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Does Costa Rica have a law to seize assets from the FARC members?

September 13, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Colombia’s Prosecutor alleged a lack of judicial policies in Costa Rica that allows to seize assets and property that belong to members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). An official from the Colombian entity, who did not reveal his name, told that he used all the legal measures, but he did not get the […]

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The International Conference of Tourism Professionals will be held in October

September 13, 2016 by Staff News Writer

People interested in participating in the First International Conference of Tourism Professionals can enroll in the event. The conference will be held from October 19th to October 21st, 2016 at the Hotel Aurola Holiday Inn, San José. This was explained by Sylvia Sáurez, representative of the organizing committee of the Costa Rican Association of Professionals […]

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A bill aims to stop the environmental damage in Manuel Antonio National Park

September 13, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A bill aims to stop the environmental damage in Manuel Antonio National Park, located in Quepos, Puntarenas. The initiative, presented by members of the Environmental Commission of the Congress, intends to protect the Naranjo River channel, by banning new hydroelectric projects and by granting concessions for the extraction of mineral materials for a 25-year period. […]

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Paperwork to start a ferry service between Costa Rica and El Salvador continues

September 13, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A few months ago, a ferry service between Puerto Caldera in Costa Rica and Puerto La Unión in El Salvador was announced. Such news generated great expectation due to the economic and enviromental benefits both countries will have. When asked about the situation, director of the Port Maritime Division from the Ministry of Public Works and […]

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6 Costa Rican students can win a full scholarship in the United States

September 13, 2016 by Staff News Writer

6 Costa Rican students will be chosen to travel to The United States in August 2017 to pursue a 4-year scholarship in an American university. All expenses will be paid. The Walton Program is an initiative designed 31 years ago by the Walton family: owners and founders of the supermarket chain Walmart. They aim to […]

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Cooperatives want electric station systems to recharge vehicles

September 13, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The country wants to boost the electric transportation and it has found a possible ally: energy distribution cooperatives. The Consortium of Electric Cooperatives (CONELECTRICAS) announced that the  bill for electric transport aims to establish that the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) authorizes the power supply to electric cars in places where they work. The […]

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