The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) arrested 18 people linked to an organized criminal gang dedicated to car theft. It operated in 4 provinces: Heredia, San José, Limón and Alajuela. Walter Espinoza, OIJ director, explained that this is one of the most important criminal organizations in the country. He also informed that they were related to […]
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Costa Ricans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction
From July 26th to August 10th, 2016 a coordinated telephone survey was conducted by the Center for Research and Politics Studies, La Universidad weekly newspaper and the School of Political Sciences at the University Of Costa Rica (UCR). 798 people over 18 years old participated. The results are the following: 60.7% of people rated as poor or […]
Ombudsman is investigating the impact of agrochemicals in Costa Rica
The Ombudsman office is conducting an investigation on the impact of agrochemicals used in the country and its possible implications on human health and on the environment. They also want to determine the type of products that enters the country and the rules that regulate them, because in recent years, Costa Rica has occupied a […]
University denies buying and selling diplomas
After the raids conducted in San Francisco de Dos Ríos campus at the Universidad de San José for alleged sales of diplomas, the institution categorically rejected this issue, but on Wednesday the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) declared that the diplomas were sold in 3 to 5 million colones each. Authorities presume that the sold diplomas are master’s degrees […]
Information about cystic fibrosis at La Merced Park
Today is the World Day of Cystic Fibrosis. As a result, an informative fair is going to be held in the west side of La Merced Park. It will take place from 8 am until noon and it is organized by San Juan de Dios Hospital. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects execrine […]
Switzerland, Argentina, Thailand and Holland appointed their new ambassadors to Costa Rica
Switzerland, Argentina, Thailand and Holland appointed their new ambassadors to Costa Rica. President of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís and Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel González received the credentials from each of the new diplomats. Ambassador of Switzerland Mirko Giulietti studied Economics and Social Sciences with a specialty in geography from the University of Geneva. […]