The fourth analysis of food samples conducted in Zapote reveals that, in most cases, it is safe to eat in the food stands located in the fair. Every day samples are taken and carried to the laboratory to check that they are food in good condition for consumption. We have tested 270 food samples. Out […]
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Coast Guard intercepts boat with 756 kilos of cocaine
The Coast Guard confiscated 756 kilos of cocaine in was made in Punta Burica, near Panama. The drug was traveling in a boat with no flag and 3 foreign subjects on board. The detainees were identified with the surnames Perea and Torres, both Colombian nationals, while the captain of the boat is an Ecuadorian citizen […]
2017 has come, but what happened to 2016 goals?
If 2016 was not a good year, do not worry: on Sunday, a new year arrived and with it, there are 365 opportunities to meet its new goals. Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking or starting a career: the most important thing is to be clear about your goals for this 2017. But … what […]
2016 was a year full of tragic events
2016 concluded last Saturday, however, over the last 12 months, unfortunate events claimed Costa Ricans’ lives: these events filled with mourning the entire country. Some of the most outstanding were: Hurricane Otto For the first time in history, according to existing records, a hurricane hit Costa Rican on November 24th. The final balance was the […]
Man tried to run over police officer to flee with smuggling of liquor
A man named Rodriguez, who was traveling with about 1,700 units of liquor illegally brought into the country, was arrested by the security forces. The incident occurred on Saturday morning in Limoncito of Coto Brus, during a roadblock performed by the security forces in the border with Panama. Rodríguez not only disrespected the stop sign […]
Poverty rates were reduced in the last 7 years!
In October, authorities announced the results of the National Household Survey, conducted by the Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). It emphasized that poverty was reduced by 1.8% compared to 2014. The Government was proud of these numbers because that social index dropped for the first time in 7 years. This situation can be considered […]