Patricia Segovia, one of the complainants against an open-air clandestine dump, located in Santa Ana, confirmed to CRHoy.com that the complaint process for contamination was reported since 2015 before the different authorities and, on the World Environment Day, the complaint escalated before the Ombudsman. As observed in the video recorded by the neighbors, with the […]
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Assembly authorized and financed lunch with religious leader accused of abuses against minors
The Legislative Assembly authorized and financed a lunch with the religious leader Naasón Joaquín Flores, leader of the Church La Luz del Mundo and self-proclaimed apostle of Jesus Christ, on January 17th, 2018. The minutes of the Assembly state that Gerardo Vargas Rojas, head of fraction of the PUSC, requested to receive the leader in […]
Traders lament 4% increase in rice price
The Chamber of Commerce regretted the increase of 4% in the price of rice to producers, which will is in effect from Wednesday, as its members hink the increase will hit families with lower incomes. Now the sack of this grain will cost ¢ 22 thousand. We regret that the Government has not taken advantage […]
There are four confirmed cases of malaria in Limón
The Ministry of Health confirmed four cases of malaria in the country, specifically in Pacuare and Villa del Mar, both located in Limón, confirmed the director of Health Surveillance, Rodrigo Marín. Marín, through a press release, indicated that the four cases are related to two Costa Ricans who came from a South American country where […]
Dollar price increased ¢5 in Monex
Since last Friday, the price of the dollar has risen ¢5 in the wholesale market Monex, going from ¢588 to ¢593 on Wednesday. The increase is already seen in financial institutions, where it is close to ¢600; with an increase of almost ¢ 2since Monday. However, this movement would be an isolated event and the […]
Embassy of the United States offers several jobs
If you are looking for a job, pay attention: The Embassy of the United States in Costa Rica has open vacancies and different job opportunities. There are four areas that require different professional profiles. For each of them, knowledge in the English language is required. Those interested in applying for the positions, should fill out […]