Nineteen Nicaraguan men and one woman were deported this Thursday by the Professional Migration Police. One of these individuals is 23-year-old Ardón Escorcia, who is wanted in the neighboring country for the crime of aggravated rape to the detriment of a minor in 2009. On December 23rd, Ardón was approached by officers of the Public […]
Archives for December 2018
The exchange rate increased ¢5 during the week
The exchange rate rose again this Thursday in the Foreign Currency Market (Monex). So far this week, the increase is ¢5.18. At the end of the trading day, the wholesale average reached ¢ 609.59, a figure similar to the on from November 23rd. This is the eighth consecutive increase since the beginning of the month. […]
Costa Rica in the OAS: “The people of Nicaragua are still suffering”
The representation of Costa Rica in the Organization of American States (OAS) reiterated on Thursday the need for the Government of Nicaragua to stop the repression in that country plagued by political crisis. The people of Nicaragua are still suffering as a result of repression (…) Costa Rica reminds the government of its obligation to […]
New aqueducts will benefit 1,171 families in Pérez Zeledón
Seven communities in Pérez Zeledón have modern aqueducts thanks to joint efforts of Administrative Associations of the Aqueduct and Communal Sewer Systems (ASADAS) and the Mixed Institute of Social Assistance (IMAS). The construction of this network connects the main aqueduct or springs with the communities. The institutions worked with the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts […]
National celebration ruined by alcohol
The National Tope was held on Wednesday in San José, with a route from Plaza González Víquez to Paseo Colón. However, Accidentes de Costa Rica published a video showing a man near the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) on Second Avenue, with a bottle in his hand, while barely riding a horse. Children and their […]
Four Costa Rican beaches made it to the Top 50 in the region
The coasts of Central America and the Caribbean offer ample reasons to pack your swimsuit and book a flight. To guarantee a pleasant experience, FlightNetwork developed one of the most extensive lists of the best beaches in Central America and the Caribbean. The list is led by the island Turks and Caicos located in the […]