A strong earthquake was registered on Sunday night, reported in most of the country. According to the National Seismological Network, the epicenter was located in Puntarenas, 5.4 kilometers east of Arancibia. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.4. Several reports indicate that it was perceived in the Nicoya Peninsula and Guanacaste, although it was […]
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Dry season consolidates in the Central Valley
The dry season began to consolidate in the Central Valley, the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) confirmed on Sunday. The dry season has already begun to settle. That does not mean that there won’t be any more rain when we have a phenomenon,” said Juan Diego Naranjo, of the IMN. According to the seasonal climate forecast […]
“Real” taxi drivers announce new protest
The “real” taxi drivers (those who drive their own taxi) will take the streets next Tuesday, November 26th, in a new protest against the government’s neglect and call for their legality to be respected. The call is made by the CI Taxis Alliance, a taxi drivers organization promoted by Ricardo Venegas and Javier Cortés. Although […]
University students on blockades: “It is a direct message to the Assembly”
A group of students from the National University (UNA) grouped under the October 17th Assembly movement, ensures that the mobilization and blockades initiated since Wednesday correspond to a “direct message” for the Legislative Assembly. Taking into account that on Thursday, November 21st, the vote would be taking place in the Legislative Assembly in the second […]
Comptroller describes the PANI as “inoperative”
The Comptroller General of the Republic, Marta Acosta, described the National Children’s Board (PANI) as “inoperative” and stressed that this situation dates back several years. This Thursday, before the Legislative Commission of Income and Public Expenditure, Acosta presented an audit report in which they found that despite receiving more and more resources, the PANI fails […]
Prosecutor investigates Celso Gamboa for reckless driving
Turrialba Prosecutor’s Office opened a criminal case against former magistrate Celso Gamboa Sánchez, who appears as a suspect in the crime of reckless driving. Gamboa was arrested on Wednesday night by Public Force officers in the Pavones sector of Turrialba, after they received a 9-1-1 call indicating that a person was driving a car under […]