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Archives for January 2017

Mena Izaguirre will spend 6 months in pre-trial detention

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A man surnamed Mena Izaguirre will spend the next 6 months in pre-trial detention , as he is the alleged responsible of killing an Asian trader from that area. He is accused of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. The precautionary measure was received by the Criminal Court of the place. Mena is under investigation due […]

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Kivú’s health has changed in recent days

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

In December 2016, authorities from the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) declared that it was an achievement to transfer lion Kivú from Simón Bolívar Park to the ZooAve Animal Rescue Center. However, it has recently informed that Kivú’s health is not good. Through its official Facebook page, the Ministry briefly indicated that the lion’s […]

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The Executive proposed a 0.76% salary increase for the first half of the year

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The State’s proposal for the salary increase during the first half of the year is 0.76%, which is equivalent to 760 colones per 100,000 colones. Although union representatives were not present, minister of Labor Alfredo Hasbun announced the Government’s proposal for public sector employees. Authorities are also making a proposal to make an adjustment to […]

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An establishment will be closed for allegedly offering sex services

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Municipal Police investigated an establishment located on 9th avenue at the center of San José for the alleged offense of procuring. During the police intervention, there were about 20 people in the area, including clients and sex workers. In addition, the owner of the business, a 50-year-old Costa Rican, was arrested. The operation was […]

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Classes will start on February 6th

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Although the date had been confirmed, the working union’s call for a trike threatened the start of classes: union leaders declared that they would demonstrate on February 6th if the government did not eliminate the Public Employment project from the Legislative Assembly. However, the government announced that it decided to remove this project, as well […]

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Boxing for everyone!

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

An ambitious program aims to teach young people from Mora how to box. It counts on two great figures in that sport’s support: Hanna Gabriels and her husband, Bryan “Tiquito” Vásquez. This is a municipal project, which started thanks to the new municipal sports committee. Gilberto Monge, Mayor of Mora, explained that they will start […]

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