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Limón Carnival was cancelled because “it is waste of money”

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Municipality of Limón decided not to celebrate the traditional carnivals for the second year in a row due to losses of money in the previous years. Vice president of the City Council of the province Jorge Calvo said that they made the decision because the city has not recovered yet from the loss of more […]

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Airlines are increasing in the country

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The country has been attracting airlines, especially from priority markets. From January to September, the country registered 445,829 airplane seats available, representing an increase of 18.3%. Juan Santamaría International Airport accounted for 80% of the seats. The greatest growth took place in Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, since an increase of 57% was reported. As for international […]

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Training to better serve snakebite victims

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Despite being a problem that has decreased in the country, men and children are still the main victims of snake bites in Costa Rica. Data on the country indicates that there are more cases in the south. Men are in the highest risk group, because of their activities related to agricultural work, but 32% of […]

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Police and citizens from La Cruz de Guanacaste are working together to face crime

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Residents from La Cruz de Guanacaste created the Committee for Community Safety in Irving, a quarte of this area. They were prepared by officers from the Preventive Programs of the security forces. This training strengthens Police-Community relationships in order to prevent crime. In the first six months of this year, the security forces in Guanacaste […]

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President said that the union’s strike will not proceed

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Once again, the unions threatened to go on indefinite strike if the project for public employment moves forward. Regarding the situation,  President Luis Guillermo Solís was emphatic that although to make such demonstrations is a democratic citizen’s right, it is not appropriate in this matter. Solís explained that they are still discussing the points on […]

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An italian trafficker was evading authorities in Costa Rica

October 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Danilo de Bonis, an Italian linked to a murder and drug trafficking in his country, was arrested in Costa Rica, after more than three years on the run. He moved to Costa Rican territory to escape from Italian authorities. De Bonis was wanted due to Salvatore Ramponi’s death in 2011. The victim died when one […]

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