The Ombudsman’s Office called for an urgent intervention of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the Ministry of Health in the mining activity, which takes place in Crucitas. This intervention is requested “for environmental, social and health impacts.” They argue that although the Office of the Prosecutor and the Ministry of Security are […]
American arrested for alleged link with crime in Peérez Zeledón
An American citizen could be related to the finding of a semi-buried body in a farm of the area. The incident was reported since Tuesday, when agents of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) were alerted about the the presence of a corpse in the extensive property located in Pejibaye de Pérez Zeledón. The foreigner, apparently […]
New bridges affected by rainfall cost ¢2,980 million
The new bridges of Bajo Los Ledezma in Uruca and Barrio la Gloria, known as “the motels” between Zapote and San Francisco de Dos Ríos, will cost the country a total of ¢ 2,980 million, according to the Municipality of San José. The problem in both structures is not new, however with the intensity of […]
Country prepares in Psychology of emergencies and disasters
The effects of climate change and the high levels of pollution emitted by the population and industry today trigger a series of negative consequences worldwide. Natural disasters such as tornadoes, tsunamis, hurricanes and earthquakes constantly hit different areas of the planet, leaving irreparable damage. This natural instability warns the world of a state of emergency, […]
Country remains on alert for increased heavy downpours during these days
The downpours in recent days has caused floods and landslides in much of the country and has forced emergency authorities to enable shelters and prepare resources, as it is expected that the situation continues the rest of the week. President Luis Guillermo Solís met with mayors from various cantons, personnel of the National Emergency Commission […]
Álvarez offers to “abolish” the use of oil by 2040
The National Liberation Party (PLN) presidential candidate, Antonio Álvarez Desanti, announced ON Tuesday that he will commit to Zapote to stop Costa Rica’s use of hydrocarbons by 2040. The candidate announced that the ban on the importation of vehicles that burn hydrocarbons will be in force after 2035. According to Álvarez, the change in the […]