More voices join the popular clamor for transparency and objectivity in the selection process of the new Attorney General of the Public Ministry. The Costa Rica Integral Association, attached to Transparency International, asked citizens to be vigilant about the appointment of the new head of that institution at a time when the credibility of the […]
Archives for March 2018
UN demands to know the whereabouts of opposition legislator imprisoned in Venezuela
On Monday, the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights demanded that Venezuelan authorities immediately inform them of the whereabouts of the imprisoned opposition legislator Gilber Caro, after several days without hearing from him. We demand (that the) family and defense of @gilbercaro be immediately informed of his whereabouts,” asked on Twitter the […]
Legislative Assembly receives Ombudsman ressignation letter
On Monday, the Legislative Assembly received the resignation of the Ombudsman of the Republic, Montserrat Solano. Solano wrote a letter addressed to the legislators saying: personal and professional considerations lead me to put an end to that impasse, in a thoughtful and prepared decision for months. It is not an untimely decision, so I enclose […]
Territorio de Zaguates employee was attacked with a machete for defending dogs
Unknown subjects attacked an employee from Territorio de Zaguates with a machete, after he caught them inside the premises of the entity on Monday night. According to Álvaro Saumet, owner of the animal shelter, a collaborator saw three masked subjects 100 meters from the barns, so he chased them and managed to capture one, but […]
Firefighters controlled huge fire in San José on Monday night
A huge fire affected several stores on Monday night. The incident occurred in Calle 8 and Avenida 6, from the Alajuelita 200 south. The incident started at 8:33 p.m. and was controlled at 9:18 p.m. At first, the firefighters rescued a 70-year-old senior citizen. No injuries were reported. According to the communications office of the […]
Suspicious semi-submersible found in Pacific waters
Authorities of the Ministry of Public Security inspected a semi-submersible vessel that was found in the national Pacific. This type of vessel is widely used for the transport of drugs, so the Drug Control Police (PCD) and the National Coast Guard Service will analyze the case. The ship was located at 4:23 p.m. on Sunday, […]