Daily Archives: November 1, 2011

Judicial agents and Fuerza Pública officers staged three raids Monday in an investigation of a security firm and the purchase of 35 handguns. Four persons were detained, including the owner of the firm. Two persons who also were detained are … Continue reading →

The nation’s environmental tribunal Monday froze commercial activity at the Estación de Servicio Lago Arenal after it received reports of fuel spills contaminating the aquifer that serves the community of Tilarán. The Tribunal Ambiental Administrativo said that a private well … Continue reading →

Fernando Berrocal is starting on the campaign trail early but decisively. The former pre-candidate and security minister was at the legislature Monday promoting a proposed law that would provide more coordination among the many police forces. He met with Juan … Continue reading →

When someone thinks of Costa Rica, old buildings may not be the first idea that comes to mind. But workers at the Centro de Patrimonio of the Ministerio de Cultura believe the national heritage, much of it stored in historical … Continue reading →

The Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social celebrated it’s 70 years Monday at the Teatro Nacional, where President Laura Chinchilla confirmed that the government was going to give more aid in order to help the struggling health and social services agency. … Continue reading →

The national tourism chamber has expressed its concern because it said tourist visits are off 3.9 percent in the third quarter of the year. The chamber said that the country probably will not reach its goal of a 5 percent … Continue reading →

The seasonal illumination of the facade of the Museo de los Niños will be Wednesday. This is a big event that attracts a lot of parents with their children. The big problem is that to reach the museum visitors have … Continue reading →