Nicolás Maduro announced on Tuesday the expulsion of the most important representative of the United States in Venezuela, after repudiating the economic sanctions imposed by Washington in retaliation for his re-election. I have declared charge d’affaires of the United States (Tod Robinson) persona non-grata, and I announce his removal in 48 hours,” said Maduro in […]
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New Director of Immigration and Immigration appointed
The Minister of the Interior and Police, Michael Soto, appointed the new director of Migration and Immigration: Raquel Vargas Jaubert, 34, who is a lawyer graduated from the University of Costa Rica (UCR). For 10 years she has been working in Migration and Immigration, she has worked as a legal advisor in the General Directorate […]
MOPT officials found huge snake when doing cleaning in Ciudad Quesada
A more-than-three-meter long serpent was found by MOPT officials when they were cleaning. The discovery occurred on the bridge next to the Delta Bomb of Ciudad Quesada, at 8:00 on Monday morning. The workers rescued her, put her in a bag and then took her to a shelter located in La Marina sector,” said Esteban […]
Legislator from National Restoration waives his immunity
National Restoration legislator Giovanni Gómez decided to present the waiver of his immunity after being questioned for allegedly trying to evade a trial against illegal logging. The legislator informed of his decision this Monday, after a long meeting with his colleagues. According to Gómez, he does it to clarify this and end the judicial process […]
Assault behind Italian crime: gang would be linked with more cases
The first reports of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) suggest that an assault would be the main cause behind the death of Italian businessman, Stefano Calandrelli. The OIJ links the case to a gang that would be linked with more assaults and kidnappings in the country during the last months. A woman named Smith is […]
Presidents condemn electoral fraud in Venezuela
More than 20 former presidents of several countries -Costa Rica among them- condemned the electoral fraud in Venezuela this Sunday, when Nicolás Maduro was re-elected president of that country with more than 67% of the votes. Through a document, the former Heads of State and Government of the declarations of the Democratic Initiative of Spain […]