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Ingrid Betancourt: “The FARC also deserved the Nobel Peace Prize”

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

According to former hostage Ingrid Betancourt, The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) also deserved the Nobel Peace Prize along with President Juan Manuel Santos. In a telephone interview with Betancourt, when asked about the matter, she answered: For me it is very hard to say yes, but I think so. Colombian president Juan Manuel […]

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These are your options if you want to lower your sugar intake

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If you think your relationship with refined sugar is out of line, there are natural options to take that first step for your health. For nutritionist Carol Palacios, a person with a healthy weight should not consume more sugar than 10% of the total calories in the diet. If there is overweight, obesity or chronic […]

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People from Limón will march for peace on October 15th

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Due to the recent events in Limón, a group of citizens is going to march for peace on October 15th. The appointment is at 10:00 a.m. from Vargas Park to downtown Limón and then, people will return to the park to end the activity with a vigil. Limón United for Peace March is organized by […]

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Costa Rican watercolor paintings are on display in Japan

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Association of Costa Rican Watercolor Artists (ACA) is exhibiting a total of 80 works from 37 national painters in two of the most important cities of Japan. The works will be exhibited during a month. By doing this, they promote the national and traditional art. In addition, 10 watercolor artists, including Flora Zeledón, Dunia Molina, Thelma […]

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Matthew has company: Nicole became a Hurricane

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announed on October 6th that tropical Storm Nicole turned into a hurricane. It also stated that the costs of Bermuda will suffer the impact of the waves. Nicole brings winds up to 130 mph and could slightly strengthen in the next 24 hours, but according to the bulletin released on […]

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Mechanical failures take their toll on Cartago-San José train

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On Thrusday, INCOFER (Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles) suspended three train services between Cartago and San José due to mechanical equipment problems. As confirmed by the institute, at first the canceled trips were Cartago-San José at 7:00 a.m., San José-Cartago at 8:05 a.m. and Cartago-San José, at 9:00 a.m. However, at about 7:46 a.m. INCOFER reported […]

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