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Archives for October 14, 2016

The CNFL is not requesting users’ personal information

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

National Power and Light Company (CNFL) warned users about a possible method used by criminals to get confidential information to commit fraud. Apparently, subjects call and ask for bank information on behalf of the Company, which could jeopardize their funds. After several complaints, the CNFL declared through social networks that the institution is not requesting […]

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INS will charge the freedom of movement for 2017

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Authorities from the National Insurance Institute (INS) confirmed that from November 1st, 2016 they will start collecting the freedom of movement for 2017 of 1,450,000 vehicles registered in the Public Register. According to Roger Arias, head of the Solidarity Insurance from the National Insurance Institute, they hope that the Superintendence of Insurance (SUG) completes the […]

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UN committee urges Costa Rica to shorten waiting lists

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

This week the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights issued multiple observations to Costa Rica, among which highlights the high numbers and long periods of waiting lists in health services. According to the analysis that was done to the country, these problems, are partly due to the lack of specialized medical staff, lack of […]

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Payroll from the Legislative Assembly should be reduced

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Legislator Otto Guevara, head of Partido Libertario, urged to reduce the payroll of the Legislative Assembly because, according to him, it is excessive and it needs to cut costs. The request was made during a hearing that the Committee on Financial Affairs allowed Antonio Álvarez, Congress president,to deliver in order to present the legislative budget […]

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Boxing trainer allegedly drugged and sexually attacked 4 women

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A boxing trainer is wanted by the police on the suspicion of drugging and committing sexual offenses against 4 women. The suspect was hunted in San Rafael Abajo de Desamparados by agents of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), who raided his house, but failed to capture him. Walter Espinoza, director of the OIJ said that […]

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Chinatown will have an open gallery

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

From October 21st, Chinatown will become a luxury gallery. The boulevard will receive 54 replicas of works by artists like Goya, Rubens and Rembrandt. Therefore, the Municipality of San José is getting ready to strengthen security. A couple of policemen and two security cameras will be responsible for keeping track of the artworks. However, this […]

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