Security forces’ officers found green sea turtle meat in a bar in Limón. The discovery was made on Saturday night in a freezer. According to Ministry of Public Security’s press office, the meat was analyzed by a biologist from the National Coast Guard, who determined that the meat was from that reptile. It is an […]
Employers keep workers contributions
1,392 employers keep 1,009 million colones from their employees contributions. The information was confirmed by Luis Diego Calderón, Director of Collections of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). According to Calderón, during the first six months of 2016, employees filed complaints to the Public Ministry against all employers who withheld workers contributions. In addition, […]
Turrialba volcano erupted twice
On Saturday, Turrialba volcano erupted twice. According to the National University’s Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI), the first eruption occurred at 1:02 am. The eruption column did not exceed 500 meters. At 1:38 am, the second eruption took place. At this time the tremor has decreased as well as the emanations of ashes, published OVSICORI […]
A woman was swindled by a couple!
On Friday, a woman was arrested under suspicion of extorting a 20-year-old lady. Apparently, she was charging her money because of the risks of her fake pregnancy. It all started when the victim knew a man through a social network. Once she felt confident with him, he told her that her pregnant girlfriend had complaint […]
The Red Cross is part of the Romería
Last Saturday, 137 pilgrims required help from the Red Cross. It was informed at 3:30 pm by the institution. 83 people needed medical attention, 8 of them due to physical trauma. Most of the Red Cross’ patients were women (49 cases out of 137) and most of the people were from San José (44 patients). […]
5 establishments were on fire in San José
On Saturday early morning, a fire affected 5 establishments in San José. The incident occurred between 7th Avenue and 2nd Street. It consumed a bakery, a restaurant, 2 bars and a grocery store. After 12 hours, the units were able to control the fire. By 6 o’clock in the afternoon, Steven Pérez, Fire Department’s supervisor, […]