The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced on Tuesday the heartbreaking reality of wild animal populations on Earth. Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians decreased by 60% between 1970 and 2014 as a result of the impact of mankind. Preserving nature is not just protecting the tigers, pandas, and whales we appreciate,” said WWF director Marco […]
Archives for October 2018
CNE suspends green alert
After the improvements on the weather, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) suspended the green alert in national territory. Until Monday, the alert was maintained in the Central and South Pacific, as well as in the North Zone and the Caribbean. However, the direct influence of the second cold front has already passed. crhoy.com
Court refuses to consult Sala IV on tax reform
The Full Court rejected the possibility of issuing an optional consultation to the Constitutional Chamber to clarify some concerns about Bill 20,580, popularly known as the tax reform. That decision was made with 14 favorable votes during the session held on Monday. The discussion took place after a petition last week by the Gremial Front […]
“Sito Miñanco”, the man behind the drugs shipped from Costa Rica
Two of the Dutchmen arrested last week in Spain for their relationship with cocaine trafficker organization from Costa Rica that used banana shipments as a screen, are linked to the popular Spanish drug trafficker “Sito Miñanco”. José Ramón Prado Bugallo, aka “Sito Miñanco”, is one of the emblematic figures of Spanish drug trafficking. He was […]
Juan Santamaría Airport will open boarding halls, VIP lounges and pet areas in December
The beginning of the Christmas season will be marked by improvements at the Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela. Aeris -airport manager- reported that by that time four new boarding rooms, a parking ramp in two positions, a restaurant at departure level, a higher level for VIP rooms, and pet area will be open. The […]
Minor caught in a boat with 30 thousand dollars in cash
A man was arrested when he carried more than 30 thousand dollars in cash. The subject was caught in Bahía Salinas de La Cruz, Guanacaste. The arrest was made by the National Coast Guard Service, who intercepted the vessel that came from Nicaragua. The event took place last Friday. Near Ecoplaya hotel, the officers noticed […]