The Public Force intervened a cockpit in Batán de Limón and rescued 92 roosters and seized cash, fire guns and drugs. At the scene, authorities found 126 dead roosters. In all, 102 people were counted in cockfights. The agents seized other materials used for the fights, such as 77 bags of leather to transport roosters, […]
Archives for April 24, 2017
OVSICORI: “It was a really strong explosion”
The explosion in Poás Volcano on Saturday night surprised even the volcanologists, who visited the area to see the consequences around the crater. Geoffroy Avad, an expert at the Costa Rican Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI), explained that it was the largest eruption he has recorded since the activity increased. On Saturday night, two tectonic […]
10 Central American companies will participate in Tutto Food International Food Fair
10 Central American producers and exporters of different types of fresh and processed fruits will participate in Tutto Food International Food Fair, which will take place from May 8th to May 11th, in Milan, Italy. These companies will represent Costa Rica, Guatemala and Nicaragua. The recruitment process was carried out by the Costa Rican Chamber […]
Nicaraguan police prevented thousands of peasants from demonstrating against the canal project
Thousands of Nicaraguan peasants are against the inter-oceanic canal project for fear of losing their land. As consequence, they left their communities, located in Juigalpa, to demonstrate against its construction. However, the Nicaraguan police, armed with tear gas, prevented thousands of them from participating in the protest. They were blocked by the police, who settled in different […]
Bikes, motorcycles and cars can save the environment
A especial celebration was held last Saturday: bicycles, motorcycles, cars and even electric buses were the protagonists. The Citizen and Electric Mobility festival took place in San José. The goal was clear: showing the benefits of joining the electric mobility to benefit the environment. Mónica Araya, promoter of the activity and member of Costa Rica […]
Chikungunya will bring together experts from the region
During the first week of May, zika and chikungunya will bring together experts from the region. San José will become the Pan American rheumatology capital, thanks to an event organized by the Pan American League of Rheumatology Associations (PANLAR) and the Costa Rican Association of Rheumatology (ACCAR). The event will be held from May 3rd […]