If you have paperwork to do at the US Embassy, please note that it will be closed on July 25th. As reported, the closure is due to the July 25th celebration of the Annexation of the Nicoya Party to Costa Rica. The Embassy and Consular Section will open again on Wednesday, during normal hours, from […]
Bancrédito employees feel mocked by the government
In the Commission for Control of Income and Public Expenditure, the secretary of the Union of Employees of Bancrédito raised the voice and accused the government of ignoring them and leaving them adrift after the closure of the bank. Julio Baltodano faced the Minister of the Presidency, Sergio Alfaro and the Minister of Finance, Helio […]
Two dead in riot during opposition strike in Venezuela
Two people were shot dead and three others were injured during a protest outside Caracas, as part of a strike called by the Venezuelan opposition against President Nicolás Maduro and his Constituent Assembly. The Prosecutor’s Office stated that Ronney Tejera was participating in a demonstration in Los Teques sector when he was injured by a […]
Four-degree tremor shook the country again
A strong earthquake shook the country again on Thursday night at 7:32 p.m. The tremor was four degrees, 11 kilometers north of San Pedro de Poás, according to the OVSICORI-UNA. The first one was minutes before 6 p.m. in Zarcero and it had a magnitude of 4,2 degrees. crhoy.com
No material damage reported after earthquakes
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) reported that last night’s seismicity in the area of the Poas volcano did not result in incidents. So far no emergency or material damage has been reported via 9-1-1. However, the ranger house was evacuated as a preventive measure, because it is located in the area of the epicenters,” said […]
Woman with international arrest warrant for scam was finally arrested
A woman named Quintero and American nationality was arrested on Thursday afternoon by officers of the Escazú Public Force. After being investigated in a vehicular control checkpoint, it was verified that she carried an American passport without entrances or exits to the country. The arrest was near El Basurero Street, on the border with Alajuelita. […]