Daily Archives: March 8, 2011

A man with a knife confronted a cyclist in San Josécito de Alajuelita Sunday and stole his racing bike, but the Fuerza Pública said it tracked a suspect down and recovered the bike. They said the man also is linked … Continue reading →

With luck and favorable weather, workmen will complete painting lines and installing lane markers today on Ruta 32 that connects San José with the Caribbean coast. The road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That is a … Continue reading →

Those scamsters who flood computer inboxes promising wealth to the unwary are facing criminal actions in the United States. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles said Monday that 10 defendants have been indicted on federal charges of running an … Continue reading →

A proposed law that would require filters on public Internet computers to protect minors is moving to a final vote in the Asamblea Legislativa. This is the proposal, 17.164, that has been before lawmakers in one form or another for … Continue reading →

The libertarian party came out with its own tax reform package Monday with the emphasis on improving tax collection. The political party also said it sought a constitutional amendment to prevent the executive branch from paying current expenses with borrowed … Continue reading →

Just because the local volcano appears to be dormant, it could come to life quickly, according to a new study. Costa Rica has many volcanoes that are not popping out fiery rocks like Arenal or bubbling and throwing off steam … Continue reading →

Police and investigators in Monterrey de San Carlos are seeking the trail of a group of ex-employees who are suspected of kidnapping the 17-year-old son of the farm owner. Fuerza Pública officers spent much of the afternoon searching the sprawling … Continue reading →

The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad will be working mornings starting today and for the next two weeks. The goal is to improve the Internet and the bandwidth provided mobil devices, said the company. Each day the company will be working … Continue reading →

Fuerza Pública officers and the agency’s dog unit are continuing the search for drugs or guns in a section of Paso Canoas. Police detained five men in the area Sunday night and confiscated six firearms, including an Uzi submachine gun … Continue reading →

Teachers will be joined by other public employees Thursday as a day of protest against what they believe are low salaries and the proposed tax package. The teachers will assemble at Parque Central at 9 a.m. for a march on … Continue reading →

Costa Rica and Nicaragua have been ordered to stay out of the disputed area on the Isla Calero until the International Court of Justice decides the situation on its merits. In addition, Nicaragua may continue the dredging it has undertaken … Continue reading →