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AyA is repairing aqueducts in order to solve problems caused by hurricane Otto

November 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Eight technical teams from Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) are identifying the repairs and reconstruction of aqueducts that must be carried out in order to solve problems caused by hurricane Otto. Water continues to be distributed in tanker trucks in the cantons of Bagaces, Los Chiles, Upala, La Cruz, Golfito and Corredores. AyA installed 40 tanks […]

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Destruction was Otto’s greatest consequence

November 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

An overflight allowed to confirm the devastation left by hurricane Otto as it hit Upala. Upala, along with Los Chiles and Bagaces, were some of the communities most affected by the phenomenon. Waterlogged lands, destroyed houses, destroyed roads and death were the result of Otto. To date, 5,363 people remain in 42 shelters set up […]

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After 50 years, the first, American, regular flight arrived to Cuba

November 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The first, regular flight from the United States to Havana departed from Miami International Airport after more than 50 years. The fact took place place right after Fidel Castro’s death. Since August, American Airlines (AA) have been flying into Cuba, but the capital was still off limits. The passengers, who had no idea when they […]

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Costa Rica will hold the World Robotics Olympiad in 2017

November 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rica will host the World Robotics Olympiad in 2017. The event will be organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Telecommunications (MICITT) in conjunction with Learning by Doing. Alejandra Sánchez, from Learning by Doing, informed about the event and pointed out that it will be held from November 10th and November 12th, 2017 […]

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INS helped the native communities in Limón

November 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The National Security Institute (INS) sent 7 trucks full of food and personal items valued at 50 million colones. The supplies were transported by INS workers to Limón airport to be further delivered to the different indigenous communities of the province, including Grano de Oro. The entity has also invited collaborators and general public to […]

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If you want to help victims of hurricane Otto you can make donations, no matter where you are!

November 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Red Cross is the official entity that will channel all the aid. Those who want to collaborate can directly go to the collection center located 200 meters east of the Seminary School in Barrio Naciones Unidas de San José. To make donations in cash, the following Red Cross bank accounts are available: National Bank […]

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