The authorities found the body of the woman who was missing after an incident on a boat in La Pavona ranch sector, in Tortuguero. At the moment the identity of the deceased is unknown, however they believe it is a young woman of about 25 years old. At about 11:00 am this Sunday a tree […]
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OIJ agent died in accident during persecution
An agent of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) died in a traffic accident on Sunday when they were chasing a suspect in Paso Canoas. His partner remains in a delicate condition at Ciudad Neily Hospital. The entity confirmed the death of the man surnamed Quintero who is an agent in the area. It is presumed […]
Firefighters got hit by a car while catching a crocodile
The residents of Jacó were surprised by the presence of a crocodile of about a meter long. According to the information provided by the Fire Department, the animal arrived near Apartotel Gaviotas. Upon arrival, Unit M 94 from Garabito managed to catch the animal, which caused nothing but nervousness in some people. But while the […]
November 19th is proposed as Entrepreneur Women’s Day
A bill presented to the Congress seeks to declare November 19th as the “Day of Entrepreneurship of Costa Rican Women.” The initiative is promoted by Karla Prendas, head of the National Liberation Party (PLN). It was also signed by legislators Nidia Jiménez and Emilia Molina, from the Citizen Action Party (PAC), Natalia Díaz, from the […]
President did not find support from legislators for Bancrédito transformation
The Presidential House is trying to have a successful transformation of Bancredito into a development bank. However, so far all attempts have failed. Last Monday President Luis Guillermo Solís met with three legislators from Cartago to present the project and ask for their support; but he did not get it. Although the invitation was for […]
Prosecutor was shot six times in front of his home
Hans Marvin De La O Solís, public prosecutor murdered on Wednesday night, received six shots in front of his house in Fallas Street de Desamparados. According to the official version, De La O left his office in Heredia at around 11:00 p.m. Some 50 minutes later he was preparing to enter his house, when he […]