Some 20 sites in different provinces are under alert because of the ‘strong rainy activity’ forecast by the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). In a report released at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, the institute said that the influence of the tropical depression in the Caribbean Sea could increase from Wednesday night to Thursday morning. The projection […]
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New US ambassador took office on Wednesday
Sharon Day presented her credentials as US Ambassador to Costa Rica on Wednesday morning and officially began her duties in the country. During an activity at the Foreign Ministry, Day met with President Luis Guillermo Solís and Foreign Minister Manuel González at the official ceremony to be officially accredited as a diplomat in the country. […]
The explanation to the clouds that astonished Cartago
Some say it is a gift from God, others think it is a divine sign from the book of Revelation, but beyond the motive, many were surprised by the clouds soaring over Cartago on Tuesday morning. Eladio Solano, an expert at the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) explained that these types of clouds are called lenticular, […]
Administration of the BCR ignored questioning of the executives on cementazo
Since 2015, several directors of the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) have questioned the company Sinocem Costa Rica, SA as well as the loans approved by the Bank’s Credit Committee in favor of the company of Juan Carlos Bolaños Rojas. Despite the concerns of the majority of Board members, Mario Barrenechea, now suspended manager, insisted, […]
Warning over increase in flow of Grande de Tárcoles River
The Municipal Commission of Emergencies of Garabito made a call to the villagers to be alert, due to the increase in the flow of the Grande de Tárcoles River. According to the committee, the levels are higher than normal, so they remain vigilant. In this situation, the villagers are asked to follow these recommendations: -For […]
Low pressure system will bring heavy rains to the country
A low pressure system will bring heavy rains to the country, starting on Wednesday, and according to National Meteorological Institute (IMN) estimates, the conditions will be present until Friday. Amounts varying from 60 to 120 mm are anticipated in periods of six hours in the Pacific slope, Central Valley and North Zone. The coastal region […]