With the endorsement of the Comptroller’s Office of the trust to expand San José-San Ramón highway, the Bank of Costa Rica and authorities from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport can now make this project real. According to minister of Communications Mauricio Herrera, it will start as soon as possible. In addition, he said […]
OIRSA: “beware of the bird flu!”
The International Regional Animal Health Organization (OIRSA) located in San Salvador, El Salvador, has urged poultry farmers and authorities in Central America, Mexico and the Dominican Republic to “strengthen” biosecurity measures to prevent bird flu from affecting other countries. According to the agency, the recommendation comes before “the World Health Organization (WHO) maximum alert” for […]
Costa Rica was part of FESPO International Fair
The organizers of FESPO International Fair, the most important tourist fair in Switzerland, chose Costa Rica as guest country. This was the first time that Costa Rica participated in this international event, which took place from January 26th to January 29th in Zurich, Switzerland. Participating in this fair allows us to position our country in […]
The suspect of committing a multiple attack in Curridabat turned himself in to police authorities
The suspect of committing a multiple attack in which three cyclists died in Curridabat turned himself in to police authorities. The information was confirmed by official Francisco Herrera after finding a Mustang vehicle in Colinas de Montealegre. It was the main suspected car. The suspect is a 32-year-old man surnamed Mora. Apparently, there is another […]
Four cyclists were hit by a car, three of them died
Four cyclists, who were training on the old road to Tres Ríos were victims of an attack: on January 29th, at about 4:27 am, a car traveling along the road hit them and ran. Two of the cyclists died at the site due to the strong impact. A third cyclist was badly wounded and in […]
PROCOMER is analyzing the trade potential of fruits and vegetables
The Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promoter (PROCOMER) is analyzing the foreign trade potential of mangosteen, pitahaya, soursop, passion fruit, cape gooseberry, ipecacuanha, peach-palm and starfruit. According to Marta Esquivel, director of trade intelligence at PROCOMER, consumers are increasingly aware of the importance of having a balanced nutrition and they are incorporating more fresh and organic […]