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Archives for December 22, 2016

After leaving prison, a man created a criminal gang

December 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The leader of a criminal gang dedicated to committing violent assaults on constructions, buildings, houses and apartments had a 24-year sentence for similar offenses, but in 2014, due to a prison benefit, he could leave prison. Sandí was arrested on December 21st on suspicion of assaulting a building in Los Angeles at Santo Domingo de […]

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Four communities affected by rains in Guanacaste and Upala

December 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The heavy rains of yesterday’s morning caused the overflow of at least 3 rivers in Upala and Guanacaste. Four communities woke up to flooded areas and some families even had to be evacuated. The communities are: Cuipilapa in Bagaces Santa Clara in Upala Four Voices in Upala Jácamo in Upala Jim Batres, DDO of the […]

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Red Cross received ₡ 822 million in donations for victims of Otto

December 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Costa Rican Red Cross (CRC) received more than 822 million colones in donations for the care of victims of Hurricane Otto, which hit the country in late November. Economic donations were made through the official accounts of the institution, both in dollars and colones. Glauco Quesada, president of the Red Cross, thanked Costa Ricans […]

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A pregnant woman was affected by La Platina’s closure

December 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A woman had to be taken from La Platina bridge to Carit maternity because she started labor when she was caught in a traffic jam. The young woman was accompanied by her friend Wilkin Barquero. He said that they left Naranjo in the early morning because she had a 5-centimeter dilatation. She requested to be […]

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The MEIC found breaches in 12 credit-card issuing banks

December 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC), through the Directorate of Consumer Support, conducted an analysis of 12 credit-card, issuing banks that apply special programs, specifically on installments purchase without interest or preferential rates. In all cases, authorities found breaches that are affecting consumers’ rights. Some detected breaches are the following: no clear information, […]

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Helio Fallas is now the pro-tempore president of the Central American Integration System

December 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Helio Fallas, vice president of Costa Rica, is now the pro-tempore president of the Central American Integration System (SICA). He received such an honor from Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega. According to Ortega, there is a common commitment to keep the Central American bloc together. We are small, fragile nations and here we are. We do […]

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