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Justice will protect Campos Mendoza in prison

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Reynaldo Villalobos, director of Social Adaptation admitted that they have received several threats against the suspect of murdering, beheading and mutilating an eight-year-old child in Guácimo. As consequence, he assured that the detainee will be protected because it is the institution responsability to guarantee his safety. The subject will be in pre-trial detention in a […]

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The surprising benefits that reading has for you!

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Reading 3 hours and a half every week could prolong your life. This was proved by a recent study conducted at Yale University in the United States. The researchers concluded that those who have a reading habit live 17% longer than those who do not open a book.  People can live near 2 more years. The […]

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Occupational risks: an insurance is your best ally

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Bumps, cuts by objects and tools, as well as falls were the most common cases reported by workers who benefited from occupational insurance during the first half of the year, as confirmed by Sidney Vials , director of Solidarity Insurance from the National Insurance Institute (INS). INS authorities confirmed that the number of such accidents had […]

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Authorities seized 15 tons of cocaine in the first half of the year

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Fifteen tons of cocaine, 4,1 tons of marijuana, 9390 doses of crack, 1.5 million marijuana plants and 33 grams of heroin were seized by the Drug Control Police (PCD) of the Ministry of Public Security from January to August. In addition, 215 men and 87 women were arrested, out of which 233 are Costa Rican […]

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Pre-trial detention for Campos Mendoza

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The only suspect of murdering an 8-year-old child in Guácimo will spend the next 6 months in pre-trial detention. Campos Mendoza, 23, was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of killing a child, who was beheaded and mutilated. The Criminal Court of Pococí welcomed the actions conducted by the Deputy Prosecutor and considered it is a […]

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