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Archives for October 12, 2016

Business expectations are low

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Business expectations for the fourth quarter of 2016 show a slight improvement, but they are located at the lowest level in the last 7 years. According to estimation from the Institute for Research in Economics (ICSI) from the University of Costa Rica, index rose 1 percentual point but it is the lowest figure since 2010. […]

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Vehicle restrictions will apply normally on Wednesday

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The vehicle restrictions for the ones with plate numbers ending in 5 and 6 will apply normally on Wednesday October 12th. The change of the Day of Cultures from October 12th to Monday 17th, implies that the restriction will also move to that day. The plate number restriction applies in San José, taking into account […]

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Alleged terrorist wanted to smuggle drugs from Costa Rica

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Two men were arrested last week in Miami, United States, under the suspicion of money laundering for a Colombian cartel. In addition, it is presumed that they are linked to the terrorist group Hezbollah in the Middle East, according to a publication in the New Herald. During the investigation, the agents realized that one of […]

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Drug ring’s contacts were managed from La Reforma

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The group of drug traffickers dismantled on October 11th by the Drug Control Police (PCD) used to make their contacts through an inmate who is in La Reforma prison. This was confirmed by Gustavo Mata, Minister of Security, who explained that a man known as “Cali” was responsible for creating connections with other criminal groups […]

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Amazon wants to open physical stores of fresh produce

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

According to Wall Street Journal, Amazon wants to open small physical stores to sell milk, meat and other fresh and perishable products. The customers will be able to order nonperishable products through their smartphones or touch screens located in such stores, and the items will be delivered during the day. The newspaper explained that the […]

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Turrialba volcano erupted twice again

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On October 11th, after a few hours of relative calm, Turrialba volcano erupted twice and now it presents a low-amplitude tremor. there was a huge amount of ash. It affected communities in the South and volcano rangers, declared Eliecer Duarte, expert from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). According to Duarte, people […]

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