Four armed men wearing balaclavas assaulted a home on Monday evening in San Rafael de Escazú, according to the Judicial Investigation. The assailants entered through a garage door and took the occupants by surprise, forcing them to open a safe. Losses included 3,000 Euros ($4,081), a 9mm handgun, $800 in U.S. currency and a bracelet […]
Scorpions and jellyfish lurking on hot days
The national poison control center warns that on hot days, there is an increase in the number of scorpion stings, and injuries from stingrays and jellyfish. Scorpions are often found in cellars, cabins and beach hotels built with wood. Young children and those with allergies are especially vulnerable. The telephone number for the center is […]
Abortion and religion dominate first debate
Liberal and conservative positions on abortion and religion fired the first of two debates between presidential candidates, organized by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). Among the agendas discussed were to ignore international debt, make abortion legal, permit gay marriage, withdrawing from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and contracting private services for the national healthcare system. Another […]
Fired gardener trashes facility and assaults patients
According to reports from judicial authorities a fired employee returned to his former place of work, a geriatric center in Rohrmoser, assaulting 16 patients and destroying electronic equipment. The 22 year old gardener launched his attack at 5am on Sunday. Witnesses say the man also tried to steal money and cell phones, but was unsuccessful […]
Costa Rica to import bovine semen and embryos from Brazil
Costa Rica struck a deal with Brazilian authorities to import bovine semen and embryos, with the goal of improving the quality of local cattle. Brazil has the largest cattle herd in the world, and has a large market share in the export of meat and milk. The deal was brokered by the Ministry of Agriculture […]
INS closes Jade Museum to start relocation to new facility
The Jade Museum, located in the main building of the national insurance institute is now closed as curators work to relocate exhibit. The new museum is expected to open in April, and is located on the west side of the Plaza de la Democracia. The new building, designed by architect Diego van der Laat comes […]