Nicaragua was experiencing uncertainty on Thursday after the suspension of a national dialogue in search of solutions to the political crisis in the country, while students and residents returned to the streets to demand justice and democratization. The talks between the government and the opposition came to an impasse on Wednesday, after the mediation of […]
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Heavy rains cause several incidents in the country
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) reports several incidents in different sectors of the country as a result of heavy rains on Thursday afternoon. In Alajuela, specifically in Los Chiles and Caño Negro, the CNE had to deal with floods. In Buenos Aires of Puntarenas, the neighbors requested an inspection of the bridge, because they feared […]
Congress approves blocking cellphone signals in prisons
With 50 votes in favor, the Legislative Assembly approved in the first reading a bill to block cellphone signals in prisons, as part of a reform to the General Telecommunications Law that will force telephone operators and telecommunications service providers to block their signals. The text of the proposal indicates that companies must adopt and […]
After multiple gunshot wounds, Italian businessman dies in hospital
An Italian businessman was a victim of a shootout in Los Yoses and died shortly after his admission in the Emergency Room at Calderón Guardia Hospital. According to information from the medical center, the man had ” multiple injuries to the liver, intestines, and suffered a hypovolemic shock, meaning the blood loss was massive.” The […]
CNE reports slopes failure in Coto Brus
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) reported vertical slopes filures in three locations of Coto Brus: Canada, downtown San Vito, and Cueva del Sapo. According to Blas Sánchez, geologist of the Commission, the first aerial inspections were made in the San Vito and Santa Rita areas. What they have seen are very vertical slopes. Around four […]
Murderer sentenced to 51 years in prison for raping and beheading a child
On Thursday afternoon, the Criminal Court of Pococí condemned Jordi Campos Mendoza, also known as “Pirucho”, to 51 years and 6 months in prison for the murder of an eight-year-old child. Campos was found guilty of the crimes of qualified homicide, rape, and desecration of corpses. The Court was made up of Yuliana Vallecillo, Greivin […]