The Ministry of Labor expects hundreds of public officials decide to telework (with previous approval from their bosses) from next week on to avoid worsening the traffic in the streets of the Metropolitan Area. This is because the bridge over Virilla River in the General Cañas will be closed from this Saturday to finish the […]
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Ticos against marijuana, diversity and the lay state
Costa Rica remains a conservative country. This is the main finding of the most recent Public Opinion Survey, conducted by the University of Costa Rica (UCR). Most Costa Ricans oppose the recreational use of marijuana, abortion in case of rape, the secular state and the recognition of same-sex couples. Most of these issues respond to […]
Group convicted for carrying ¢74 million worth of marijuana
A total sentence of 48 years in prison was handed down on Wednesday by the Criminal Court of Limón against 6 people linked with a substantial drug transport in Venecia de Matina. The defendants were caught in November 2015 carrying 350 lbs of marijuana imported from Jamaica, valued at 74 million colones. The trial began […]
There is an investigation against the person who killed monkeys and squirrels
The Attorney General of Santa Cruz de Guanacaste confirmed that there is an investigation against the person who killed monkeys and squirrels in Tamarindo beach. The Public Prosecutor’s Office detailed that the crime is a violation of the Wildlife Conservation Law. However, the case was referred to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), in order to […]
Government asks heads of institutions to encourage telework
The six-week closure of the bridge over Virilla River will start on Saturday, so on Monday, many public employees will telework and thereby cooperate to decrease traffic in some roads. The Ministry of Labor highlighted that they do not know how many people will benefit from this alternative, but they do make a call to […]
Regulations on La Platina bridge
Due to La Platina closure, the dynamics on the bridge over Virilla River will be different. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) announced that the passage will be enabled in 2 routes, one per direction. However, not all vehicles can circulate freely. From 6 am to 9 am and from 4 pm to […]