On Monday afternoon, a bomb alert was reported in the Courts of Justice of San Carlos. According to Carlos Hidalgo, spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security, they proceeded according to the protocol for these cases. That is, perimeter security is provided, the personnel, users and arrested suspects are evacuated, with the objective of inspecting […]
Congress fails to cut 50% to political debt
The initiative to cut the political debt by 50% for the next elections failed in the Legislative Assembly. A parliamentary majority rejected the affirmative opinion for the national budget of ¢9.3 billion , which included the proposal to reduce the state contribution to political parties to finance their campaigns. The initiative was promoted by legislator […]
Plane to support Argentine submarine search landed in Costa Rica
Between Sunday and Monday, two Galaxy C 5 aircraft belonging to the United States Air Force landed at the Juan Santamaría International Airport. They come from California and will arrive in Argentina to provide support in the search for the missing submarine. The stay in national territory so that the crew rests the corresponding eight […]
Congress approves ¢9.3 billion for 2018 budget
On Monday afternoon, the Legislative Plenary approved in first reading the national budget of ¢ 9.3 billion for 2018. The affirmative opinion, subscribed by legislators of the parties National Liberation (PLN) and Christian Social Unit (PUSC), received 34 votes in favor and 9 against. In the first reading, it also had the backing of the […]
The President has not been notified of complaint against him
Fifteen days ago, three people with last names González, Rivera and González filed a complaint against President Luis Guillermo Solís and seven other officials for the cementazo. However, until today, Presidential House said that the president has not been notified about it. Last Tuesday, Solís indicated that once he found out about the situation, he […]
Nicoya gathers hundreds of years from different parts of the world
The World Meeting of Blue Zones began in Nicoya this Thursday with the arrival of representatives of different areas. Nicoya’s Peninsula is the largest blue zone in the world, where there are dozens of senior citizens over 90 years old. The activity will run until November 18th and will be held in addition to cultural […]