After several minutes of running after the bull that charged a 51-year old man in Moravia, the officers from the Fire Department finally managed to catch the animal. According to Rodrigo Jaubert, from the Central Communications of the entity, the animal was tied in a lot near Lincoln Square, while its owner shows up. Apparently, […]
Archives for November 8, 2016
Crocodile dies in a cruel attack
According to representatives from the Tortuga Beach Reserve in Costa Rica’s South Pacific side, a crocodile died after having his tail mutilated. The complaint, made through social networks, explained that the animal suffered the cutting of its tail and it was later thrown to Térraba River. This is a common activity in Térraba-Sierpe: eating crocodile’s […]
A writ of amparo was filed against president Luis Guillermo Solís
On November 7th the Consumers Free Association presented a writ of amparo against President of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís and Minister of Finance Helio Fallas for limiting the importation of new vehicles. The organization said that the decree, published on October 26th, violates the fundamental rights of consumers and it also contradicts environmental commitments. […]
The construction of the new bridge on Virilla River will start in January, 2017
Companies interested in building a new 3-lane bridge on Virilla River, on Route 32, could submit bids until November 7th. On the same day, at 2:00 pm, the received bids were presented and studied in order to award the project. According to Oldemar Sagot, an engineer from the Executive Unit of the National Roads Authority, […]
Drugs and bodies were found in a house in Quepos
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) confirmed that 3 out of the 4 dead bodies found in a house in Pueblo Real, Quepos, were in the garage of a house. One of the victims’ last name is Flores. Outside the house, another 32-year-old man, surnamed Azofeifa Valderrama, was found. In addition, there was a significant amount […]
The Costa Rican Democracy’s Day was celebrated
The highest authorities of the national government met on Monday to commemorate The Costa Rican Democracy’s Day, where they discussed the challenges that face the democratic system. According to President Luis Guillermo Solís, this date reflects a need to strengthen the democratic system in which social pacts, transparency in institutions and possible reform of the […]