Security Minister Gustavo Mata declared in a conference that Costa Rica had never had so many resources to fight drug trafficking. He also announced that intelligence reports show an increase in the movement of drugs across the country, but the Public Force has been equipped as never before to attack drug gangs. Mata said that […]
A blue whale skeleton will be exhibited in Guanacaste
Last week the first stranding of a blue whale was reported in Costa Rica. It was a young 20-meter-long female that arrived in the coast of Santa Rosa National Park. The case was managed by Keto Foundation and veterinarians from the National Animal Health Service (SENASA). “We found the animal in an advanced state of […]
You’ll be fined if you refuse to undergo the breathalyzer
The Legislative Assembly approved in first reading a 306,000-colon fine and the loss of 6 points on the license to drivers who refuse to undergo the breathalyzer. The initiative is included in a set of amendments to the Law on Land Roads Traffic and Road Safety, which were approved with 37 votes in favor and […]
Cyclists will peacefully demonstrate on February 5th
On January 29th, 3 cyclists were hit by a car and died at the place. In addition, a fourth person remains hospitalized at Calderón Guardia Hospital. The unfortunate event happened in front of Walmart supermarket in Curridabat and it affected everyone. That’s way, cyclists from various groups organized a Ride to honor the victims. It […]
A bill aims to protect cyclists in Costa Rica
Legislator José Ramírez, from Frente Amplio, urged the early adoption of a bill that aims to strengthen the safety of cyclists in the country. The legislator also asked the Executive Power to convene the extraordinary sessions of Congress to read the Promotion of Safety and Cycling Mobility Law, since three cyclists died on January 29th […]
The suspect of running over 4 cyclists was released
A 32-year-old man surnamed Mora Monge, suspected of running over four cyclists, killing three of them and fled the scene, was released. The Criminal Court of the Second Judicial Circuit decided so on January 30th after imposing precautionary measures as an impediment to exit, signing every 15 days and not driving, as well as handing […]