Daily Archives: June 15, 2012

Costa Ricans have a deep love of trees. Trees are cut only when absolutely necessary. That’s why there are some sprouting out of the asphalt of even city streets. The road agency just did not have the heart to cut … Continue reading →

The work continues to open Ruta 32 north of San José. With luck vehicles might be able to pass through the area some 10 kilometers north of the Zurquí tunnel later today or Saturday. Work in clearing 100 meters (about … Continue reading →

The good news is that Tropical Storm Carlotta, which is building to hurricane strength in the Pacific, will have no effect on the country. The Instituto Meteorológico Nacional said at midday Thursday that the storm is too far north to … Continue reading →

The Red Sismológica Nacional has created a map that shows the earthquakes that took place during May. The earthquake agency color-coded the locations to reflect the depth. Yellow dots represent quakes that were from 0 to 30 kilometers deep. That … Continue reading →

Shortly after midnight Thursday police officers moved on the docks at Limón and Moín. They met with no resistance, and secured the docks against any possible reactions from striking workers. There were some scuffles Thursday, and police used tear gas … Continue reading →

A jury in New York began deliberations Thursday in the insider trading case against Rajat Gupta, a former director of the Goldman Sachs investment banking firm and former head of McKinsey and Company, a global consulting firm. Federal prosecutors say … Continue reading →

The president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, arrives in Costa Rica today for an official visit. He will be accompanied by ministers and business leaders. Part of the reason for his visit is to initiate discussions about a free trade … Continue reading →

Beware, parents, the mid-year vacation is coming. Costa Rican public schools will be in recess from July 2 to July 13 this year, and a number of organizations and agencies are planning workshops and other activities for the youngsters. Among … Continue reading →

The laid-back and famous community of Montezuma on the Nicoya peninsula is getting a plan regulador or zoning regulation. Officials from the Cóbano municipal council were at the legislature Thursday to outline the project. Lawmakers were told that the plan … Continue reading →