On Monday, the presidential candidate of the National Liberation Party (PLN), Antonio Álvarez Desanti, said through a press conference that the metropolitan electric train would be his first project. The liberationist proposal would begin with the development of the plan in its original conception of Paraíso and Ciruelas; in Heredia and Alajuela and, in a […]
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More than a thousand tourists have been victims of assault in recent years
Bruce McCallum just wanted to take a picture of the sunrise in Puerto Viejo de Limón. This Canadian professor never imagined that on March 5th, 2017 he was going to be the victim of an assault that would cost him his life. He was killed for his camera. Offenders from the area – who apparently […]
Strong winds cause damage in 32 areas of the country
In the last two days alone, the Fire Department has dealt with 111 emergencies due to the strong gusts of wind that hit the country. Falling trees and signs, short-circuits, and roofless structures were part of the ravages of the weather conditions during the weekend. The most affected areas are: Limón, Grecia, Alajuela, San Pedro […]
These sectors of San José and Cartago will have no water on Tuesday
The water treatment plant of Tres Ríos will stop working on January 16th, leaving different communities of San José and Cartago without the drinking water service. The suspension of the service responds to the fact that the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) will be carrying out the second part of the pipe […]
CNFL reports 42 breakdowns due to cold front
The National Power and Light Company (CNFL) reported that they are serving a total of 42 breakdowns in the Greater Metropolitan Area as a result of the cold front affecting the country. Luis Fernando Andrés, Head of Distribution of the entity, said they are working on four major breakdowns in Coronado, Rancho Redondo and Santa […]
CNE fund loses millions
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) could be suffering millions of losses due to mismanagement of the National Emergency Fund, concluded the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR). The main source of income of this fund, used to meet the emergencies facing the country, is a 3% tax on the profits or surplus […]