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Archives for January 5, 2017

Bridge over Virilla River will be closed for 41 hours

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The transit through the bridge over the Virilla River, known as “La Platina”, in the direction Alajuela-San José, will be closed for 41 hours. The information was confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT). This measure will apply from Saturday January 7th at noon until 5:00 a.m. on Monday. As confirmed by […]

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Fed: “the institution could rise interest rates faster than expected”

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

According to a report from The Federal Reserve System (Fed), the institution could rise interest rates faster than planned due to the “considerable uncertainty” regarding American president-elect Donald Trump’s fiscal stimulus plans. Some members of the Fed agreed that a stimulus package could push demand beyond sustainable levels and that would make necessary to toughen […]

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National Guard confiscated boat without permits

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

On Tuesday, officers of the National Guard arrested the passengers of a boat that offered maritime transport services without the legal permits and registration in Golfito. The police operation was carried out during patrols in waters of the Pacific National. While searching the vessel that transported passengers between Golfito and Puerto Jiménez, the officers did […]

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Trade unions are against the Bill on Public Employment

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The government announced that the bill on Public Employment will be read in the Legislature. As a result, unions immediately reacted to the news. Patria Justa Trade Union Confederation and the SEC think it is a lousy and provocative decision, declared the union organizations. The extraordinary session will start on January 9th. According to the […]

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What is the “gasolinazo”?

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

If you complain because fuel will increase about ¢ 30 colones per liter in a couple of days, you may understand Mexicans’s fury: they took to the streets of their country to protest against the increase of up to 20.1% in fuel prices. On Sunday, Mexican authorities approved what Mexicans have called the “gasolinazo”: a […]

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Trap cameras stolen from national park

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Crime does not forgive, not even when it comes to protecting Costa Rican biodiversity. This time La Cangreja National Park, located in Puriscal was affected. According to the park’s administration, they suffered the theft of several ‘trap’ cameras, used to monitor mammals in protected areas. With a post on Facebook, the national park reported that […]

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U.S. President Orders Navy Task Force to Caribbean to Counter Venezuela Threat

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