The heavy rains of the last days have maintained saturated soils in 14 cantons, according to a warning by the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). The report published by this entity indicates that the situation affects Paraíso, Dota, El Guarco, Jiménez, Golfito, Cañas, Sarapiquí, Tilarán, Abangares, Heredia, Barva, San Rafael de Heredia, Moravia and Pérez Zeledón. […]
Archives for October 3, 2017
Turrialba’s ballistic blocks travel almost 200 meters
As it has been usual in the last three years, Turrialba Volcano experiences one of those periods of greater activity. In recent days, the colossus increased its internal seismic activity and generated eruptions of considerable intensity. In one of those events, which occurred at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, the volcano expelled ballistic blocks towards the […]
Mild increase in cases of zika, chikungunya and dengue
The cases of zika, chikungunya and dengue showed a slight increase from September 14th and 29th, according to data from the Ministry of Health. While on September 14th the health authorities had a report of 301 confirmed cases of zika, for the week of September 29th that number increased to 307. The most important cantons […]
Manufacturing grows at a slower pace this year
The manufacturing industry is growing at a slower pace than a year ago , according to the latest data from the monthly manufacturing activity index (IMAM) in July, calculated by the Central Bank. According to the update, the industry showed a year-on-year growth rate of 3.99%, down from 4.20% a year ago, and an average […]
In 10 months police confiscated ¢2 billion in cash from drug gangs
In just 10 months, the Drug Control Police (PCD) seized more than ¢2 billion in cash from drug gangs, according to the Ministry of Public Security. In a press release, they reported that the economic blow to these organizations was: ¢96,295,860.00, $3,480,736.00 and 67,595.00 euros. In addition, 50 vehicles were also confiscated. The report states […]
Campaign for the rights of migrants
At the beginning of September, a similar tragedy was experienced in Costa Rican waters to those heard and seen in the waters of the Mediterranean or Africa. Samuel Bienga Fernand, a 4-year-old Congolese boy, was one of two dead, following an accident involving two boats carrying about thirty African migrants. Every month, national authorities stop […]