Three Costa Ricans and one Colombian were arrested on Saturday afternoon. They were carrying several kilograms of cocaine. Authorities found the subjects in 2 vehicles near a well-known residence in San Rafael de Heredia. Police officers were in the scene for about an hour, until they were able to arrest the suspects. Authorities managed to […]
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Entrepreneurs propose single agency to collect taxes
The Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) proposed to implement a mono-tribute system, through a single collection agency that would collect taxes such as income tax, contribution to the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) and pension schemes. This agency would be in charge of distributing the corresponding […]
Coast Guard rescues and releases 13 iguanas
Coast Guard officers were surprised to find 15 iguanas locked in a container in a public street. The officers were returning from dealing with a violence complaint in the area of Boca de Río Pacuare when they saw the closed container from which came strange noises. As they approached and opened it, they were surprised […]
Dental “Lavatón” for Costa Rican children
More than 100 children of the CEN-Cinai in San Rafael Abajo, Desamparados, will experience the dental hygiene marathon called Lavatón 2017. The idea behind this marathon is to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, in the framework of the World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated every March 20th. But, why this particular […]
The happiest country in the world is affected by depression
On one hand, Costa Rica holds the title of the happiest country in the world, but on the other, the depression affects more and more citizens. In the last 4 years, 19,208 new cases were recorded, as informed by the Surveillance Department of the Ministry of Health. According to Allan Rímola, director of the technical […]
A 5.5-degree earthquake was felt in Tamarindo
A strong earthquake of 5.5 degrees on the Richter scale was felt by residents of Tamarindo, Guanacaste, on March 17th. The quake was reported 70 kilometers west from Tamarindo beach at 4:32 am, according to data provided by the National Seismological Network (RSN). According to reports from neighbors, the tremor was quite strong. crhoy.com