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Archives for August 24, 2016

Gerardo Vargas accused Ronny Monge of spying on him

August 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Gerardo Vargas Varela, Frente Amplio (FA) representative, made a complaint of alleged espionage by Ronny Monge, from Partido de Liberación Nacional (PLN). Vargas Varela said that Monge secretly requested to spy and record all his activities. In later statements to the press, Varela asked Monge to clarify if he actually requested those actions, and he added that he […]

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Guatemalan arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking

August 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A Guatemalan man with no criminal records, identified as García (45), was captured in Peñas Blancas, by the Police Drug Control Department (PCD), after being the prime suspect of transferring a load of 22 kilos of cocaine hidden in the trailer he was driving. The foreigner was headed to his country of origin when border […]

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10 days for literature lovers!

August 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If you love literature and reading is your thing, this is for you. The 2016 International Book Fair will be held from September 2nd to 11th at the Old Customs and 9 other locations. Thus, people will have 10 days to enjoy the exhibition of the country’s most important books, which this year celebrates its […]

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Aircrafts and patrol boats to fight drug trafficking

August 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rican authorities think that fight against drug trafficking will be more efficient due to the donation of two 110-foot patrol boats, two patrol aircrafts and armored patrols, among other things. María Fulmen Salazar, Minister of Security, and Juan José Andrade, Vice Minister and Director of the Public Force expressed their satisfaction for the donation. […]

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Iran is interested in Nicaraguan inter-oceanic canal

August 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Chinese company HKND is in charge of constructing the Nicaraguan Interoceanic Canal. It expects to complete the work by 2020. The planned shipping route should be 3 times larger than the Panama Canal, It will be an investment of 50 millions dollars. However, they should have begun the work two years ago. Rosario Murillo, Nicaraguan […]

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Puma Energy will start a remediation plan

August 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The company Puma Energy announced that it has started a remediation plan on Nicaragua Pacific coast, due to the explosion and fire ot two crude oil storage tanks. 2 storage tanks, owned by Puma Energy, with a capacity of 144,000 barrels each, and located in Puerto Sandino, burnt down for more than 3 days. The […]

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