A few days ago this parrot was left at the clinic in the Animal Rescue Center Zoo Ave, in good health conditions. The bird is about 20 years old and it is estimated that the deformity in its peak is very old. The rescuers are uncertain whether it was a genetic defect or a combined […]
MOPT will auction 48 vehicles from its light fleet in August
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) will auction 48 vehicles from its light fleet in August and bidders can participate in the electronic auction from July, 28th. Manuel Arce, deputy managing director of the entity, explained that the auction will take place from 8:00 a.m. on August 17th until noon on August 18th. […]
La Unión Municipality will be closed on August 1st and 2nd
The offices of the Municipality of La Unión located across Tres Ríos’ park, will be closed on August 1st and 2nd (next Monday and Tuesday), due to the pilgrimage to honor the Virgin of Los Angeles, since pilgrims go through the “Old Street” of the place. “We return to our regular schedule on Wednesday, August […]
Foreigner arrested for carrying weapons without license
Police officers were alerted of a vehicle parked in such manner that it was blocking the passage of other vehicles near park La Merced, in San José. As they approached the vehicle, the officers noticed that the driver and the passenger were asleep and that there were two firearms in the floor of the car. […]
58-year-old man arrested for child pornography case
A 58-year-old man, whose identity was not revealed, is now in custody of the bailiffs from the Section of Crimes Against Physical Integrity and Human Trafficking. The man was found in his home during a raid in Loma Linda in Desamparados on July 27th, and he is now listed as a suspect of possession of […]
Basic rate returns to 5.20%
This week the basic passive rate increased to 5.20%, according to data released on Wednesday by the Central Bank. The indicator remains at a low level not seen in eight years, when it dropped to 4,25%. This week’s increase is the result of a rise in the interest paid by public banks, cooperatives and mutuals […]