During the inspection conducted in the apartment where a young Colombian was found dead, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) found no weapon to indicate that he attempted to take his life. The 18-year-old victim, surnamed Rodríguez, was found in the armchair of his rented apartment in San Rafael de Escazú. He had a gunshot wound […]
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A Haitian migrant died in Mexico Hospital
An irregular, 38-year-old migrant died in Mexico Hospital due to cervical cancer’s complications, a disease that was in advanced stage. The Office of Migration and Nationality reported that the woman died on November 10th. The victim was identified as Christana Saint Firme. She was receiving the treatment and palliative care that she required. So far, […]
You can share your Supermoon pics with CRHoy!
Last night you were able to see the Supermoon and now you can share your photos on CRHoy.com. You can send your pictures through redaccion@crhoy.com and the newspaper will post them at night. A supermoon is the coincidence of a Full moon or a New moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the […]
Three houses went up in flames in Heredia
Last night, flames consumed three houses in Bajo de Los Molinos, in San Rafael de Heredia. According to the Fire Department, 100-square-meter structures were affected and 2 extinguishing units were assisting the emergency. The fire occurred in front of the local sport square, in San Josecito. No one was affected by the smoke or flames. […]
San José tram could be a reality thanks to ICE support!
President of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute Carlos Obregón confirmed that the institution appreciates the opportunity to join the project that aims to make San José tram a reality. The official stated that the tram is a very important work for the country and that the ICE could provide an important support in the project. […]
Trump: “we are taking illegal inmigrants out and we will respect the Second Amendment”
On November 13th, Donald Trump tried to send a reassuring message to the United States in his first interview as president-elect, but he reaffirmed that he is not willing to negotiate some things from his campaign, such as as his position regarding illegal immigrants. In a long interview with CBS, Trump stated that the thousands […]