The cameras from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) captured a plume of gas and ash of about 300 meters high, emanating from the Turrialba Volcano in Cartago. Because of this, some communities will be affected by the fall of the material. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) wind is blowing […]
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Oil bill to increase 24.8% in 2017
According to Central Bank estimates, the oil bill paid by the country in 2017 could increase by 24.7% compared to the end of this year. A recent agreement between oil producers and the expectation of higher prices of raw materials makes the authorities of importing countries consider the potential impact they will face in the […]
29 drivers fined for driving on the beach
So far in 2016, the Transit Police has fined 29 drivers for driving a vehicle on a beach in the country. All of them were given a fine of ¢ 51,771.84. Before the arrival of Christmas and the increase in visits to the coastal area, the Traffic Police makes a warning call so that drivers […]
15 Guatuso residents remain in shelter
About 15 people from Barrio El Carmen in Guatuso remain in a shelter enabled by the National Emergency Commission (CNE), due to the rains that hit the area since Wednesday morning. Walter Fonseca, head of operations at CNE, said that the situation is under control. The official added that the family evacuated in Cuatro Bocas […]
Rice grower chained himself in front of the Assembly to protest
In protest against the government, a rice grower from Bagaces chained himself in front of the main entrance of the Legislative Assembly, demanding industries to receive the harvest. Bryan Alpízar said his father is a rice grower and that he had problems delivering the harvest, “just like many other producers nationwide.” Accompanied by his relatives, […]
744 school cafeterias will be open until February 3rd, 2017
744 school cafeterias will remain open and will provide service until February 3rd. The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) declared that the cafeterias will be open from December 19th, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Some of them are located in indigenous populations or areas in poverty. The […]