A joint operation between the Public Force and the Municipal Police started on February 8th. It was conducted on 8th Avenue, 6th and 8th streets in the center of San José. The operation was focused on barber shops and beauty parlors for potential drug trafficking offenses. According to director of the Municipal Police of San […]
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Hunger, pollution or tourists are getting crocodiles sick
The lack of food, water contamination or improper feeding by tourists are just some of the assumptions by experts studying the illness and death of crocodiles in Tárcoles River. Animals living under the bridge are in a state of malnutrition. Therefore, one of them was captured and sacrificed on Monday to analyze blood samples and […]
Suspension of power supply will affect residents of Heredia
The power service will be suspended in different communities of Heredia today. In Mercedes Sur, San Isidro and Santa Cecilia de Heredia, the suspension is due to the relocation of posts and network. Regarding Mercedes Sur, the suspension will be made from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Residencial Milenio, Condominio Milenio and Palí 150 […]
Chanel highlights the beauty of Costa Rica in new commercial
Costa Rica was chosen as the site of a new commercial for the prestigious French brand Chanel, founded in 1920 by Coco Chanel. The commercial promotes the new anti-aging treatment Blue Serum and it is inspired by the longevity that predominates in the blue zones of the world, characterized for being the home of people […]
The Ministry of Finance plans to borrow ¢ 950,000 million during the first half of 2017
According to Mauricio Arroyo, national sub-treasurer, the Ministry of Finance plans to borrow ¢ 950,000 million during the first half of the year. Out of this figure, the Treasury already provided an important amount, that’s why they only need to obtain ¢ 684,000 million. Placements will be made through domestic debt bonds. Indebtedness is the […]
Prosecutor’s Office declares war on tax evasion
The Assistant Prosecutor for Economic Crimes reported that between 2012 and 2016 they managed to recover more than ¢ 12 billion colones from tax evaders companies, in favor of the Treasury. According to the entity this is a historical figure and the money is the result of criminal prosecutions indicted by the Prosecutor’s Office for […]