Agents from the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) arrested a 60-year-old man in Dent sector, suspected of being a procurer. Officials started the investigation after receiving confidential information. Authorities were told that the suspect had a house where he allegedly kept women who offered sexual services in exchange for money. Apparently, half of the money collected […]
Water in Cartago is not polluted
An image is circulating in social networks. It states the following: Microbiological agents in the water, such as fecal coliforms, were found in 66 municipal aqueducts of Cartago, Jiménez, La Unión, Oreamuno, Paraíso, Turrialba and the district of Cervantes. To avoid possible stomach diseases, boil the water for consumption or buy bottled water. However, according […]
Mena Izaguirre will spend 6 months in pre-trial detention
A man surnamed Mena Izaguirre will spend the next 6 months in pre-trial detention , as he is the alleged responsible of killing an Asian trader from that area. He is accused of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. The precautionary measure was received by the Criminal Court of the place. Mena is under investigation due […]
Kivú’s health has changed in recent days
In December 2016, authorities from the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) declared that it was an achievement to transfer lion Kivú from Simón Bolívar Park to the ZooAve Animal Rescue Center. However, it has recently informed that Kivú’s health is not good. Through its official Facebook page, the Ministry briefly indicated that the lion’s […]
The Executive proposed a 0.76% salary increase for the first half of the year
The State’s proposal for the salary increase during the first half of the year is 0.76%, which is equivalent to 760 colones per 100,000 colones. Although union representatives were not present, minister of Labor Alfredo Hasbun announced the Government’s proposal for public sector employees. Authorities are also making a proposal to make an adjustment to […]
An establishment will be closed for allegedly offering sex services
The Municipal Police investigated an establishment located on 9th avenue at the center of San José for the alleged offense of procuring. During the police intervention, there were about 20 people in the area, including clients and sex workers. In addition, the owner of the business, a 50-year-old Costa Rican, was arrested. The operation was […]