More than 17 tourists were assaulted with the “pinchonazo” method by a couple in the provinces of San José and Alajuela. On Thursday morning, the Judicial Investigation Agency arrested a Colombian man named Caicedo and a Costa Rican woman named Centeno. Both are 42 years old and have a record for theft. The criminals attacked […]
Archives for February 8, 2018
International Criminal Court opens examinations for “alleged” crimes in Venezuela
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Thursday the opening of preliminary examinations for “alleged” crimes in Venezuela, as a result of information about the use of “excessive force” by the security forces and the use of violence on the part of protesters. After a careful, independent and impartial review of numerous communications and reports […]
Winds could reach 80 km/h today
The windy conditions will continue today, with gusts that could reach up to 80 kilometers per hour. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the winds are favored by the high values of atmospheric pressure over the Caribbean Sea. It is expected that the gusts exceed 50 km/h, especially in the mountainous areas where higher […]
“Lunadas Sinfónicas” to begin this week
The National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica will offer the inhabitants of five communities of San José, Alajuela, Cartago and Heredia the possibility of listening to music under the stars. “Lunada Sinfónica” is the name of the tour that will begin this on February 9th and that will be offered for free. The ensemble will […]
Prosecutor’s hitmen died fleeing the scene
The murder of prosecutor Hans De la O Solís was a passionate crime, according to the authorities. He was attacked and shot during the early hours of November 23rd, 2017, in his house garage in Fallas de Desamparados Street. The Homicide Section of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) determined that the prosecutor received four bullets […]
Coastguard rescue fishermen drifting in Parrita
Officials of the National Coastguard Service of the Quepos Station rescued three fishermen whose boat was drifting on Wednesday night, due to damage on the ship’s engines. According to the incident reported to the Coast Guard, an artisanal fishing boat named Don Lisímaco was being dragged by marine currents about 12 nautical miles from Parrita, […]