Although Costa Rica appears to be relatively better than other Latin American nations in the fight against smuggling, the truth is that it disappoints worldwide, according to the study “Global Environment Index of the Illicit Trade,” presented by the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and which placed Costa Rica in the 46th position out […]
Archives for August 19, 2018
Paola Mora banned from leaving the country due to cementazo scandal
The former president of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Costa Rica, Paola Mora Tumminelli, will not be able to leave the country and must surrender her passport because she is suspected of participating in the cementazo scandal. This was determined by the Extraordinary Court of the First Judicial Circuit, after the precautionary […]
Virtual courses are now available for animal rescuers
As of this Saturday, a series of virtual courses for those interested in being animal welfare rescuers were inaugurated. The project aims to provide a series of tools and competencies to improve and enhance the skills of rescuers who work hard to find homes for abandoned cats and dogs in the country. The initiative called […]
Authorities released 41 of the 44 people arrested on Saturday’s riots
Only three of the 44 people arrested on Saturday’s violent protests against Nicaraguan migration went to the Public Prosecutor’s Office. This was confirmed by the Office of the Prosecutor in a tweet on Sunday. The office of the Ministry of Public Security, said that 44 people went through an ordinary process. They were identified, the […]
UN condemns xenophobic demonstrations against Nicaraguans
On Saturday, the United Nations Organization (UN) rejected the aggressions and the discriminatory and xenophobic demonstrations against Nicaraguans that took place in different areas of San José. In turn, through a communiqué, the organization called for the protection of the human rights of migrant and refugee populations that for various reasons, whether economic, social, political, […]
Costa Rican army ants attack and become famous
The attack of Costa Rican “warrior” ants on a beehive has gone viral around the world. International news networks have presented the event in the United States, Europe, and South America. The video that was recorded in one of the offices of the Guanacaste National Park shows the ants destroying a wasp comb. Park ranger […]