Daily Archives: May 11, 2012

A dramatic event at the beginning of World War II has resurfaced as an environmental problem just off the beach at Puntarenas Centro. The Tribunal Ambiental Administrativo has ordered that any salvage work on the sunken cargo ship “Fella” be … Continue reading →

The Registro Nacional says that incorrect information is circulating about the process of exchanging vehicle license plates. Internet users have been getting messages that list certain time periods during which motorists must surrender their old license plates and obtain new … Continue reading →

Agents detained two foreigners and a Costa Rican Thursday on allegations that they were engaged in trafficking in persons. Investigators said that the trio were involved in a night club where prostitution services were offered. The Poder Judicial identified the … Continue reading →

Central government officials again promised Thursday that passenger train service will reach Cartago on a regular basis by October. The goal is to have the extension of the line completed so that President Laura Chinchilla can travel to independence day … Continue reading →

IBM inaugurated its new information technology center in Heredia Thursday. The company says it plans to invest $300 million in Costa Rica over the next 10 years. This new facility will support the firms cloud computing operations. The firm said … Continue reading →

Bandits invaded a Curridabat condo complex in mid-morning and broad daylight Thursday. They tied up individuals there and sacked the compound, said the Judicial Investigating Organization. A preliminary report said that the bandits, armed and wearing ski masks, confronted a … Continue reading →

Prosecutors have presented to a court formal allegations that accuse 10 prison guards with torture, murder and abuse of authority. This involves events at the La Reforma maximum security facility from May 11 to 15, 2011. That was the period … Continue reading →

Judicial Investigators have detained two lawyers in an investigation of property fraud. The pair were identified by the last names Navarro and González. There were few details given Thursday after the men were arrested, but the men are believed to … Continue reading →

A woman being evicted Thursday from a dwelling in Barrio la Pitahaya fought back by dumping a pot of hot water on a policemen, said the Policía Turística. The tourist police officer named Fallas was helping Fuerza Pública officers with … Continue reading →

Parents have been detained in the death of their 4-month-old baby in Río Jiménez de Guácimo. The baby died en route to the Hospital de Guápiles Tuesday after rescue workers called to the home found the infant having trouble breathing. … Continue reading →