well as […]
Research Center promotes soil conservation
A group of students from schools in San Isidro and Carrizal de San Pablo de León Cortés, San Juan and San Miguel de Grecia and the School of Poás de Alajuela, joined the efforts of the Center for Agronomic Research (CIA) of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) for promoting the importance of soil. According […]
Congress elects 12 substitute judges for Court IV
The Legislative Assembly elected 12 substitute magistrates for the Constitutional Chamber on Wednesday. In the second round, the following candidates proposed by the Judicial Branch were elected: Martha Esquivel: 39 votes. Anamari Garro Vargas: 42 votes. María Lucila Monge Pizarro: 40 votes. Ana María Picado Brenes: 39 votes. Hubert Fernández Argüello: 44 votes. Alejandro Delgado […]