Costa Rica News, Summarized in English and Linked to the Source

The Colombian Criminal Investigation Bureau (known as DIJIN) confirmed the seizure of 756 kilos of cocaine that were transported from the municipality of Tumaco to Costa Rica. The operation, developed at 20 nautical miles from the country, was conducted with the Costa Rican National Coast Guard (SNG) and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). […]

An audio in social networks has frightened Uber drivers. The recording denounces alleged threats by taxi drivers who usually work near San Pedro Mall. The audio warns Uber drivers that the association is planning to hurt them, so they recommend not to pick up customers near the taxi stands. The taxi drivers are going to […]

During 2016, Costa Rica achieved a better rating in the Corruption Perceptions Index. It reached 58 points, to be ranked 41st in the world. It is also placed in the third place in Latin America, in both the ranking and in the value of the CPI. This was announced by Costa Rica Integra, which presented […]

The train derailment was the result of an amount of debris located on the railroad. According to a publication on Twitter, INCOFER indicated that once again, a driver slowed the train down. This time, a truck full of debris caused the derailment. The incident occurred at El Pirro crossing and it caused delays in Heredia […]

In an unusual event, a heavy truck hit one of the boom barriers placed to avoid collisions with the train in Heredia. The “inauguration” of the barriers took place on January 25th in El Pirro crossing. The installation of the devices was carried out by the Public Services Company of Heredia (ESPH), in order to […]

Puntarenas and Matina (Limón) have most of zika suspected cases. According to data from the Ministry of Health, to date, authorities have confirmed 37 cases of the virus, among more than 200 reported cases. There are also communities such as Orotina, Siquirres and Bagaces that are suspected of having zika cases. To date, there aren’t […]