An alleged assailant, died after being shot in the chest by a policeman, who also sustained three bullet wounds in the exchange on Friday afternoon in Montes de Oca, San José. Both were transported by police to Calderon Guardia Hospital. According to police reports the officer observed the suspect committing armed robbery and confronted him […]
Archives for December 2013
Reports of sexual harassment poorly investigated
According to a study of 504 cases filed between 2008 and 2001, allegations presented by the victims of sexual harassment do not move forward because investigations are weak and prone to bad practices. Over half the cases in the study were dismissed or archived by the institutions that adjudicated them. Data 2011 show that only […]
Trial of Jorge Angulo starts on January 6th with 36 witnesses
The case against sitting legislator, Jorge Angulo and 11 others will be begin on January 6th before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court. Charges include influence peddling and extortion related to the construction of a Italu public school in the southern zone. Original Article in crhoy.com
Bus Companies: Interline routes and rates are challenges for 2014
According to the National Chamber of Transport Companies (Canatrans), the challenge for next year will be to focus on interline routes between suburbs and a new price model that is expected from the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (Aresep). During 2013 companies purchased 340 new buses, but warn routes could be reduced if Aresep cuts […]
Communities will have to wait until mid-year for arsenic free water
Although the Constitutional Court ordered the national water company (aYa) to implement a solution to arsenic contaminated water in several communities in Guanacaste, the final solution will not be ready until May of 2014. In August, the Comptroller authorized the direct hiring of a firm that was selected in December. Construction is expected to begin […]
How Not to Promote Your Expat Business on Facebook: Fake People
Have you have ever received a friend request from a “person” like “Jake’s Bar” or “Johnny Tico”? Perhaps you knew that it was a real business or took pity on the owner and added them. Chances are you find it a little annoying. Animating a business as a person on facebook is counterproductive. It sends […]