The basic passive rate (TBP) reached 4.8%, the highest level recorded in the year according to data provided by the Central Bank on its Internet site. The indicator had not reach this figure since September 2016. From January to date, the rate has increased by 35 basis points. The increase this week is due to […]
Irazú Volcano experienced 30 earthquakes in a single morning
The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica of the National University (OVSICORI-UNA), reported that until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 30 earthquakes were located in the vicinity of Irazú Volcano. According to the volcanologists, seismicity is associated with a local fault that recurrently registers seismic activity. They also indicated that with the passage of time, […]
Americans targeted one thousand elderly CR for millionaire scam
Through a call center, six subjects tricked one thousand elderly people telling them they could win the prize of a national lottery. In total, the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) arrested five Americans who lived in the country and conducted the fraud. According to Wálter Espinoza, director of the OIJ, the scam is close to $ […]
Poás and Turrialba volcanoes remain active
The National University’s Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI-UNA) reports significant low-amplitude tremor activity in the Poás and Turrialba volcanoes during the last 24 hours. According to their report, Poás Volcano shows low amplitude tremors with a series of low-amplitude LP-volcano-tectonic earthquakes. It also reports strong continuous degassing with a column of water vapor, magma gases […]
Venezuelan prosecutor files appeal to cancel Maduro’s Constituent Assembly
Venezuelan Attorney General Luisa Ortega said on Thursday that she has filed a motion of nullity against the Constituent Assembly convened by President Nicolás Maduro, on the grounds of violation of democracy and popular sovereignty. I am trying to defend the people’s sovereignty, to defend the Constitution, to defend participatory democracy, to defend Venezuelans, because […]
New Executive President of the CCSS defended decision by President Solís
Fernando Llorca, the new executive president of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), referred to his role within the institution as of Thursday. He came to replace María del Rocío Sáenz, who announced her departure after President Luis Guillermo Solís asked her to resign for not following the line of the Executive regarding the […]