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CNE maintains surveillance of unstable grounds

September 8, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The National Commission of Risk Prevention and Emergency Response (CNE), along with with scientific, technical and municipal agencies, maintain surveillance of unstable grounds that threaten important population centers. In addition, with the support of Japan International Cooperation, they are working to strengthen vulnerable communities. Studies conducted by the CNE established 8 unstable grounds located in the […]

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Zika and dengue cases are increasing!

September 8, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Ministry of Health informed that out of the 946 confirmed cases of zika, there are 11 pregnant women. Those cases have increased compared to the previous report. Rodrigo Marín, vector control coordinator from the Ministry, said that it is a normal percentage if it is compared to many other countries where the disease is […]

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UNOPS is evaluating offers to start the construction of Sixaola bridge

September 8, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Representatives of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), started to evaluate the offer from companies interested in taking over the design and construction of the new binational Sixaola bridge. It is intended that the work remains allocated in September, to begin its construction in February 2017. Guiselle Alfaro, deputy minister of Infrastructure, explained […]

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Public institutions would have to conduct transactions through internet

September 8, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Legistator of Partido Acción Ciudadana (PAC) Javier Cambronero introduced a bill that aims to force public institutions to address transactions through Internet. The proposal, which was also signed by legislator Otto Guevara from Partido Libertario, intends to create a digital site for entities and bodies of the public administration. This initiative plans to build a more […]

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Three suspects of transporting drugs in the Pacific coast will spend 6 months in pre-trial detention

September 8, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Three suspects of transporting drugs on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica will spend the next 6 months in pre-trial detention. They are from Ecuador. There are two brothers surnamed González Palma and one subject surnamed Bolívar Chaves. The prosecution is investigating the participation of a Costa Rican surnamed Araya Aguilar. According to the Public […]

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