Neighbors of Manzanillo demanded the Government to remove the fuel from the ship that ran aground on said beach and take quicker actions to avoid environmental damage, which could affect not only this area but also Bocas del Toro in Panama due to the effect of the currents. The Panamanian ship Yicel ran aground on […]
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Fish are dying in Ruins of Cartago
Many people from Cartago were surprised to find dead fish in the pond of the Ruins of Cartago. When asked about this, Rafael Hernández, veterinarian of the Municipality of Cartago, said that an inspection was made in the pond and indicated that this type of fish are very resistant to low temperatures, so it is […]
Traffic regulation in Paseo Colón will begin tomorrow
As part of the preparations for the Festival of Light, platforms will be placed on Paseo Colón from December 14th. According to Juan Rodríguez, deputy head of Police Operations of the Traffic Police, this could bring “traffic problems” on this route. It is advisable to take alternative routes. In addition, during the night of Friday […]
Baby formula contaminated with salmonella cannot be sold in Costa Rica
The brand of dairy products, Lactalis, announced the withdrawal of their baby formula due to contamination with Salmonella. The product is distributed in France and other European countries, as well as places in Latin America, such as Colombia, Haiti and Peru. Jennifer Lee Alvarado, Head of Normalization and Control Unit, of the Direction Regulation of […]
CANATUR asks tour operators to be cautious of strong winds
The National Chamber of Tourism asked the tourism sector operators to take precautions due to the strong gusts of wind and rains in the Caribbean, as a result of the cold front affecting the country. In particular, they asked for caution in areas with vulnerability to landslides and floods and very strong waves due to […]
Inmates and university students come together to create lovely mural
Under the slogan “When we meet, we grow stronger”, a group of inmates, residents of the community of Granadilla de Curridabat and students of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), collectively created a mural. The project called “Urban Canvases” sought to rescue art as a fundamental and revolutionary element that allows transformation, change and integration. […]