A total of 72 families from León XIII citadel in Tibás require your help after Saturday’s raging fire, where they lost everything. What they need most are toiletries such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap and clean, new underwear for children. The municipality reported that it is advisable to take donations to Generación de Pactos Church, […]
Crocodile causes fear in Piuta beach in Limón
Neighbors from Limón reported having seen a crocodile crawling and swimming in Piuta beach on Sunday afternoon. The authorities are conducting search efforts to locate the animal. Rafael Angel Araya, director of the security forces in the province, said the neighbors sent them a picture of the animal, but they have not seen it. Once […]
Legislators observed 1 minute silence for hurricane victims
On Tuesday afternoon, members of the Legislative Assembly observed a minute of silence for the deceased and missing people due to Hurricane Otto last week. Unanimously, the legislators approved two motions to that effect and sent their condolences to the families. In addition, they voted for a proposal to pay tribute to the Red Cross, […]
400 tons of food and water were donated to Upala
The Costa Rican Guides and Scouts Association managed to collect 400 tons of non-perishable food, water and personal hygiene products for those affected by Hurricane Otto in Upala. More than 12 thousand volunteers carried out the campaign “Operation Always Ready” and collected the articles in the seven provinces of the country, which were delivered to […]
Final approval of National Budget for 2017 is causing doubts
The final approval of the national budget for next year is causing doubts amidst uncertainty. The proposal that is on the table is the majority’s affirmative opinion that was automatically approved on Sunday, November 27th, which could not be voted by the breaking of the minimum quorum that occurred that day. The Budget is endorsed […]
Band of car thieves was sentenced to 108 years in jail
A 15-member gang of car thieves was sentenced to a total of 108 years in prison, according to the Criminal Court of Alajuela. The sentences were issued against 13 men and 2 women, who were investigated between 2012 and 2014 for stealing vehicles in different areas of the country. From 9 to 17 years, the […]