In a road control check point near La Amistad Bridge, that links Cañas and Nicoya, officers of the security forces captured 2 Panamanians, named Finn and Stuart, carrying packages of compressed marijuana. It was further confirmed that Stuart has a history of aggravated robbery. Both men were taken to the Prosecutor’s Office of Nicoya in […]
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Government denies negotiations for more Chinese aircrafts
The possibility that the Government buys more Chinese aircraft was emphatically ruled out and it was even taken with surprise by President Luis Guillermo Solís, who said the country “cannot afford it”. At this time, … All the renovated equipment for the Air Surveillance Service of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) in the coming […]
Crocodile that attacked tourist was captured and relocated
The crocodile behind the attack suffered by an American tourist on July 22nd in Tamarindo beach was captured and relocated on October 16th. According to an official statement from the Association of Integral Development of Tamarindo, they were able to catch it with the collaboration of officials from Las Baulas National Marine Park. The crocodile […]
Paracito’s new bridge opened gradually
Neighbors near the new Paracito’s bridge in Moravia received good news. The National Highway Council (CONAVI) reported that a lane structure will remain open all day and night, until further notice. The opening of this route has allowed residents of the area to move faster towards their homes or workplaces way. It is important to […]
Car hits train in Cartago
On Monday afternoon there was another collision between a vehicle and the train in Cartago. The accident occurred in Ochomogo, at the junction of Angelina. The Fire Brigade reported that there was only one injured person. After the vehicle was removed, the train continued its regular service. crhoy.com
Union will demonstrate to defend PANI’s budget
From 2:00 p.m. there will be a demonstration towards the Legislature to request the non-reduction of next year’s budget for the National Children’s Trust (PANI). In a press release, Carlos Cabezas, from the Union of National Children’s Trust (SEPI), states that the demonstration will leave the Cultural Center of the Rights of the Child towards […]