On Tuesday, the government fired the executive president of the National Radio and Television System (SINART), Mario Alfaro. The decision was made by the Executive Branch after a report presented to the Governing Council, which had been investigating since May 3rd an alleged influence peddling by Alfaro. The decision was announced by President Carlos Alvarado […]
Archives for May 29, 2018
More Mexican drug from gang that trafficked by vehicle
The authorities seized another 166 packages of cocaine that apparently belong to a Mexican gang that sent drugs to the United States. According to the Office of the Assistant Attorney General against Organized Crime (FACDO), 700 kilograms of cocaine have been seized from this group in recent months. On Tuesday, an operation was conducted in […]
National Parks will be allowed to have personnel hired by organizations
Legislators approved in the second reading a bill that will give more human resources to the National Parks. With the reform, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAX) will be able to receive support personnel hired by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for protected areas. Currently, Costa Rica has 127 protected areas that cover more than 25% […]
Costa Rica asks Nicaragua to suspend civilian repression
The Costa Rican government called on Nicaragua to suspend repression against the civilian population, students, and the press. By means of a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry, the government said that it has been observing the latest events that have taken place in the neighboring nation since April 18th and that, according to […]
CNE reports 17 incidents in the last hours
Due to the rains of the last hours the National Commission of Emergencies (CNE) has dealt with 17 incidents throughout the national territory. Two landslides affected the areas of Puriscal and Pérez Zeledón, as well as an incident due to strong winds in Cartago. Also, the entity reports nine floods in Alajuela, Paraíso, and Bagaces; […]
Citizens affected by Casas Vita demonstrate and ask jail time for the owner
A group of approximately 20 people scammed by Casas Vita demonstrated outside the Public Prosecutor’s Office in San José as a protest against the decision of a judge to release Oscar Villagra, owner of the company. Gina Cooper is one of the affected victim and she assures they are scared Villagra is going to flee […]