The security forces seized a weapons from a group in Alajuelita, during a gang showdown. 5 subjects were arrested during the operation. According to Juan José Andrade, director of the Public Force, two AK47, one AR15, two pistols and 3 revolvers were seized. They also found cell phones and bulletproof vests. Detainees are held at […]
Internet for the islands in the Gulf of Nicoya and Matambú
The Superintendency of Telecommunications (SUTEL) opened the competition for a total of 7 projects intended to provide telephony and Internet services to 52 districts in the Central Pacific and Chorotega Region, among which are the islands of the Gulf of Nicoya and the indigenous territory Matambú. In total, SUTEL hopes to invest around $ 37 […]
Bolero rhythm for the elderly
With lots of rhythm, the Orchestra of Lubín Barahona will enliven the free dance that the Municipality of San José (MSJ) organized for all senior citizens on October 28th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Chinatown, in the forecourt of La Soledad church. The idea is to end and celebrate the month of senior […]
Officials charged suspects to help them escape Justice
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) and the Public Ministry arrested a judge named Pérez, 2 paralegals named Mora and a lawyer named Tejada, on the grounds of corruption. According to the OIJ, these 4 people executed corrupt behavior affecting public probity, charging to help suspects in criminal cases. We determined that the judge held meetings […]
Digital and physical certificates have the same validity
Since last week, the website of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal offers the option to request digital certificates for procedures. The service allows the user to request certificates of birth, marital status and death certificates without going to the offices of the Tribunal and with the same validity as the physical document. With the change, the […]
Public force destroys illegal huts from farm in Orotina
On Thursday, authorities destroyed 17 huts that were built illegally on a private land in Esterillos Oeste in Parrita. The land is owned by an American, who asked the security forces to conduct eviction. There are around 17 hut irregularly installed on private property. For this reason an administrative decision was issued and the area […]