On Monday, the Legislative Plenary approved in the first reading the bill that aims to prohibit the appointment of relatives of legislators in Congress. The initiative, promoted by Congressman Gerardo Vargas Varela, from Frente Amplio, was voted unanimously with the support of 42 legislators. The bill reforms article 49 of the Law of Personnel of […]
Banco Central denies falsification of ¢1,000 bills
In the face of a message that went viral on social networks regarding fake ¢1,000 bills, the Central Bank reported that the differences presented in the image correspond to different bills. One of the differences highlighted in the alleged fake bills is the variation of the signatures of the higher authorities of the Central Bank. […]
14 victims of human trafficking and four arrests
A group of 14 foreigners with an irregular migratory status were found yesterday while traveling in three vehicles in La Cruz, Guanacaste. The authorities believe that they are victims of human trafficking. In this case, the authorities arrested four people. The work was carried out by the Border Police near the entrance to the Santa […]
Country will put out forest fires with 15 vehicles worth ¢807 million
The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) received 15 new vehicles that will be used for the special intervention to put out of forest fires. The Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles have a value of ¢807 million and they were fitted with special equipment for the attention of forest fires. For example, they have the 125-gallon […]
Poás Volcano got its lake back
The characteristic lake located in the crater of Poás Volcano, in Alajuela, reappeared in the last hours, after it dried up in June last year due to the intense activity of the colossus. The information was confirmed by the Vulcanological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) of the National University (UNA) and the National Seismological Network […]
Juego de los Diablitos will be key to reconstruct high school
The traditional celebration of the Juego de los Diablitos (Game of the Devils) in Rey Curré indigenous community will raise funds for the reconstruction of the community’s high school. In addition, this year the activity will be declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Costa Rica. The event will take place from January 25th to 28th. […]