On Friday morning, two officers from the Public Force were arrested for unknown reasons. Officials from the Press Office of the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) assured that they had no more details about the arrest or the causes of it. Both men had 7 years of service in the institution and worked in El […]
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Mata: “we are ready to keep fighting organized crime”
Without hiding his concern, minister of Security Gustavo Mata affirmed that the police is prepared and ready to keep fighting against organized crime. In the last two weeks, several Central Americans who have entered Costa Rica by air and by land have been detained with large amounts of money, as well as drugs. authorities’ timely […]
American Embassy: “crime is increasing in Costa Rica and US citizens are regular victims”
Through its website, the US embassy warned American citizens of the Costa Rica’s dangers and the assaults and robberies tourists have been victims of. Crime is increasing in Costa Rica and US citizens are frequent victims, states the first part of the information posted on the web. Authorities also offer details of some of the “most […]
Yolanda Oreamuno bridge is opened, but works haven’t finished
The works on Yolanda Oreamuno bridge, which connects San José with Heredia in La Pozuelo, have not finished, although the bridge has been operating since yesterday morning. The cars can already circulate in both directions, however, the road surface marking, the placement of traffic lights and the road lighting are still missing. Therefore, at certain times of […]
An unexpected visit!
Officials from Quepos Coastal Environmental Unit, along with staff from the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) of the Ministry of Environment, assisted a sea lion. The animal appeared at Terrazas del Pacifico Hotel in Jacó. Authorities checked that the marine mammal had a perfect health and, in order to guarantee the animal or a […]
Ottón Solís to Ana Zuñiga: “you offend Costa Ricans”
After listening to deputy minister of the Presidency Ana Gabriel Zúñiga’s reasons to justify the millionaire payment she received as a exclusive-dedication incentive without meeting the requirements, legislator and founder of Partido Acción Ciudadana (PAC) Ottón Solís answered: You offend Costa Ricans. Among other explanations, Zúñiga said that she has been a “victim” of human […]