A video published by the Facebook group “Mamíferos Costa Rica” shows the sighting of an exceptional eyra cat in the canton of Acosta. The feline, also known as puma yagoarundi, is a hard-to-see species. Unfortunately, deforestation has reduced the population of these animals in the country. Currently, the species is on the “Less Worrying” Red […]
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Seven shelters will protect scientists in Turrialba Volcano
The constant activity of Turrialba volcano led to the construction of seven shelters to protect scientists in case of an eruption. This construction was possible through the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), which followed a model similar to a bunker built on Irazú Volcano. The protected spaces have steel arch beams, thick corrugated sheet steel […]
Alvarado doesn’t dare recognize Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela
President Carlos Alvarado does not want to rush and recognize Juan Guaidó, president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, as the interim president of that country. This Monday, Alvarado said that this is a subject that the government will have to analyze in light of the upcoming events that occur in the troubled Venezuela. However, […]
Judiciary wants a woman for the Vice President vacancy
On Monday, the Judicial Branch began the process of registration of candidacies for the office of the Vice Presidency of the Supreme Court of Justice. In a press release they indicated that a female magistrate will be appointed to the position, in compliance with the agreement adopted by the highest judicial body, to guarantee gender […]
Ticos arrested for kidnapping lived a luxurious life in Spain
The three Costa Rican people suspected of kidnapping American citizen William Sean Creighton in Curridabat, lived in luxury in Zaragoza, Spain. They tried to hide, but they paid high rents and already planned to acquire a sports vehicle. “They observed a higher standard of living than they had in their country of origin, daily carrying […]
Guatemalans march against end of the UN anti-mafia mission
Thousands of Guatemalans marched this Saturday against the attempt of President Jimmy Morales to end an anti-corruption mission of the UN that asked to investigate him on suspicion of illegal finances in his campaign. “We reject the government of the corrupt” and “We are against impunity” were some of the slogans and banners displayed in […]