José Miguel Masís, director of the Chamber of Fuel Distributors, confirmed that due to the constant blockades by protesters, there are serious problems with the supply of fuel in various areas of the country, mainly in the provinces of Guanacaste and Puntarenas. Whoever threatens to burn a cistern is not a protester but a terrorist,” […]

On Sunday night, several firefighting units were sent to El Coyol de Alajuela, 400 meters from Dos Pinos in the direction of San José, after a leak was detected in a RECOPE pipeline. The information was confirmed by the Fire Monitoring Center, who pointed out they sent an extinguishing unit, a hazardous materials unit, and […]

The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) described the position taken by the strikers and the organizing unions of the national strike as insensitive and irresponsible. The selfish attitudes of the unions and the timid behavior of the government have caused millions of losses to the sector. It is sad to see the bad experience tourists […]

President Carlos Alvarado did not mention the issue of the strike, the fiscal plan, the economic crisis or the unions in his speech on September 15th at the National Park. Instead, he addressed the co-responsibility of all Costa Ricans to seek a better homeland. Playing with words, the president wanted to say a lot, but […]

On Saturday, the unions that lead street demonstrations since September 10th, insisted on maintaining the call for a general strike. Trade unions want, among other things, to maintain a series of privileges for public sector employees, and for a basic basket free of taxes. In a press release distributed on Saturday afternoon, they complain about […]

An American surnamed Caspino remains hospitalized in the Calderón Guardia Hospital (HCG) after being shot and wounded in one of his thighs by a Public Force officer. It all came about when an alert was sent to the 9-1-1 system about an apparent case of domestic violence in a house located in the Quesada Durán […]