Officers of the Public Force carried out an unsual rescue in Monte Verde, Puntarenas. They received a domestic violence report from a farm in San Luis, and they found a toucan that was injured and could not fly. The officers had to walk about 500 meters inside the property and while doing so, a person […]
Costa Rica News, Summarized in English and Linked to the Source
Correos de Costa Rica paid tribute to several prominent Costa Rican women
On Wednesday morning, Correos de Costa Rica paid tribute to several Costa Rican women who have excelled in various areas, both in the country and internationally. The event took place at the Melico Salazar Theater. NASA scientist Sandra Cauffman, world leader in climate change Christiana Figueres and soccer player Shirley Cruz now have their own […]
OIJ investigates social network threats after shooting in Limón
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) is now conducting an investigation on a series of text messages in social networks alluding to a possible revenge after the shooting that occurred last night in Limón. According to the judicial authorities, these types of messages are common after clashes between gangs, but are also used to divert and […]
Outrageous! Fourth crash against train
This can only happen in Costa Rica. On Wednesday afternoon, four vehicles crashed against the train on its way to Belén. The fourth time it happened near a market in Barrio Cuba, where a truck hit the locomotive, losing a door as a result of the impact. Heavy traffic was reported in the sector. By […]
Signature request to encourage labeling of GMOs
A group of Costa Ricans opposing Genetically Modified Organisms, led by Jaime García, say that the government is failing to fulfill its campaign promises, as a decree to regulate the labeling of these products has not yet been enacted. On Wednesday, the group used the opportunity of the celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day, […]
Vice president Ana Chacón is benefiting from the exclusive-dedication incentive
Vice President of the Republic Ana Helena Chacón is benefiting from the exclusive-dedication incentive without being associated to the College of Political Sciences and International Relations. According to Gobierno Abierto website, Chacón’s base salary on January 30th, 2017 was ¢ 1,010,482 and she received an incentive of ¢ 656,813.5. Chacón admitted that she is not […]