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Archives for September 19, 2016

Carpooling: the global movement arrives to Costa Rica

September 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The next time you drive, take a look at how many drivers are traveling alone in their cars. If the math is correct, at least 4 seats are empty in each vehicle, which means that in 10 5-seat cars, 50 people could be transported, the approximate capacity of a bus. This has caused a worldwide discussion […]

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Share your good actions and be part of “Hagamos País” campaign

September 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

This is an initiative of Telecable company, which wants Costa Ricans to weekly commit with a good action related to 4 areas: 1. Good driving manners. 2. Environmental conservation. 3. The experience of good values. 4. National support. Verónica Araujo, Telecable Marketing Manager, explained that they aim to build a positive environment, as well as to […]

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In Costa Rica, the risk of having your car stolen increases during the weekend

September 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are the days when most cars are stolen in Costa Rica. According to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), until September 12th, 2016, 2,975 cars were stolen, while in the same period last year the number was 3,923. Vehicles model year (MY) 1990-1995 are usually stolen for spare parts, but when the […]

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6 minors reported sexual abuses

September 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Two men surnamed Rocha and Torres were denounced by the minors they sexually abused of. In Pital de San Carlos, an alert of domestic violence took place. When police arrived, a 15-years-old minor was crying. Officers requested information of the situation and she loudly said, from the back of the house, that her father assaulted her […]

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Authorities found 20 packages of synthetic cannabinoids in Alajuelita

September 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Authorities found 20 packages of synthetic cannabinoids in Alajuelita. It is known as k2. A person took a package to the police station and the type of drug was determined. We went to the place and other deteriorated packages were found. We think that they could have been there for several days. We are concerned […]

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If your ID has not expired, you don’t have to change it

September 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If your current identification card is in good condition and it has not expired yet, you don’t have to change it. The Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) started issuing the new identification cards with a modern format. However, despite the changes, it is not necessary to get a new ID if the document has not expired […]

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