A 3.2-degree tremor was perceived on Thursday afternoon by residents of Cartago and surrounding areas. The quake was reported at 2:01 p.m. and had a depth of five kilometers. The epicenter was located 7.1 kilometers southeast of Tejar de El Guarco, according to the OVSICORI. Reports from residents of the area indicated that the movement […]
Archives for February 22, 2018
Minister would fine company that imported banned agrochemical
The shipment of 4,200 kilograms of an agrochemical called bromacil, which is banned by Executive Decree, has caused different sectors of civil society to refer to the issue, including environmentalists, the Phytosanitary Service, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and of course the company that made the purchase: Agricenter S.A. The product entered the country […]
Finance Ministry warns the public about phone fraud
The Ministry of Finance reported that in recent days unscrupulous people have been requesting information, via telephone, regarding the electronic invoicing process, on behalf of the General Directorate of Taxation. The Directorate informs the population that this unit is not requesting data of any kind through this channel, nor passwords or personal information to access […]
Seismic swarm detected in Cartago and Orosí
A seismic swarm located between the south Cartago and the west Orosi de Paraíso is being investigated by geologists from the National Seismological Network (RSN). Between February 19th and 20th, 11 movements of different magnitude were registered in that site. According to the report, the earthquakes have oscillated between 1.8 and 3.5 degrees with depths […]
Home arrest request denied for Juan Carlos Bolaños
The Constitutional Chamber rejected a writ of habeas corpus raised so that Juan Carlos Bolaños could serve at home the six-month prison sentence imposed on him for the Chinese cement scandal. The Chamber indicated that his right to health was violated, but that he will remain in custody where he is,” said his lawyer Fernando […]
Clandestine tourists walk up to five hours to reach Poás Crater
In order to outwit the authorities and risk their lives over a simple adventure, groups of people clandestinely climb to the top of Poás Volcano. They do not mind walking up to five hours in mountainous areas, from Bajos del Toro (seven kilometers away), to be face to face with the colossus of Alajuela. Poás […]