The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) and the Interpol office in Costa Rica issued a report to try to locate the American child Arden Oliver Fuss, who is 7 years old. The child had been abducted by his own mother, Aledria Lichau, after a hearing held in a family court located in New York on June […]
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Baby deer was rescued from fire in Guanacaste
Officials of the Fire Department rescued a baby white-tailed deer after a fire that occurred at Playa Potrero in Santa Cruz de Guanacaste. Josué Lara, spokesman of the entity, reported that the staff of the Huacas station rescued the animal alive. The authorities coordinated with personnel from the rescue center in the area to take […]
Alert! Forest fires are on the rise
In recent days, there has been a significant increase in forest fires, with Guanacaste being the most affected province. According to the Office of Emergency Dispatch of Firemen, during 2019, 29 forest fires have been dealt with, which have consumed 3,568 hectares in different areas of the country, that is, 17 forest fires and 1,781 […]
Limón experienced the driest quarter since 1947, thanks to El Niño
Costa Rica is under the influence of El Niño since October, and that, without a doubt, keeps the country under a scenario of rain deficit in a large part of the national territory. On Monday the, National Meteorological Institute (IMN) and the National Emergency Commission (CNE) officially reiterated that the country is under the influence […]
Country has tried to mix gasoline with ethanol twice
Costa Rica has tried to sell gasoline mixed with ethanol twice. The first time was during the administration of Rodrigo Carazo, at the end of the 70s, due to the energy crisis at that time. The second was a pilot plan during the administration of Abel Pacheco, in 2006, in the province of Guanacaste. This […]
Tourist who gave measles to children in Cóbano also visited Turrialba
The American tourist who gave measles to four children in Cóbano, also visited Turrialba. This forced the authorities of the Ministry of Health to make a “sweep” to rule out possible new cases. The head of that ministry, Daniel Salas, confirmed that 113 people have been vaccinated in the area of Cóbano, where there is […]