The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) arrested 9 people linked to a drug trafficking gang that carried drugs from Colombia, stored them in Costa Rica and shipped them to Europe and the United States. The 11 raids were carried out in Pérez Zeledón, La Uruca, Alajuela and Quepos, thanks to an investigation that started in January […]
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PLN is pushing to avoid setting up a commission to investigate controversial participation
The National Liberation Party (PLN) is pushing to avoid setting up a commission to investigate the controversial participation of the Telenoticias and La Nación’s owners and journalists in a trap to remove PLN presidential candidate Johnny Araya from the electoral campaign of 2014. Although at the meeting of party leaders it was agreed to submit […]
An official from the OIJ was arrested
Official Alemán, agent of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), was arrested in a raid conducted in Pérez Zeledón . Wálter Espinoza, director of the entity, said that the man is directly linked to a criminal organization and he was apparently in charge of advising the criminal gang on how to proceed in their criminal activities. […]
What’s people’s profile when looking for a job?
Better informed people, interested in a better remuneration and professional development… That’s the profile of candidates who are looking for work. In Costa Rica, 18% of people who are looking for a job are those who make a research about companies, usually through websites, social networks or referrals of friends. In addition, compensation is positioned […]
The United States requested the extradition of a Costa Rican criminal
The United States authorities requested the extradition of a Costa Rican surnamed Rivera Blandón, who was arrested the on February 14th in Colombia. Wálter Espinoza, director of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) said that this man is linked to crimes of international drug trafficking. Colombian authorities will evaluate the US petition, if accepted, he will […]
Coffins in San José to raise awareness!
From March 1st to March 3rd, San José has been filled with coffins to raise awareness among drivers, pedestrians and citizens about how important is to respect road rules and thus reduce road violence. This is part of a prevention campaign carried out by the Road Safety Council (COSEVI) and La Piedad Funeral Home. Yesterday, coffins […]