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Turrialba volcano is calm and without eruptions

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

According to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI), Turrialba volcano continues to be calm and does not record any eruptions. Seismic records show low-amplitude, volcanic tremors with no ash emission. The gas is transported to the northwest and seems transparent due to the dry conditions, explained the entity on its Facebook profile. […]

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The construction of the National Convention Center will start next week!

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Minister of Tourism Mauricio Ventura announced that the first stone of the National Convention Center will be placed on February 2nd. By doing that, the construction of the work will officially start, which will allow Costa Rica to have a place to summon thousands of executive tourists each year. President Luis Guillermo Solís will be […]

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The current tax and public employment bills will not longer be read at the National Assembly

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Government will remove the tax bill, as well as the public employment bill, which aims to reduce salary bonuses, from the extraordinary sessions of the Legislative Assembly. So was announced by minister of the Presidency Sergio Alfaro, who made it clear that they will include the new proposals, which will count on the Legislative […]

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The OIJ arrested a man for allegedly selling drugs from home

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Agents from the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) of Guápiles arrested a 29-year-old man in Pococí. He is an alleged drug seller. Authorities started the investigation after receiving confidential information, which stated that the suspect was engaged in the sale of drugs at home. Investigators from the OIJ raided the suspect’s house. They seized 17 doses […]

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An alleged procurer was arrested in Dent

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Agents from the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) arrested a 60-year-old man in Dent sector, suspected of being a procurer. Officials started the investigation after receiving confidential information. Authorities were told that the suspect had a house where he allegedly kept women who offered sexual services in exchange for money. Apparently, half of the money collected […]

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Water in Cartago is not polluted

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

An image is circulating in social networks. It states the following: Microbiological agents in the water, such as fecal coliforms, were found in 66 municipal aqueducts of Cartago, Jiménez, La Unión, Oreamuno, Paraíso, Turrialba and the district of Cervantes. To avoid possible stomach diseases, boil the water for consumption or buy bottled water. However, according […]

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