In 2105, 25% of the 4,000 thousand tons of solid waste produced by the country ended up in rivers and beaches, causing great environmental pollution, according to data from the Ministry of Health. For this reason, several state institutions have made efforts to raise public awareness about the importance of generating a positive footprint in […]
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Power service to be suspended in these areas on Tuesday
The National Force and Light Company (CNFL) reported that on September 17th, it will suspend the power service in Curridabat, Santa Ana, Moravia and Escazú. In Bello Horizonte de Escazú there will be a relocation of posts from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm in the sector that includes the entrance to Bello Horizonte, south to […]
National colors and music filled the streets of San José
A traditional parade began at the end of the civic act of September 15th where the presidents of the three powers of the Republic, ministers and diplomatic representatives of Central American countries participated. A total of 14 bands traveled the streets from Central Avenue to La Merced. Attendees used the opportunity to take pictures with […]
Earthquake shook the Central Valley this Sunday
A 3.1 degree earthquake with an epicenter in Santo Domingo de Heredia shook the country at 5:22 pm yestaerday. According to the Costa Rican Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (Ovsicori), the earthquake had a depth of six kilometers and was located 0.4 kilometers southeast of Santo Domingo de Heredia. Several users of social networks stated they […]
US calls on regional defense treaty after “belligerent” exercises in Venezuela
On Thrusday, The United States called on the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR) before “belligerent” military exercises by the government of Nicolás Maduro on the border with Colombia and after an OAS summoning to its foreign ministers. Recent belligerent movements of deployment on the border with Colombia by the Venezuelan military as well as […]
50 people arrested after national megaoperation
Fiifty people were apprehended after the megaoperation of the Public Force carried out between Wednesday night and Thursday morning throughout the national territory. This was reported by the Press Department of the Ministry of Public Security (MSP). Nearly 30 motorcycles were seized in conjunction with the Traffic Police for different infractions, including six stolen motorcycles, […]