The government of Luis Guillermo Solís was highly questioned for its fisheries policies. One of the most criticized points was his lack of conviction to protect sharks, highly exploited animals by a part of the national fishing sector. The former president was even elected Enemy of the Sharks by an international organization. The debate continues […]
Prosecutor will request six months of preventive custody for Macho Coca
The Deputy Prosecutor’s Office of Limón confirmed that it will request six months in prison against Gilberth Bell Fernández, alias Macho Coca, and 14 other individuals linked with an organization that extracted fuel from the pipeline of the Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (RECOPE). Bell, a well-known fishing entrepreneur in Limón, was arrested on Tuesday for […]
Road deaths decreased in the first five months of the year
In May, 30 people lost their lives in traffic accidents. It is the lowest number of road fatalities reported since last February, when 28 fatalities were registered. If you compare May with April, the number of deceases was reduced in 11 and they were 14 less than in March, when 44 deaths were reported. The […]
CNE has dealt with 20 flood incidents so far this week
Between Monday and Tuesday, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) dealt with 20 incidents related to floods, according to the latest report from the institution. The largest number was given on the first day of this week, which registered 17 cases. The CNE also dealt with two incidents related to landslides and 13 inspection requests in […]
Former President Solís and Mercedes Peñas will leave the country
Luis Guillermo Solís and his wife Mercedes Peñas Domingo will leave Costa Rica to start a new career in Florida, United States. This was announced on Wednesday afternoon by Peñas, who commented on his Facebook site about his new life project. I thank the International University of Florida (FIU) for granting Luis Guillermo and I […]
Banco Popular’s new manager will earn more than ¢16 million despite the directive
Marvin Rodríguez, new manager of Banco Popular, will receive a salary that exceeds¢16 million per month, if the same conditions as his predecessor Geovanni Garro, who held the position until Sunday, are maintained. Rodriguez says that the presidential directive to cut wages does not include him. This means that his remuneration will exceed ¢9.5 million, […]