The Monthly Index of Economic Activity presented an inter-annual variation of 3.56% in January, representing the fifth consecutive month of accelerated variation, but still lower than the one observed a year before (3.74%). When observing the contributions of the activities to this variation, the manufacturing industry contributes 22%, while the service sector as a whole […]
Bomb threat in San José Palacio Hotel
The Public Force of San José and the canine unit carried out operations at the San José Palacio hotel after an alleged bomb threat was received on Sunday afternoon. As confirmed by the Ministry of Security, after the “threat” the response protocols were activated and the presence of any type of explosive was ruled out. […]
Coastguard saved Brazilian tourist in Flamingo Beach
The National Coastguard Service rescued a Brazilian tourist that was pushed offshore by the strong winds in Flamingo Beach. According to a report by the Ministry of Security, the 38-year-old tourist was identified as Andre Delgou. He was using a board and a paddle when he was pushed by a strong wind current. He was […]
Spaniards will make an expedition in Costa Rica for a television show
A well-known Spanish designer and a mountaineer left their country to visit Costa Rica, where they will make an expedition in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula. Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada will travel in the company of Jesús Calleja, a Spanish mountaineer and adventurer, to record the expedition for the television show Planeta Calleja. […]
Strong earthquake shook the country
A telluric movement occurred at 1:35 a.m this Friday and woke Costa Ricans. The movement was reported as significant in various areas of San José; Heredia, Alajuela, and even in Puntarenas, among other places. The preliminary report of the National Seismological Network indicates the earthquake had a 5.3 magnitude and the epicenter was located 11 […]
President Solís says he’s at the Prosecution’s disposal
President Luis Guillermo Solís said on Thursday that he has not been notified of any complaint against him, but said he is willing to be put at the Prosecution’s disposal if they so require. The Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the president is under investigation for the alleged crime of illegal appointments. The President of the […]