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Technology to monitor prisoners in hospitals

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

After an inmate named Porras escaped from the authorities while being treated at the CalderÓn Guardia Hospital, the Penitentiary Police is preparing a plan to monitor inmates through technology. According to director Pablo Bertozzi, the protocol of medical centers forbids the presence of members of security forces in the areas of care and recovery, as […]

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The US promises no massive deportations or army deployment

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

US Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said on Thursday that there will be no “massive deportations” or “use of military force” for his country’s new immigration guidelines during a visit to Mexico to rebuild battered bilateral relations. In a press appearance in the Mexican capital along with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and […]

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Dozens of people are victims of alleged scams with real estate projects

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Dozens of people are victims of alleged scams with real estate projects that are carried out. This week the Public Prosecutor’s Office released the case of at least 6 people who filed a complaint against a company that offered them luxury condominiums and that, despite the payment, never happened. In fact, the Ministry of Industry […]

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Costa Rican entrepreneurs are studying the presidential candidates

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rican entrepreneurs rush to face the presidential elections of 2018 and try to find the candidate who suits their interests the best. In addition, candidates do not miss the opportunity to try to convince them with their proposals. The truth is that the entrepreneurs will be able to choose from a range of options, […]

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Pacheco: “what is not prohibited is allowed”

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The recent ruling of the Constitutional Chamber that left out the actions against the law that regulates the Public Service of Remunerated Transportation of People in the Taxi Mode (SEETAXI) generated more doubts than answers. The expectation of many was that Chamber IV would refer to the legality of Uber’s service , but the magistrates […]

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Tips to protect yourself on the Internet!

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A study shows that about 83% of social network and Internet users in Latin America feel exposed, mainly when using Facebook. Eset security company conducted the consultation during 2016 and determined that 31% of people said that they are outraged by the ease with which personal information is filtered, in the absence of online services […]

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