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Turrialba volcano starts August with new eruption

August 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On August 1st Turrialba volcano erupted again, releasing an ash cloud that reached about 300 meters high. According to OVSICORI’s report, the eruption with volcanic tremor lasted about five minutes and started at 5:05 in the morning. Ash and gas are being dispersed by the wind westward toward the Central Valley. Until 06:30 a.m., no […]

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Mamatón: the Breastfeeding marathon

August 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On August 3rd, at 11 am, a women’s protest will take place in the boulevard in front of the Legislative Assembly. It is called: Mamatón: the Breastfeeding marathon. Adriana Castillo, one of the promoters of the activity, explained that it is done because her sister-in-law, who worked with Marco Vinicio Redondo, Partido Acción Ciudadana’s member, […]

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Tamarindo protested about crocodiles

August 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Tamarindo’s surfer population protested against the presence of crocodiles with surfboards filled “DANGER!” messages. As reported by Surfing Nation magazine, the rally was held on Saturday with the aim of making a call to the authorities to find a solution to the problem, after last week’s attack on a foreigner. With the hashtag #SOSTamarindo and […]

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If you work on Tuesday, you get paid double

August 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

August 2nd is the Day of the Virgin of Los Ángeles and workers who labor this day must receive double payment. This applies for all companies with monthly or biweekly payment, for weekly payment trade companies and for extra hours as well. An employee who refuses to work that day cannot be penalized, but if […]

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A woman is angry: people are abandoning their dogs

August 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Only in July, 3 dogs were abandoned on the campus of the National University (UNA) in Heredia. As a result, María José Vargas is angry. Since she was a student, she took care and fed street dogs that were in the university. She graduated 3 years ago and she keeps doing it: from Monday to […]

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745 kilos of cocaine were seized in Cabo Blanco

August 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The incident occurred near Cabo Blanco, in the Central Pacific, about 60 miles from the coast. Three boats were intercepted while transporting cocaine. As a result of the operation, seven people were arrested and officers managed to seize 745 kilograms of the drug. According to the Public Security Minister, Gustavo Mata, when the officers caught […]

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