The intense snowstorm Grayson, which plagues a good part of the United States, caused the cancellation of six flights between Costa Rica and the North American country. The effects of the meteorological conditions and the high traffic of passengers, have made the airport structures of the country struggled. According to the Operations Department of Aeris, […]
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Canadian member of “Ángeles del Infierno” was deported
A Canadian member of the gang “Ángeles del Infierno” (“Hell’s Angels”) tried to enter Costa Rica on January 5th, according to the Directorate General of Migration and Immigration. However, the subject was rejected on the same flight that arrived in the country from Canada, at the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Guanacaste. “Ángeles del Infierno” […]
Man impersonated Red Cross official and collected ¢ 42 thousand in Escazú
A young man surnamed Ramírez Salazar was arrested on Saturday morning for asking for money in the name of the Costa Rican Red Cross, without belonging to the institution. After the intervention of the officers in downtown Escazú, they found ¢ 42,000, which the subject had collected thanks to the fraudulent activity. He went with […]
Airlines will be able to identify human trafficking on flights
In March, the United Nations (UN) will launch a guide that will allow airlines to train their cabin crew on how to identify human trafficking cases on airplanes. Thanks to this document, the personnel will be able to identify traits of people who travel against their will, or are committing a crime linked to trafficking. […]
Children and adults are invited to participate in free cultural workshops
Children, young people, and adults are invited to use these vacations to participate in a series of artistic and cultural workshops organized by the Jade Museum of the National Insurance Institute (INS). These workshops are free and open to the public, so that families enjoy and learn for free. Those interested in participating must send […]
Hooded men assaulted tourists traveling to Tortuguero
German and English tourists had a terrible time on Sunday when they were victims of an assault while traveling on a bus to the Tortuguero National Park. According to the Ministry of Public Security (MSP), the incident was dealt with 11:20 am at a point known as La Platina, on the way to the La […]