Ciudad Neily and Golfito will host more than 600 artists. They will participate in the Festival Nacional de las Artes 2016 (FNA16). The festival will take place from August, 5th to August,14th. There are 250 shows planned. The activities in Golfito will be carried out in Pueblo Civil’s park and gym, Casa Roland, Colegio Técnico […]
A leatherback sea turtle was found ready to be butchered
On Tuesday, officers from the National Coast Guard Service found a leatherback sea turtle that was tied up and ready to be butchered. According to the Ministry of Public Security, the officers were patroling several sectors that are used by hunters to kill endangered species, when they found the turtle at about 2:00 a.m. It […]
Fire in Ávila motorcycle store
There was a fire in Ávila motorcycle store located in Palmares. It was confirmed by the Fire Monitoring Department. According to the information, the building of 500 square meters was more affected in the second floor where the fire consumed 300 square meters. Fortunately, the first floor was not affected. The alarm was given at […]
ML withdrew the motions against animal welfare bill
On Monday, Movimiento Libertario (ML) decided to withdraw the four motions filed against the animal welfare bill. This was informed by the party in a press release. However, ML is still against the project, so once it is approved in the first reading, they will send it for an inquiry to the Constitutional Court. According […]
13 people were killed in a prison riot in Guatemala
On Monday, 13 people were killed in a riot at Pavon prison in Fraijanes, Guatemala. Two of the victims were retired Captain Byron Lima and an Argentinian visitor, confirmed the officers. Other victims’ identities are still unknown because the criminals have taken control of the prison and do not allow security forces to enter it. […]
Construction sector shows decline
During the first half of 2016 private constructions have presented a 17.3% fall. It is seen in the non-residential buildings, where constructions had a decrease of 31.1%, whereas residential buildings construction fell to a 6% annual rate. Regarding public construction, the entire sector had a drop of 12.6%, according to the Índice Mensual de Actividad […]