The Constitutional Chamber ordered the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) to conduct a scientific study on the effects of certain agrochemicals on health, the environment and honey-producing bees. The magistrates resolved in favor a writ of amparo filed by José María Villalta, from Frente Amplio (FA). They said that the resolution seeks to improve […]
Archives for December 10, 2019
2020 will be windier and rainier than normal in the Caribbean
The beginning of 2020 will be windier than normal throughout the country. In addition, in the Caribbean, the first months of the year will be very rainy. This follows from a forecast made by the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) and released on Monday, December 8th. Werner Stolz, IMI director ai, said at a press conference […]
These areas are under green alert for rains
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) maintains the green alert in some areas of the country due to the rains of the last days and the forecast for this week. This Monday they reported that the yellow alert was lowered to green alert in North Zone, North Caribbean, Sarapiquí and Río Cuarto and the green alert […]
Plane occupants are safe, including four Americans
The six people traveling in the plane that had landing problems are safe now and were assessed by paramedics at Tobías Bolaños airport in Pavas. Gerardo Guzmán, supervisor of the Fire Department reported that four of the occupants are Americans and the pilot and co-pilot are Costa Rican. Apparently, people suffered the whiplash effect and […]
Crucitas operations stop mercury, cyanide and prostitution
The authorities of the Ministry of Security, the Border Police and Migration provided the results of the operations carried out in Crucitas. The main findings include the confiscation of 2.4 tons of cyanide, 1.4 kilos of mercury and the end of activities such as robberies and prostitution. According to the deputy minister, Luis Carlos Castillo, […]
President will go to Geneva this Sunday
President Carlos Alvarado will travel this Sunday to Geneva, Switzerland, to participate in the World Forum on Refugees. The Minister of Communication, Nancy Marín, said the President will address the situation of Nicaraguan refugees in Costa Rica due to the socio-political crisis that has affected that nation since April 2018. Also, the event will serve […]