Oil closed at a mild low, as it remains under pressure from record US reserves. The light sweet crude (WTI) barrel for April delivery lost 9 cents, reaching $48.40 in the New York market. This is not a surprise. The same trend continues,” said Bob Yawger, from Mizuho Securities USA. Wednesday’s announcement of a further […]
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Officer who gave “Ojos Bellos” information is now free
The Public Force officer who was arrested for providing information to Dinier Estrada Jiménez, known as “Ojos Bellos”, was released on Monday after the court imposed a precautionary measure to sign every 15 days. Given this, the Public Prosecutor’s Office will appeal the measure, as the idea is that he receives preventive custody as the […]
Appeal against Internet Fair Use Policy
On Monday, the Consumers Association of Costa Rica presented an appeal against the “Fair Use Policy” of Mobile Internet, which was approved by the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL) and implemented by ICE, Claro and Movistar. Consumers in Costa Rica insist that Internet access is a human right being violated with the application of Fair Use […]
Smuggled medicine confiscated in Peñas Blancas
Officers of the Border Police of the Ministry of Public Security seized a huge contraband of medicines and toiletries in Peñas Blancas de La Cruz, Guanacaste on Monday morning. These police operations were carried out a few meters from the border with Nicaragua, in a sector where foreigners are concentrated to continue their journey through […]
A Costa Rican documentary about Central American migration will be premiered on March 30th
A Costa Rican documentary that addresses the issue of Central American migration will be premiered on March 30th at Magaly cinema, in San José, at 6pm. It is free and the mall can accept up to 500 people. “Casa de Tierra Ajena” documentary tells several people’s stories and dreams. They are the protagonists of forced […]
The FILU 2017 will invade Heredia from March 13th to 19th
Books, art and culture will invade the city of flowers’ main public spaces from March 13th to 19th. The National University Publishing House (EUNA), along with the Extension Assistant Office of the UNA, have started this Fair, which was co-organized with the MEP (Regional Direction of Heredia), the Municipality of Heredia and TanGente group. They […]