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Archives for December 20, 2016

Arroyo: “the OIJ is a strong and stable institution”

December 20, 2016 by Staff News Writer

In one of his last days as vice magistrate of the Supreme Court, Jose Manuel Arroyo presented a diagnosis on the state of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ). A deeper study was asked because some cases showed internal disputes, including the death of an agent in training or the videotaped, unauthorized monitoring to deputy director […]

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Costa Rican accessories make their way in the USA

December 20, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rican companies engaged in manufacturing fashion accessories, furniture and household items have a potential opportunity to export their products to the US cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. According to data from the study “Fashion Accessories and Household Items in Los Angeles and San Francisco”, made by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Agency […]

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Penitentiary Police rules out mass escape plan in La Reforma

December 20, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Prison Police rule out a plan of massive escape in La Reforma prison, as reported by the media following a car accident during the weekend. The vehicle collided against one of the gates of the prison, then entered the area known as the “Roundabout” and left. This gate is located in the back of La […]

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1 in 5 people has used marijuana at least once

December 20, 2016 by Staff News Writer

One in five people between 12 and 70 years old, (17.7% of the Costa Rican population) have used marijuana at least once in their lives. This data is derived from the Forum on Marijuana, neurodevelopment and risk behaviors in adolescents conducted by the Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (IAFA). This forum aimed to know […]

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President Solís won’t attend SICA summit

December 20, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís will not attend the summit of the Central American Integration System (SICA) to be held in Managua. Costa Rica will receive the pro tempore presidency of the organization from Nicaragua. The Costa Rican Foreign Ministry declared in a brief statement that Solís is addressing the consequences of hurricane Otto, […]

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The food industry listed the obstacles it will face in 2017

December 20, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The food industry listed the obstacles it will face in 2017. According to the industry, this was a good year, but it was not enough. According to the Chamber, the increase in smuggling and theft of products during transportation continues affecting several business activities, especially those related to alcoholic beverages. In addition, certain business practices […]

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