The Costa Rican police would begin to apply the polygraph test for identifying officers that might be involved in criminal activities. The proposal to use the polygraph to control its police officers it has been under consideration for many years. However, it emerged again this week when nine policemen were arrested for allegedly belonging to […]
A Colombian allegedlly headed the gang formed by 9 policemen
A Colombian citizen identified as Castro Paz allegedly headed the criminal gang composed by nine policemen, according to the judicial investigation police (OIJ for its acronym in Spanish). The alleged ringleader has not yet been arrested and authorities remain alert at borders to prevent him escaping the country. The fugitive has a criminal record for […]
Subcontrated workers fear Walmart would lay off 5,000 people
A group of subcontracted workers at Walmart protested on Friday afternoon in front of the Ministry of Labour to demand that the institution intercede to stop the alleged dismissal of 5,000 workers. Walmart recently announced that it will create 1,500 contract positions,in which is included switching current subcontracted positions to contracts. Rodrigo Navarro, one of […]
Social Security: all regional hospitals to offer CT scan
The Costa Rican Department of Social Security (CCSS) approved the purchase of two CT scan machines for the hospitals Erique Baltodano in Liberia and San Rafael in Aljauela. The investment amounted to $ 1.3 million. The acquisition of these equipments is part of a plan for the expansion and replacement of older machines, explained the […]
In a month, the police will confirm remains are from Cody Roman Dial
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) announced that within a month will have ready a study to confirm the bones found in the Corcovado National Park belong to the missing young American Cody Roman Dial. Anthropological and forensic evidence will clarify the causes of death of the young man, said Walter Espinoza, director of the OIJ. […]
Fresh produce must point out country of origin
Avocados and other agricultural products sold unpacked should indicate in which country they were produced , according to the Promotion and Consumer Protection Act 9,098 . However, the president of the Consumers Association of Costa Rica, Erick Ulate, said that most of the commercial establishments don’t comply with the norm. Ulate called the agencies responsible […]