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Archives for August 23, 2016

Historic and Cultural center arises in San José

August 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

San José’s Municipality is developing tourism in parks, iconic sites and gastronomy options in downtown San José, offering different tours, so the creation of a historical center in the capital is emerging as a possibility. The Tourism Office is working on three routes: the Parks and Monuments tour, the coffee tour and the flavor tour. […]

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Honduras reported 34 newborn babies with microcephaly

August 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The health authorities in Honduras reported that 34 children were born with microcephaly in 2016 and estimate that by the end of the year the number could increase 10 times. So far, only one of the 34 cases is related to Zika, but according to Honduran Health Minister Francis Contrera,  the authorities are investigating whether the […]

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Legislature approves Paris Agreement

August 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On Monday, the Legislative Assembly approved the Paris Agreement in the first reading. Thi is a global initiative against climate change. 41 lawmakers voted in favor and 1 against (Ligia Fallas, from Frente Amplio). The agreement was signed in December last year by 195 countries in the French capital. Each nation committed to take actions […]

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Justice Department closes the old maximum security area in La Reforma center

August 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Minister of Justice and Peace, María Cecilia Sánchez, ordered to permanently close the F area (Old Maximun Security) of La Reforma Center. A place like that is completely inadequate, unhealthy, maddening. It is my duty to close it, for many reasons, especially because it is against human dignity” said the Minister. The current administration found […]

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Companies threaten to leave the country due to 72% increase on Gas price

August 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Dozens of companies are threatening to leave the country if a 72% increase on the gas price and a 35% increase of bunker price are approved. This would also affect the pocket of 451 thousand families who depend on this product. The controversy began last December when the Regulatory Authority of Public Services proposed the […]

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Tamarindo’s fight against Zika

August 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

This is a new week for a new battle against the mosquitoes that carry dengue, chikungunya and zika, affecting thousands of people throughout the country. Costa Rica reported 522 cases of zika, almost 2,000 of chikungunya and it’s approaching to 13 thousand dengue cases. Actions from the population are urgent, since breeding larvae and eggs […]

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