General comptroller of the Republic Marta Acosta said that there was a mistake in route 257 design, which will link Braulio Carrillo highway with the APM Terminal megaport in Moín, Limón. However, Minister of Public Works and Transport Carlos Villalta and director of the National Council of Roads (CONAVI) German Valverde said that there was […]
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American sold Costa Rican archeological pieces on the Internet
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) arrested a 69-year-old American man who is suspected of selling Costa Rican archaeological pieces on the Internet. Apparently, the man sold each piece for $200. The agents conducted a raid and confiscated nine pieces valued at $ 1,500. The case is being investigated since December 2016, when a complaint was […]
It will be a windy, rainy Friday
Atmospheric pressure on the Caribbean Sea and Central America will maintain strong winds and rains in some areas of the country. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the expected bursts could reach from 50 to 75 kilometers per hour in the center and north of Costa Rica. In addition, the humidity and cloudiness will […]
MEIC started an investigation against Continental Travel agency
The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) started an investigation against Continental Travel agency, because there were some people who could not travel to Mexico to watch the Costa Rican football team match. Cinthya Zapata, from the Consumer Support Office, confirmed the information and said that up to now they have received 5 complaints, […]
Somali Mohamed Ibaarahim Qoordheer was arrested due to his Facebook posts
Somali Mohamed Ibaarahim Qoordheer, suspected of creating terrorist groups linked to Islamism, was detained in Costa Rican territory. The subject, who would be 24 or 25 years old, arrived in Costa Rica after making a trip in Brazil and Colombia. In his social networks, the suspect published several videos referring to armed men and women, […]
A man earned his living by exchanging fake dollars
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) detained a man who earned his living by exchanging fake dollars. On average, from June 2016 to date, he exchanged around $ 500 a week. The suspect, surnamed Sanabria, operated in the center of the country and bought different items with $ 20 and $ 50 bills. According to Joselyne […]