Officers from Public Force of Quepos and Garabito started an operation and it allowed them to stop a criminal gang that apparently robbed commercial premises in Puntarenas. Five people were arrested, including a 61-year-old woman. After receiving a theft alert in a supermarket in Quepos, the police started the operation to find the subjects, based […]
FIA is looking for applicants
The FIA fair, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ), will take place from June 29th to July 9th in downtown San José. The goal of the fair is to promote the growth of domestic cultural enterprises of craftsmanship and design; thanks to the marketing platform of its products. The central themes of […]
Crocodile attack in Jacó
At 5:52 p.m., the Fire Department received a call for a crocodile attack. The event occurred in Jacó, 300 meters north of La Esquina soda. According to the Fire Department, “Garabito station’s unit 46… found a 55-year-old man with injuries to his left leg as a result of a crocodile attack… Red Cross staff took […]
Guns and alcohol seized at border post
Last weekend, the Border Patrol seized a variety of objects, such as guns and alcohol, hidden among onions. The authorities also seized food, electronics, cell phones, and personal items such as sandals, shoes and perfumes. The operations were carried out both on roads and at checkpoints in Guaycará de Golfito, at the road control established […]
Third fire in Puntarenas in less than two months
The Fire Department faced the third forest fire of 2017. The incident occured in the sector of Cabagra in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas. According to the Fire Department, “a group of 15 firefighters walked 5 to 6 hours to access the site where the flames affect about 50 hectares.” A camp was set up at […]
Adventurers wanted by airline
Do you like to travel? What would you say if you were offered 3 months in 3 countries with paid flights, 1,500 euros per month and an adventurer’s kit with a backpack and GoPro camera? This is the proposal by Latam Airlines, which seeks adventurers who want to get to know Latin America. “Vamos Latam” […]