Those who do not abide by the transit regulations regarding the closure of the bridge over Virilla River in the General Cañas highway will be sanctioned with a 51,300 colones fine, according to an announcement by the Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Carlos Villalta. Villalta stated that they will be strict to enforce the […]
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Subjects pretended to own property for scam
At least 5 subjects were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of using people to pose as property owners to defraud potential buyers. According to reports from the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) the suspects were linked to four crimes for allegedly selling properties through registration frauds in Guanacaste. The suspects are four men of 39, 47, […]
CONAVI will restore Poás-Grecia road
The National Road Council (CONAVI) committed to restore the route connecting Grecia and Poás, which is in poor condition and forced residents from both places to demonstrate at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) . According to Harold Salazar, from the demonstrating committee, after meeting officials from both state institutions, they reached an […]
Pacheco: “What was the point of proposing a project that they were not going to support?”
The Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) stated that the public employment bill is a mockery to the productive sector and the country, because in appearance before legislators, minister of the Presidency Sergio Alfaro declared it was not enough. We express our deepest discomfort at this “political maneuver” […]
The air taxi, a new way to avoid La Platina closure
Alas Aerotur announced its new service that will operate from January 23rd. It aims to help domestic and foreign tourists so that they arrive on time to their scheduled flights during La Platina closure: the company will introduce the air taxi. The air taxi will leave from Tobías Bolaños Airport towards Juan Santamaría Airport in […]
You can be punished for insulting people on social networks
Behind a screen, a keyboard and the Internet, many are brave and courageous. However, the situation is completely the opposite in real life. What most people do not know is that this desire to offend and insult though social networks is such a serious issue that it can lead people to the court. In Costa […]