Marco Vinicio Redondo, from the Citizen Action Party (PAC), asked the Public Prosecutor’s Office to open a new investigation into environmental damages in the Virilla River protection area. The legislator denounced actions such as clearing of trees, earth-moving, destruction of an important aquifer recharge area, dumping of polluting waste and diversion of the river’s natural […]
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CRECEX calls to refrain from sending cargoes to Honduras
In the face of unrest in Honduras over alleged electoral fraud in the elections held on November 26th, the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (CRECEX) expressed concern and called on importers and exporters to take a break in sending cargo to this country. For now, we recommend not sending cargo, or move through Honduras until […]
Drone shows demonstration for life and family
On Sunday, thousands of Costa Ricans gathered in the capital to demosntrate in favor of what they believe is life and family. The multitudinous event, organized by the Catholic Church and supported by other religious currents, such as the Christian and evangelical Churches, has as its premise to oppose abortion, as well as gay marriage. […]
Costa Ricans woke up with a 4.8-degree earthquake on Sunday
A strong 4.8-degree earthquake surprised Costa Ricans on Sunday morning. The event occurred at 2:44 a.m. and the epicenter was located 40.7 km southwest of Jacó, according to the report of the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) and also of the National Seismological Network. The quake was felt in several parts of […]
1,400 policemen will watch San José for payment of bonuses
A group of 1400 policemen will watch San José in the face of the Christmas festivities and the payment of bonuses. The security authorities presented on Thursday the so – called “Aguinaldo” operations consisting of a thousand officers of the Public Force and 400 municipal police. Deputy security minister Juan José Andrade asked citizens to […]
Alajuela will be filled with music and Christmas spirit on Saturday
This Saturday the province of Alajuela will be filled with music and Christmas spirit as the Philharmonic Orchestra will delight people with their music starting at 6:30 pm at the Juan Santamaría Park. The province will welcome Christmas with the lighting of the tree and the concert that is expected to be extended for two […]