Legislator José Ramírez, from Frente Amplio, urged the early adoption of a bill that aims to strengthen the safety of cyclists in the country. The legislator also asked the Executive Power to convene the extraordinary sessions of Congress to read the Promotion of Safety and Cycling Mobility Law, since three cyclists died on January 29th […]
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The suspect of running over 4 cyclists was released
A 32-year-old man surnamed Mora Monge, suspected of running over four cyclists, killing three of them and fled the scene, was released. The Criminal Court of the Second Judicial Circuit decided so on January 30th after imposing precautionary measures as an impediment to exit, signing every 15 days and not driving, as well as handing […]
Three criminals escaped from a Panaminian prison
Public Security authorities are alert due to the escape of 3 prisoners in Panama. Three inmates have escaped from the Criminal Center in Panama. We keep the border security to stop them if they try to enter Costa Rica, reported the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) through Twitter. According to the MSP, the fugitives apparently […]
NatGeo did it again! It made a video to highlight Costa Rican territory
Once again, National Geographic was committed to highlighting, through a video, Costa Rica’s fantastic characteristics so people around the world can know the national territory. The channel, in its version for the United States, highlighted Costa Rica as part of the happiest countries, the longevity of its population and the use of renewable sources. The […]
The suspect of running over four cyclists is detained
The Press Office of the Public Ministry informed that the prosecutor will investigate a man surnamed Mora, suspected of running over four cyclists on Sunday morning in Curridabat: three of them died after the impact. In addition, precautionary measures will be defined in the next hours. Mora turned himself in to the authorities after a […]
A sentence will force the Executive to protect Corcovado National Park
A ruling from the Constitutional Court requires the Executive Branch to design and execute a plan to protect Corcovado National Park and Golfo Forest Reserve from activities such as gold mining, hunting, logging and robbery. This decision was a consequence of a claim raised by several environmentalists due to the constant irregular activities that have […]