The Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ) has reported a surge in vehicle theft cases this year, particularly in San José. According to the judicial police, last year saw the dismantling of three criminal organizations involved in car theft in San José, resulting in the preventive detention of approximately 20 individuals. In […]
Monthly Archives: March 2024
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QCOSTARICA — The goal of a collaborative effort between public and private institutions is to provide assistance to over 5,500 women affected by breast cancer in Costa Rica. The Banco Nacional (BN) joined this week Alianza por su Salud (Alsalus) that already includes the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS), […]
Welcome to an examination of the significant challenges that nations face in battling the importation of controlled substances. Costa Rica, with its strategic location and expansive shorelines, has become a crucial transit point for drug importation activities. As UK residents, it’s important for us to understand these challenges, not only […]
A woman’s rights activist who had been missing since last week in El Salvador was found dead in a sugarcane field with signs of having been murdered, an NGO reported on Thursday. “Rosa Elvira Flores, a leader reported missing on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, was found lifeless,” reported the Salvadoran […]
A group of specialists from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) are set to start protesting on April 1, demanding improvements in their workplace conditions, better infrastructure, competitive salaries, and access to necessary equipment. The physicians have indicated that, as part of their protest, they will refrain from working […]
Laura Chinchilla, Rafael Ángel Calderón, Óscar Arias, Luis Guillermo Solís and Miguel Ángel Rodríguez signed a declaration for the United States, Brazil and Mexico to take the necessary actions against the dictatorship in Venezuela. Another 20 former rulers joined the initiative, in order to guarantee that the presidential elections on […]
In the evolution of indigenous theater in Canada, it is hard to believe that there was a time when the well-known playwright Tomson Highway once had to beg people on the street to come into a theater and thus have an audience for his plays. However, this is how the […]
Costa Rica is known for its stunning biodiversity and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. One of the most popular activities for those looking to experience the diverse landscapes of this Central American country is to go coast to coast in one day. […]
The Miami Open 2024 is heating up as the tournament reaches its climactic stages, with a highly anticipated semifinal match between world number three Jannik Sinner and defending champion Daniil Medvedev. This exciting encounter is a rematch of last year’s final, adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already […]
Two of the central aspects of my life are wildlife and being a dad. I’ve loved wildlife my entire life. I’m constantly studying mammals. I’m a sucker for a pretty bird. Heck, if you tell me you’ve got a scary-looking bug to show me, I’m all in. I also love […]