Representatives of the country’s banking sector recently approved the reform of the Law on Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Drugs of Unauthorized Use, Related Activities, Legitimization of Capital and Financing of Terrorism. For the Costa Rican Banking Association (ABC), the approval of the Legislative Assembly is a great achievement for the country and an important step […]
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Figuera: “be strong, Venezuela! Thanks, Costa Rica!”
With a great and moving speech, legislator of the Venezuelan National Assembly Dinorah Figuera shouted “be strong, Venezuela!” And “thanks, Costa Rica!” in front of the dozens of compatriots who were at the National Park. Figuera stated that they, as legislators and fighters of democracy, respect the actions that each country has developed to support […]
The pros and cons of living in a country with volcanoes
In Costa Rica there are at least 290 volcanoes. Some extinct, others “asleep” and only five active: Arenal, Poás, Rincón de la Vieja, Turrialba and Irazú. Volcanoes are the key that opens doors to attractive tourist projects. But let’s not forgot that in many cases the consequences of their activities were dire, with dead and […]
Authorities seized illegal driftnets in the Costa Rican North-Pacific region
Authorities seized illegal driftnets in the Costa Rican North Pacific region. the Coast Guard Station, located in Puerto Coyote, Nandayure, seized illegal trans-shipments and thus contributed to the marine protection, Security Minister Gustavo Mata said through Twitter. The site seized prohibited fishing tackle in the Northern Zone, as well as a vessel, which did not […]
New flights create job opportunities
Avianca announced the opening of new direct flights to Mexico City and San Pedro Sula from June 1st. The accelerated growth of the airline in the country and the high demand for flights has allowed the creation of new jobs for Costa Ricans. Only last year the figure exceeded 250 new positions and so far […]
Two men were shot inside a bar in Cariari
The victims of Cariari shooting received a series of shots that were directed towards their heads. According to the report of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), the victims were identified as two men surnamed Fernández, 32, and Araya, 39. Both died inside a bar in Cariari, Pococí. In the scene, another subject surnamed Chaves was […]