Archaeologist Iphigenia Quintanilla, known for her 25-year study of the pre-Columbian spheres, inspected the entire route of the Sardinal aqueduct since July and assured that the trajectory respects the archaeological remains in the area. The specialist did identify a couple of sites with archaeological remains, but these are not in the way of public works. […]
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At least five thousand electrical services are still affected by winds
The National Company of Force and Light (CNFL) indicated that at least five thousand electrical services continue to be affected due to the cold front. The final report on Sunday indicates that 35 thousand clients were affected in six areas: • San Ramón de Tres Ríos • Rancho Redondo • Las Nubes de Coronado • […]
CNE expands yellow alert to more areas of the country
The National Commission of Emergencies (CNE) expanded the yellow alert to several areas of the country due to the influence of the cold front that has generated strong winds and rains. The zones that are now included in the alert are the Central Valley, North Pacific, the central canton of Puntarenas, Montes de Oro and […]
4.1-Degree quake reported in Guanacaste
The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reported an earthquake of 4.1 degrees in the province of Guanacaste on Thyursday. The tremor occurred at 8:56 a.m. and had a depth of 10 km. Authorities report the epicenter in the Pacific Ocean, 48.7 km west of Junquillal, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. At the moment there […]
Mexican gang also hit in Canada: 122 watches were confiscated
After the arrest of four Mexicans, the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) explain the details about the group linked with two robberies in jewelry stores located in Escazú. The events occurred on October 31st at the Eurochronos store in Multiplaza de Escazú and in Tiempo Global, located in Plaza Colonial. Three of the detainees were captured […]
Mexican gang leader returned a month after assaults to take loot
She came to plan the assaults, left a few days before and returned almost a month later to coordinate the extraction of at least 300 watches stolen in two robberies in Escazú. That is the role played by a woman named Montes Ibarra (33), one of the main leaders of an organized gang of Mexicans […]