Officers of the National Coast Guard rescued three people who were at sea in Junquillal de Santa Cruz this Sunday. According to the report, the crew were traveling in a panga, however, they had problems and sank. The emergency was dealt by the GC-38-18 patrol car at Flamingo station. The boat was towed to Flamingo […]
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Tool helps farmers cope with climate change
The National Institute of Innovation and Transfer in Agricultural Technology (INTA) announced the results of a project that was carried out for four years and is expected to have a very positive impact on the country’s agriculture. The initiative is called “Capacity Development in Technicians and Producers of the Central Region of Costa Rica, in […]
Banks plan to place ¢165 billion in salvage loans
The three state banks, National, Costa Rica (BCR) and Popular, plan to place some ¢165 billion in loans for highly indebted people, called salvage credits. These resources are equivalent to aid for around 95 thousand Costa Ricans, according to the Presidential House. Since the initiative was announced, a total of 11,004 people have gone to […]
CNE recommends caution due to strong winds
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) recommended the population to be careful because of the strong winds of the new cold front that affects the national territory could bring. The authorities of the institution called on the population to take precautions for possible damage to roofs, electrical wiring, signs and trees. In addition, they asked to […]
Costa Rican pastor arrested in Las Vegas for sexual abuse against a minor
A 44-year-old Costa Rican pastor, based in the United States, was arrested on suspicion of committing sexual abuse against a 14-year-old minor. The subject, identified as Branwell Retana Reyes, was arrested by the Las Vegas Police on December 21st after an alert received on the 19th of that month. According to the police report, the […]
Government expects early plan approval to regulate rates
President Carlos Alvarado said that from January the government will prioritize in Congress the approval of the bill to set ceilings on the collection of interest from credit operations, to curb usury.. When legislators return to their duties, on January 13th, the Congress will continue until April 30th in extraordinary sessions. In this period, the […]