An Italian man identified as Pozzoli was arrested at the Juan Santamaría airport when he was discovered carrying 36 ova of cocaine in his stomach. Pozzoli, 48, had a total of 264.6 grams, which he tried to take out of the country. As reported by the Drug Control Police (PCD), he came to Costa Rica […]
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Six tourists were rescued after water accident in Guanacaste
Six tourists were rescued, after suffering a water accident, by officers of the Coastguard of Flamingo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. The accident was recorded on Sunday morning at Zapotal beach in the Sardina l district. Apparently, six residents of the canton of Abangares, were fishing when a strong wave hit them and threw them towards the […]
Nearly 30 institutions have requested strike to be declared illegal
Since Monday, a total of 27 institutions have submitted the request for a declaration of illegality of the strike called by the unions. On Tuesday, the National Insurance Institute (INS), the Legislative Assembly and the Joint Social Assistance Institute (IMAS) were presented new petitions. The INS requested the declaration of illegality before the Court of […]
Legislators suspend Uber legalization projects for 30 days
The legislators from the Economic Affairs Committee suspended the discussions on urban mobility bills that, at the same time, would imply the legalization of Uber, according to one of the liberationist congress members that make up this legislative forum. This suspension would be for 30 days after the request of the Ministry of Public Works […]
Irazú and Turrialba’s mesmerizing power in a single picture
It looks like the backdrop for a movie, but this picture was taken in Costa Rica by photographer Leonel León. It shows the mesmerizing power of the Irazú and Turrialba volcanoes, while the latter erupting. There is not much to say, the landscape is surprising a it blows everyone’s minds. León told CRHoy.com that the […]
A vehicle ran over protesters in Cañas
A vehicle ran over several demonstrators on the bridge over Cañas River. The incident occurred at 11:30 on Tuesday morning and was recorded in a video. The images show a white pick-up truck whose driver ignored the closure of the road and rammed some people. Fortunately, they only suffered minor injuries. Apparently, those affected would […]