Schloterhaussen Rojas, a former general secretary of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), was sentenced to 12 years in prison for four embezzlement offenses. The former official was accused by the prosecution of removing 3 million colones from confidential expenditures, intended for research conducted by the agency. The offenses allegedly occurred from 2007 to 2008. Schloterhaussen […]

Taxi drivers will keep fighting until there is a resolution on Uber issue. Next Tuesday they are going to meet general regulator Roberto Jiménez. If they don’t come to an agreement, taxi drivers will be back to the streets. Protesters have made threats and “war” warnings, a situation that Minister of Security Gustavo Mata rejected. […]

After a car accident , Diego Chavarría was confined to a wheelchair but 9 years later, his torment has not ended. On Thursday he went to San José 1 st. Circuit Civil Court, to look for help to be compensated for damages caused to him. Due to the accident, Diego lost the ability to walk […]

NASA astronaut Terry W. Virts is amazed by Costa Rican, natural beauty. As a result, he is always publishing images of paradisiacal Costa Rican landscapes on his social networks. Virts, who is also a colonel in the US Air Force, has participated in four space missions in recent years and has more than 3,000 flight […]

On August 20th, Bonuska Fest 2016 will be held. Funds will directly go to Costa Rican Association of Cystic Fibrosis (ACOFIQUI). Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects respiratory and digestive systems. At the moment there is no cure but CF can be controlled with proper treatment. ACOFIQUI is responsible for collaborating with […]

On August 12th International Youth Day is celebrated in order to highlight the contribution and participation of this part of the population in developing countries. It is also a great opportunity to remember some facts that you may not know about Costa Rican youth. -In Costa Rica 11% of young people have tried to commit […]