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Archives for December 1, 2016

Vehicle crashes against the train and almost hits a house

December 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A vehicle crashed against the train on the morning of November 30th and due to the impact, the car was ejected and almost hit a house, near the Indoor Club in Curridabat. According to an official of the Red Cross, the driver of the vehicle is stable, conscious and does not show significant traumas. María […]

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Minister of Labor: “Harold Villegas did the right thing”

December 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Labor Minister Carlos Alvarado considered Harold Villegas’ decision to resign his position as deputy minister of Labor after the controversy over his participation in a party with liquor in the Cooperative building last Friday, in the middle of the emergency due to Hurricane Otto. The investigation that they were carrying out of the case was […]

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Emergency Budget will be voted before December 20th

December 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The approval of extraordinary resources to deal with the damages caused by Hurricane Otto must be voted before December 20th, according to the President of the Legislative Assembly, Antonio Álvarez. The liberationist said that the proposal would be sent on Thursday by the Executive to the Congress as part of the call for extraordinary sessions. […]

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General Cañas will be closed from 10:00 a.m.

December 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

As part of the works for the extension of Virilla Bridge over the General Cañas highway, from 4 to 6 lanes, this Thursday, December 1st, the bridge will be closed in the Alajuela-San José direction between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The closure will apply for trucks at the crossing of EPA Belén and for […]

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A very particular Santa Claus in Juan Santamaría

December 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Santa Claus came to vacation in Costa Rica this year. He arrived in Juan Santamaría Airport in his sleigh with a pipe in hand, surrounded by typical animals of the country. While everyone imagines him in a cold scenario, the truth is that he came to Costa Rica to enjoy the tropical climate. This is […]

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Mental Health Nurses to Address Hurricane Victims

December 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Several nurses specialized in mental health will visit shelter after shelter in Upala to listen and talk to victims of Hurricane Otto. They will try to lessen the pain in their hearts. After a disaster, people need emotional support, not only to identify the post traumatic needs, but others that arise after an event of […]

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