In the wake of hurricane Otto, there is not only death and destruction, it is necessary to add another problem: an acceleration in landslides and instability of the terrain on some flanks of Miravalles and Tenorio volcanoes. In a report prepared by the National Emergency Commission (CNE), landslides were detected due to removals triggered by […]
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Chepe Joven concert was not drug-free
The Municipal Police of San José carried out a great amount of interventions due to consumption of drugs during “Chepe Joven” concert, which took place on Paseo Colón on January 29th. We have recorded an enormous amount of interventions for drug use, mainly marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy. The police has worked a lot to deal […]
San José-San Ramón highway will be expanded
With the endorsement of the Comptroller’s Office of the trust to expand San José-San Ramón highway, the Bank of Costa Rica and authorities from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport can now make this project real. According to minister of Communications Mauricio Herrera, it will start as soon as possible. In addition, he said […]
OIRSA: “beware of the bird flu!”
The International Regional Animal Health Organization (OIRSA) located in San Salvador, El Salvador, has urged poultry farmers and authorities in Central America, Mexico and the Dominican Republic to “strengthen” biosecurity measures to prevent bird flu from affecting other countries. According to the agency, the recommendation comes before “the World Health Organization (WHO) maximum alert” for […]
Costa Rica was part of FESPO International Fair
The organizers of FESPO International Fair, the most important tourist fair in Switzerland, chose Costa Rica as guest country. This was the first time that Costa Rica participated in this international event, which took place from January 26th to January 29th in Zurich, Switzerland. Participating in this fair allows us to position our country in […]
The suspect of committing a multiple attack in Curridabat turned himself in to police authorities
The suspect of committing a multiple attack in which three cyclists died in Curridabat turned himself in to police authorities. The information was confirmed by official Francisco Herrera after finding a Mustang vehicle in Colinas de Montealegre. It was the main suspected car. The suspect is a 32-year-old man surnamed Mora. Apparently, there is another […]