The windy conditions will continue today, with gusts that could reach up to 80 kilometers per hour. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the winds are favored by the high values of atmospheric pressure over the Caribbean Sea. It is expected that the gusts exceed 50 km/h, especially in the mountainous areas where higher […]
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“Lunadas Sinfónicas” to begin this week
The National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica will offer the inhabitants of five communities of San José, Alajuela, Cartago and Heredia the possibility of listening to music under the stars. “Lunada Sinfónica” is the name of the tour that will begin this on February 9th and that will be offered for free. The ensemble will […]
Prosecutor’s hitmen died fleeing the scene
The murder of prosecutor Hans De la O Solís was a passionate crime, according to the authorities. He was attacked and shot during the early hours of November 23rd, 2017, in his house garage in Fallas de Desamparados Street. The Homicide Section of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) determined that the prosecutor received four bullets […]
Coastguard rescue fishermen drifting in Parrita
Officials of the National Coastguard Service of the Quepos Station rescued three fishermen whose boat was drifting on Wednesday night, due to damage on the ship’s engines. According to the incident reported to the Coast Guard, an artisanal fishing boat named Don Lisímaco was being dragged by marine currents about 12 nautical miles from Parrita, […]
Potato, onion and avocado put pressure on January inflation
Increases of 33% in the price of potatoes, 14% in the price of onions, and 7.8% in the price of avocados were some of the elements that put pressure on the soaring prices this January. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census, during the first month of 2018, university education, tourist […]
Fabricio Alvarado’s Vice President was also elected legislator for San José
Ivonne Acuña is a candidate for the first vice-presidency of the National Restoration party, which seeks to hold the presidential chair with Fabricio Alvarado. But she was also elected as a legislator. Acuña occupied the fourth place for San José and achieved the seat. She is part of the 14 legislators that the party will […]