Archives for April 2018

The Criminal Court of Puntarenas ordered the company Geldstuck to remove material from the land and demolish a perimeter wall in the Hermosa Beach sector in Garabito. The Public Prosecutor’s Office informed that the ruling came after the accusation of the Deputy Environmental Agrarian Prosecutor. The Court issued an injunction against the developer of a […]

On Thursday there will be no water service for 12 hours in several communities of Alajuela. The Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) reported that the reason behind the suspension is maintenance work in the electricity grid. The wells that supply El Pasito aqueduct will not operate. The interruption will be from 8:00 […]

Last weekend, three men used a vehicle to tear apart the gates that serve as a barrier in Turrialba Volcano, in Cartago. With the force of the vehicle, they moved the structure to enter and then reach the top, an area that’s closed to the tourists. This event was reported to the Public Force. However, […]

The Legislative Assembly endorsed the proposal for the transfer of powers to be held in Plaza de la Democracia on May 8th. On Wednesday afternoon, 40 legislators unanimously approved a motion for the legislative to be moved to that site for the solemn session of May 8th. The Legislative Assembly of the Republic of Costa […]

On Wednesday morning, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) officially declared Carlos Andrés Alvarado Quesada as elected President of the Republic, during the constitutional period that will begin on May 8th. Epsy Alejandra Campbell Barr was also elected as First Vice President and Marvin Rodríguez Cordero as second Vice President. Next week, the TSE will present […]

After an economic study on Costa Rica, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued a series of recommendations to the country, so that it improves its macroeconomic stability, has a more inclusive growth, and encourages creativity. Costa Rica aspires to be a permanent member of this international organization, for which it must comply […]