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Archives for February 24, 2017

A cougar ate a turtle at Santa Rosa National Park

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A video shared through social networks shows a cougar eating a turtle in the middle of the day at Santa Rosa National Park, Guanacaste. The images were published by Luis Fonseca, who works in the park and shared the video on Guanacaste Conservation Area Facebook page. In the video, the cougar is calmly eating the […]

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The government: “child sexual abuse must be punished”

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

After knowing about the case of a pregnant girl who was allegedly raped by her father, the Executive expressed its opinion. The Costa Rican government rejected any sexual abuse that affects children and it urged all institutions to use the law as their best weapon. As expressed by national authorities, these crimes must be punished […]

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Some associations urged authorities to investigate the cause of death of thousands of fishes

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Some associations have requested authorities to investigate the causes of death of thousands of fishes in Puntarenas beaches because it affects the marine environment. Gladys Martínez, lawyer at Marine Biodiversity and Environment Program, declared that it is important to determine what is affecting the fishes in order to prevent this situation from happening again. According […]

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Uber drivers can now be fined

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The decision made by the Constitutional Court of declaring inadmissible the actions of unconstitutionality filed against the law on Public Service of Taxi Transport Mode (SEETAXI) makes legal fines given to Uber drivers. On February 19th, 2016, the Chamber upheld the amparo thereby it prevented officers from charging fines; However, due to the resolution, the […]

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La Platina work completion date is still March 15th

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) informed that the work completion date in La Platina bridge is still March 15th. In addition, Minister Carlos Villalta said that the total closures will not longer take place. Regarding the measures to reduce the impact of the works on General Cañas Highway users, the minister said […]

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A bill aims to prevent the use of cellphones in prisons

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Commission on Security and Drug Trafficking of the National Assembly approved a bill proposal that would prevent the use of cellphones in prisons. The initiative, presented by the Executive, would require network operators and telecommunications service providers to take measures to prevent inmates from using wireless services to commit crimes from prison. Legislator Marco […]

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