The residents of San Ramón started the preparations for their patron saint celebrations, a tradition that has been observed for more than 165 years. On July, 17th, the celebrations will be starred by 30 families in the area who aspire to the title of “Queen family”, an achievement obtained by wearing ancient, traditional, local outfits […]
Municipalities did not charged ¢ 137 billion in taxes
The attention of the Comptroller General of the Republic is focused on the country’s municipalities, due to the existence of a debt for more than ¢ 137 billion in taxes and municipal services. This figure comes from a report from the Services Department for Local Development, which shows a series of weaknesses in internal control […]
Is a referendum to end RECOPE’s monopoly possible?
A group of citizens hopes that very soon the referendum to end RECOPE’s oil monopoly can take place, so that Costa Ricans are the ones who decide if the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) should stand alone or be opened to competition. We have a project to open hydorcarbons monopoly in the Legislature to be […]
10 pregnant women with Zika
The number of pregnant women with Zika continues to rise. In less than a week the number increased from six to ten cases, in Carrillo, Guanacaste. Rodrigo Marín, National Coordinator of Vectors, said that two women with Zika were unaware of their pregnancies and two other were added to the list last Thursday, causing the […]
The punishment for Duke’s aggressor: a visit to EBAIS
Duke, the puppy whose snout was severed with a machete, is now recovering. Hundreds of Costa Ricans and those who care celebrate his recovery, but regret that the case is still unpunished. The perpetrator has already been identified. However, nothing can be done because there is not enough evidence to blame him. Therefore, authorities can […]
Two foreigners arrested for growing hydroponic marijuana
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) arrested two foreigners on suspicion of smuggling, storing and growing hydroponic marijuana in Belén. Heredia’s OIJ agents conducted raids in an expensive area of Heredia and seized between 3,000 and 5,000 marijuana plants and 50 packs of vacuum-sealed hydroponic marijuana. The foreigners are Dominican and Nicaraguan nationals, whose identities are […]