The use of ‘camera traps’ to protect endangered felines in Costa Rica, especially those found in Osa Peninsula, was highlighted by the New York Times. These devices are used to control populations and assess the state of the natural systems. In several eco-lodges, close to 80 cameras for this purpose have been placed. During the […]
7 year-old shot himself
On Monday, a 7 year-old boy from San Francisco de Tinoco de Osa, in the South, died after shooting himself in the chest. The child was taken to the local clinic, but unfortunately he didn’t survive. The Costa Rican Red Crossa assited the child. They also confirmed the information, however, the details of how this […]
A new demonstration for animal welfare
In a new attempt to reach a referendum to demand for harsher penalties for animal abuse, activists scheduled a new public demonstration for next August 21st. This was confirmed by Asociación para Bienestar y Amparo Animal (ABBA), which is the responsible for collecting the necessary signatures to promote the referendum to the Tribunal Supremo de […]
Nicaragua shows off its new Russian tanks
On Monday, Nicaragua’s army displayed the new Russian tank T-72B1, on the occasion of the Army’s 37th anniversary, after months of speculation about its acquisition. General Julio Áviles, Army chief, showed the new battle tank during the opening of a naval, air and artillery exhibition that will be open to the public in Managua. The […]
Taxi drivers: “It is a great joy that the meeting has been suspended”
The Unión of Taxistas Costarricenses (UTC) reacted in a positive way after receiving the official suspension of the meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday August 16th, with the chief of the Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP). Roberto Jiménez, ARESEP chief, reported that one of the reasons to defer this issue is that they are waiting […]
ICE announces savings of ¢ 1.090 million by avoiding unnecessary payments
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced they saved ¢ 1,090 million in bonuses, as part of the spending rationalization that has been conducted since 2014. The biggest saving corresponds to the 2014-2015 reduction of payments for overtime by 13% (¢ 958 million). The other element was the elimination of additional payments to travel, availability […]