Tinaegeria carlosalvaradoi and Percnarcha claudiadoblesae are the names of two new species of nocturnal butterflies discovered by Costa Rican and American scientists. Using “barcoding” techniques (DNA reading), two new species of nocturnal butterflies were discovered and named in honor of the President of the Republic, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, and the First Lady, Claudia Dobles Camargo, […]
First animal abuse trial in the country to be held next Monday
A woman will face a trial as a defendant, after she tied her dog with a shoelace and caused a round neck wound. The Prosecutor’s Office investigated and accused a woman named González, who is suspected of committing an alleged crime of animal abuse to the detriment of a dog. The Prosecutor also said that […]
Costa Rica banned imports and use of styrofoams
On Monday, President Carlos Alvarado signed the law that will ban the import and use of styrofoams in Costa Rica. The legislators approved this law on second reading on June 13th. The law, which will come into force within 24 months, makes an amendment to the legislation on Integral Waste Management. It decrees the prohibition […]
MOPT will invest $ 1.5 million in solar panels for 132 traffic light systems
The 132 traffic light systems that operate in Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago will soon operate with solar energy. The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) announced that it is the fifth stage of a plan involving 132 intersections. There are some devices with solar panels already working in San José. The $ 1.5 million […]
Government issues decrees to protect the Oceans
This Saturday, as part of the celebration of World Oceans Day, the Executive Branch signed two decrees seeking the protection of the marine territory. The signing was carried out on the beaches of the Playa Hermosa- Punta Mala National Wildlife Refuge by the president, Carlos Alvarado and the Environment Minister, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez. The first […]
Authorities rescued a small sea lion in Las Baulas Marine Park
Officials of the Las Baulas National Marine Park, together with local collaborators, rescued a sea lion within the park’s boundaries in the vicinity of Puntarenas on Sunday afternoon, reported the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC). Given its health conditions, we proceeded to capture it and coordinate with the authorities for his transfer and medical […]