On Tuesday morning, the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) arrested several people who would be linked to murder, aggravated robberies, theft and drug sales in La Carpio. The murder would have been committed on December 10th, 2016. The agents raided La Carpio and Tres Ríos sectors, and found members of a gang apparently know as the […]
Impact of climate change on animals is underestimated
Global warming affects nearly half of all terrestrial mammals and endangered a quarter of birds, far more than previously thought, according to a study. Primates and elephants are among the most affected species, mainly because they reproduce slowly and adapt slowly to rapid environmental changes, notes the study published in the journal Nature Climate Change. […]
What is the Tuxtla Summit?
The eyes of 10 countries will be in San José at the end of March, when the sixteenth edition of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Tuxtla Mechanism for Dialogue and Coordination. “Tuxtla Gutiérrez” is the name of a city and a Mexican municipality, which honors General Joaquín Miguel Gutiérrez Canales, […]
228 DUI arrests in January
228 drivers were arrested in January for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT), these people were referred to the Public Ministry. In addition, 21 more drivers were fined for traveling in these conditions. For each alcohol-related death behind the wheel, the Traffic Police managed to […]
Authorities are trying to save Manuel Antonio National Park
A report from Quepos Health Area presented a series of problems that are taking place in Manuel Antonio National Park, which represent a clear health risk for tourists and workers of the center. As consequence, this unit from the Ministry of Health requested the temporary closure of the park due to non-compliance with a series […]
Costa Rican mothers now have better birth experiences
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) aims to improve care during and after childbirth with music, hydration and essences, among other measures. The changes are intended to make both the woman and her family the focus of attention for a more harmonious experience. María del Rocío Sáenz, president of the CCSS, explained that a […]