On September 30th, Nueva Constitución CR political party achieved it: the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) accepted the request to call a referendum to determine whether a new Constitution is necessary in Costa Rica or not. One of the promoters of this initiative, Alex Solís, described the proposal as necessary, and he assures that this is […]
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Colombia said No
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos delivered a messagge to Colombian population: he accepted the results of a referendum on the peace deal between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). People said No. I summoned you to decide whether or not to support the deal that would end the conflict with the […]
The Supreme Electoral Court goes pink for a good cause
For second consecutive year, the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) will join the global campaign “Pink City” and it will illuminate its facade and the Electoral Freedom Square in San José with pink color. With this initiative, the TSE aims to sensitize users and officials about the importance of the fight against cancer and its early […]
Packages of cocaine were found at the beach
Public Force officers seized a shipment of cocaine that was lying on a beach in Puerto Jiménez in Golfito. A villager alerted about several suspicious packages that were on the beach, and after an inspection, it was determined that the cocaine packs were washed up on the beach, as explained by the Press Office of […]
Peace deal in Colombia could negatively affect the region
The whole world celebrates the peace deal signed by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). However, this could cause a significant arms trafficking, cocaine and even illicit capital increase in Central America. Costa Rica is not exception and it would be harmed. The outlook for the country and […]
8 people were arrested in a police operation
Thanks to 38 report calls, the Narcotics Control Police (PCD) from the Public Security Ministry, dismantled two drugs-trafficking groups that were operating in San Ignacio de Acosta. As a result, 8 suspects were arrested and some drugs, money, weapons and ammunition were confiscated. In addition, 5 properties were raided, one of them, was used to […]