The electronic devices of Costa Ricans and other Central Americans that go to the United States will be thoroughly checked since Wednesday at midnight, according to information released on Tuesday by Avianca. According to the airline, new provisions of the United States Department of Security stipulate that travelers from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua […]
Archives for July 2017
Serial killer attacked women on special dates, every three months
The main suspect of murdering two women in Parrita would have chosen February 14th (Valentine’s Day) and May 11th (birthday of one of the victims) to commit his crimes. The victims were identified as Ana Seidy Salazar Carrillo, 35, and Isamar Córdoba, 26, who was a model and an aide-de-camp. The first victim was found […]
Customs destroyed 10 million cigarettes
On Friday, the National Customs Service of the Ministry of Finance destroyed a total of 10.6 million cigarettes of different brands, valued at ¢ 192.1 million. These products entered the country as contraband and without the corresponding sanitary permits. The destruction was carried out in a landfill located in Aserrí, in the presence of customs […]
Maduro continues with Constituent despite threats of sanctions by Trump
The Venezuelan government warned the United States that it will move formward with the Constituent Assembly election, despite the threat of economic sanctions as part of a growing international pressure that seeks to force President Nicolás Maduro to stop his initiative. Maduro met on Tuesday with representatives of state powers “to fully respond to the […]
President Solís adds 120 tours nationwide
From July 20th until July 25th, President Luis Guillermo Solís will conduct the 120th tour nationwide, this time in Guanacaste. The president will inaugurate different works, including roads, education and water infrastructure, mainly. In addition, he will have meetings with different community groups from different areas. The president accumulates around 300 days of tour. Casa […]
IAFA launches campaign for parents of seventh-graders
The Institute for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (IAFA) launched the “Siempre es un buen momento” campaign (It’s Always a Good Time), which is aimed at parents of seventh grade students, one of the most vulnerable stages. According to the institution’s studies, if parents have a warm parenting style and know what their children are doing, […]