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Plastic bags prohibition is on its way

February 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Members of the Environmental Commission paved the way for a bill that seeks to ban the free distribution of plastic bags in stores. The legislators unanimously rejected 20 motions imposed by the Libertarian Movement, which had obstructed the progress of the initiative. The proposal seeks to amend the Law for Waste Management in order to […]

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4 people arrested for human trafficking in Heredia

February 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

On Saturday morning, the Immigration Police arrested four people suspected of trafficking Nicaraguan migrants. In an operation that took place in Tapón de Chilamate in Sarapiquí, Heredia, the officers intercepted three buses with 38 undocumented Nicaraguan nationals. The three drivers as well as a collaborator, all Costa Ricans, were arrested. They were identified with the […]

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Picnic on the River is back

February 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Fourth National “Picnic on the River” Day will take place on March 12th. The event brings together about 50 organizations and invites everyone to participate. This activity was to be held last November, but it had to be suspended due to Hurricane Otto. Picnic on the River aims to enjoy urban rivers, appreciate them […]

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Central American Network to fight obesity

February 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Eight public universities in Central America are determined to fight obesity and overweight that affect many children in school age. To that end came the creation of the “Central American Network for Applied Research in Children and Adolescents in Human Movement, Psychomotor and Health”, integrated by the Autonomous University of Nicaragua, the National Pedagogical Francisco […]

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“Monchito” is helping dogs!

February 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Monchito was attacked with a machete 2 years ago. It lost its paw and also the confidence in human beings. However, what seemed to be a sad-ending story became the inspiration to help hundreds of dogs living in shelters. Beatriz Brenes adopted Monchito and decided that she should do something to help unlucky dogs. When […]

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AyA will report people who benefit from illegal connections to obtain water

February 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

For the first time, the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) will report people who benefit from illegal connections to obtain water. After a first inspection, there were from 10 to 15 cases of condominiums or buildings that get water from illegally placed pipes, all located in the Great Metropolitan Area (GAM). It […]

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