A 17-year-old minor was intercepted by the Public Force and he had an important amount of drugs, a firearm and several projectils. The incident took place in Quepos, when police carried out several patrols on Saturday night. The officers managed to approach him after watching his suspicious attitude when he was in front of a […]
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The dollar exchange rate increased in February
There has been an increase in the price of the dollar exchange rate during February, both in the wholesale currency market (MONEX), and in the banks and other financial institutions. According to economist Melvin Garita, during the first days of February, currency intermediaries faced dollar outflows for just over $ 28 million, because they have […]
A Fuego Lento: a delicious dream
Gabriela Carvajal and Ricardo Salas shared the love of cooking since they were engaged, almost 4 years ago. They always talked about how nice it would be to make cakes and pastries and dedicate their lives to that. She was a Visual Arts teacher and he was a bartender. Neither of them had studied gastronomy […]
Some recommendations to get a loan to buy a house
Acquiring a lot or housing entails a whole process in which to opt for a loan is a common situation among many people who share the same dream. According to the General Superintendeney of Financial Entities (SUGEF), from January 2008 to September 2016, the balance of the housing portfolio went from ¢ 2.2 trillion colones […]
The UNT and the ICAP signed an agreement
Students from the National Technical University (UTN), will have the opportunity to make exchanges, research projects and exchange of information, thanks to an agreement between the Central American Institute of Public Administration (ICAP) and that education house. ICAP is an international organization of the Central American Integration System (SICA). It specializes in public administration, oriented to […]
Winds and rains will affect some areas of the country
Heavy gusts of wind and rain in some areas are part of the consequences that a weather front will bring to the country. It is estimated to hit national territory today. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the gusts will oscillate from 85 to 100 kilometers per hour in the Central Valley, the North […]