The Union from the Ministry of Labor accused the alleged intention of closing 11 offices, located in marginal areas of the country. Franklin Benavides, Secretary General of the Association of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (AFUMITRA) said that the closure endangers inspection and reconciliation offered by the institution in Nandayure, Nicoya, Upala, La […]
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Costa Rica has seized more than 23 tons of cocaine in 2016
On Wednesday, the Police seized 300 kilos of cocaine in a town west of the capital, and arrested four suspects of Costa Rican nationality. The police of Costa Rica have seized more than 23 tons of cocaine so far this year, representing an increase of 35% over 2015, according to data released this week by […]
La Platina is open, but more closures will come
After 24 hours of continuous work, La Platina Bridge in Alajuela-San José direction was reopened this morning. The flow of traffic was suspended on that stretch due to the placement of a truss that will make up the new structure with 3 lanes in each direction. This was the longest closure since the work was […]
Turrialba Volcano is constantly active
The latest report from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica National University (OVSICORI-UNA) indicates that during the last 24 hours the volcano’s activity remains constant. The colossus maintains a continuous tremor of low amplitude, associated with eruptive activity. On Wednesday morning it was possible to see the composite gas, aerosols and ash plume […]
Fishermen claim that shrimp farmers leave them without recourses
The presence of shrimp boats in Bahia Santa Elena, Guanacaste, is a new chapter of disagreements between artisanal fishermen and the Executive. The complaint raised by fishermen -supported by NGOs and biologists- noted that shrimp farmers are covering many resources, leaving them with nothing. Maike Heidemeyer, a marine biologist in the area, said that marine […]
People who abandon their elderly parents will have to pay a pension
Thirty people were forced to pay a monthly alimony for their elderly parents during 2016. The benefit was obtained by the elderly after filing a lawsuit with the advice of the National Council of the Elderly Person (CONAPAM) and the help of the legal offices of the University of Costa Rica. In 3 cases, people […]