An announcement published on the official twitter of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) appeals to the creativity of Costa Ricans. The entity is looking for a name for its new agent in the Canine Unit, a white Swiss Shepherd breed. Thousands of name ideas rained on the comments. crhoy.com
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Venezuela denounces looting and “auction” of ALUNASA
On Wednesday, legislators the Comptroller’s Commission of the National Assembly of Venezuela released findings of alleged acts of corruption of the Nicolás Maduro regime, including the alleged looting of the Venezuelan public capital company Aluminios Nacionales SA (ALUNASA). This company is located in Esparza de Puntarenas, and employs about 267 people, mostly Costa Ricans. According […]
Prosecutor concludes investigation on air tragedy that killed 12
The Deputy Prosecutor’s Office of Nicoya confirmed that the investigation on the air crash that took the lives of 12 people on December 31st, 2017 in an area near the runway located in Corozalito de Nandayure, Guanacaste, has been completed. As confirmed by the entity through an email sent on March 19th, they are currently […]
Two American children tested positive for measles in Costa Rica
The medical examinations conducted to four children from three and 10 years old, confirmed that two of them have the measles virus. They live in Cóbano de Puntarenas and were treated at the local clinic because they had a fever and an outbreak on the skin. They, their parents (missionaries) and other brothers are isolated […]
Priest arrested trying to flee the country after abuse accusations
On Thursday morning, a priest accused of sexual abuse was caught trying to leave the country through the Paso Canoas sector. The presbyter, identified as Jorge Arturo Morales Salazar, allegedly committed the acts against a young man about eight years ago. The victim, identified as Fabián Arguedas, spoke with Semanario Universidad and assured that the […]
Former Drug Police switch sides and got arrested with a gang in Cartago
A former agent of the Drug Control Police (PCD) was arrested on Thursday morning as a member of a drug trafficking gang in Cartago. Authorities arrested four men with surnames Romero Murillo (40), Maroto Granados (27), Maroto Salazar (30) and Ramírez Rojas (40). The latter was a former agent of the PCD, as confirmed by […]