President Luis Guillermo Solís said on Thursday that he has not been notified of any complaint against him, but said he is willing to be put at the Prosecution’s disposal if they so require. The Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the president is under investigation for the alleged crime of illegal appointments. The President of the […]
Archives for March 2018
Carlos Alvarado’s three promises for the first 100 days
Carlos Alvarado, candidate of the Acción Ciudadana party, said on Thursday that if he becomes president, he wants to focus the first 100 days of the government on results. Alvarado participated in the Café Politics program of Channel 7, where he listed three specific promises that he will seek to fulfill in that first period […]
Video shows waterspout formation in Limón
A video recorded by residents of Limón shows the formation of a waterspout or mini tornado in the vicinity of the coast of Limón on Thursday morning. Rebeca Morera, an expert from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) explained that this was generated by a cloud called cumulonimbus that was towards the sea side. It is […]
Nacho is alive but needs your help
Nacho, the tapir that was attacked in the area of Piedra de Pital in San Carlos, is alive, despite the machete blows he received from workers on a farm. The animal was attacked with machete blows, causing wounds in the back of his body and in his snout, which has caused him serious problems to […]
12 cantons will enforce the dry law during Holy Week
A total of 12 municipalities will apply Prohibition in Holy Week, according to a report by the National Union of Local Governments (UNGL), after a survey with its associates. On the other hand, 65 other municipalities will not prohibit alcohol sales, and four have not yet made a decision. The municipalities that have not yet […]
Progress in project to give more resources to the 9-1-1 system
The Government and Administration Committee of the Legislative Assembly affirmed on Tuesday a bill that seeks to provide more resources to the 9-1-1 Emergency System. This is a reform of the 9-1-1 creation law that aims to strengthen the institution financially. According to the proposal, the System will be financed with a rate of 1% […]