President Luis Guillermo Solís shared a video showing Kivú the lion exploring its new home located at Zoo Ave. A week has passed since it was transferred to the center, after authorities of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) determined that the 18-year-old animal needed better living conditions. Kivú is the banner of the […]
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Do not get confused! December 26th and January 2nd are not holidays in Costa Rica
A lot of Costa Ricans got confused yesterday December 12th after news of the Panamanian media La Prensa became viral and caused many to celebrate that the next 26th of December and January 2nd would be holidays. That decision has no impact on Costa Rica. It’s exclusive to the Government of Panama. However, in social […]
Remember! December 25th and January 1st are mandatory, paid holidays
If you are one of the people who should work on December 25th and January 1st, the following information interests you. The Ministry of Labor and Social Security reported that December 25th and January 1st are mandatory, paid holidays, in accordance with article 148 of the Labor Code. This year, these dates coincide with Sunday […]
According to an official statement, Trump and his vice president made contact with Solís
US President-elect Donald Trump and his vice-president Mike Pence have made contact with several presidents, including president Luis Guillermo Solís. The information was confirmed in an official statement released by Trump Transition Team’s official website. The document, signed in New York, states that Trump and Pence have spoken to other world leaders who have offered […]
United Kingdom wants to strengthen relations with Central America after Brexit
During a tour in the region, British Foreign Minister Joyce Anelay declared in Guatemala that her country wants to strengthen relations with Central America and Mexico after the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. The diplomat stated that her country is committed to keep working with its international partners. She stressed that London […]
An alleged drug dealer was captured in Belgrano
Officials from the Public Force surprised an alleged street drug dealer in Belgrano, Hatillo, central canton of San José. The man is surnamed Dávila and he is Nicaraguan. He had a load of crack prepared in doses for its illegal distribution. The subject carried 103 doses of crack and 31,000 colones in coins and bills […]