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Archives for November 25, 2016

Last report (6 am): All alerts by Otto suspended in Central America

November 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

As Tropical Storm Otto recedes, the National Hurricane Center lifted all alerts for Costa Rica and Nicaragua. However, Otto left a wake of death and destruction in the North Zone. The cyclone is moving at 22 kilometers per hour and sustains winds up to 95 mph. Faster winds to the west and southwest are expected. […]

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8 thousand hectares of rice at risk by Otto

November 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Otto hurricane’s impact could affect some 8,000 hectares of rice sown in the Brunca, Central Pacific and Chorotega regions, according to the Market Research Unit of the National Rice Corporation (CONARROZ). Of these, about 1,611 hectares are in the Brunca region; And 287 in the Central Pacific, both areas declared on red alert, while another […]

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Legislators want to create an anti-discrimination entity

November 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A group of lawmakers presented a bill to create a unit attached to the Ministry of Justice that will fight against all forms of discrimination. The initiative, known as the “Law to Prevent and Punish All Forms of Discrimination, Racism and Intolerance,” was presented by lawmakers on the Special Commission on Human Rights. The project […]

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What to expect from Otto today?

November 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Storm Otto wreaked havoc in several areas of the country. Upala, Bagaces and Limón are the most affected so far. The center of the tropical storm is already more than 90 kilometers away from Liberia into the Pacific waters. According to experts, Otto will continue to move away from the country but the effects will […]

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Quake in Tamarindo!

November 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

An earthquake of 3.8 degrees on the Richter scale was felt at 4:09 this morning and its epicenter was Tamarindo, Guanacaste. This was reported by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVISCORI-UNA). At the moment, no consequences of the telluric movement have been reported. crhoy.com

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Juan Santamaría Airport works normally

November 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT), Juan Santamaria International Airport will operate normally and only weather conditions will determine the possible closures or postponement of flights. Those who have scheduled trips in the next 48 hours should check with the airlines regarding the status of their flights. The MOPT also indicated […]

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