The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) stopped a process to purchase weapons, in the face of possible irregularities. It also filed a criminal complaint. The award was made last September, but the administrative contracting processes were reviewed. According to the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), the executive director of SINAC, Grettel Vega, filed […]
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President of diplomats would go to embassy in the Netherlands
The president of the Costa Rican Association of Career Diplomats (ACDC), Norman Lizano, would be the next Costa Rican ambassador to the Netherlands. Lizano has become Campbell’s ally in the last months, to the point of turning his back on his association. Although the Association of Diplomats has been very consistent with the respect of […]
Influencers will clean beach in Puntarenas
Twelve influencers from all over the world will tour Central America and stop in Costa Rica for a noble cause: cleaning a beach. The event will take place on Wednesday from 9:00 am on Cocal Beach, in Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas. The objective is to collect some of the remaining waste that arrives in the coast […]
1,500 people without power in San José
A trolley caused the cables to fall from the power lines and left houses in the southern part of the capital without power. The event occurred 200 meters north of the Centro Comercial del Sur, at 1:15 on Tuesday afternoon. According to Luis Fernando Andrés Jácome, director of the Energy Distribution Directorate of Compañía Nacional […]
Fuego Volcano erupted again in Guatemala
A new eruption in Fuego Volcano in Guatemala forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 people from nearby communities on Monday, reliving the fear of the colossal fury that left 194 dead and 234 missing people in June. The 3,763-meter high volcano located 35 km southwest of Guatemala City began its fifth eruptive cycle on Sunday […]
Ferry to Paquera will be suspended on Friday
The ferry service to Paquera on the Nicoya Peninsula will be suspended for 10 days due to works to replace the ramp. The maritime trans-shipment service will be canceled from November 22nd to December 2nd. On Tuesday, trips will be suspended at 3:00 pm from Puntarenas and 5:00 pm from Paquera. Those who need to […]