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Archives for March 7, 2017

“Warming up” to legalize Uber

March 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

In the last two weeks, there have been at least two acts of violence and clashes between taxi drivers and Uber drivers. The most recent occurred on Saturday in Los Guido de Desamparados, when an Uber driver was cornered and apparently threatened with a firearm by 3 red taxi drivers. While many point out that […]

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“Pollo” led Costa Rican drug gang from Nicaraguan prison

March 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The gang dismantled on Tuesday morning operated despite the fact its leader was imprisoned in Nicaragua. Martínez Fajardo, also known as “Pollo”, had designated “area managers” to conduct his illegal operations. Wálter Espinoza, director of the OIJ, said that the orders and guidelines for the gang’s illegal business in Costa Rica came from the northern […]

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OIJ breaks narco structure

March 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Agents of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) made 44 raids in different sectors of the capital with the purpose of dismantling a group of drug traffickers. Confidential sources mentioned that the group would be led by a subject known as “Pollo”, who is imprisoned in Nicaragua. Judicial authorities arrested at least 30 people and seized […]

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Suspension of bus stops in Curridabat and Tres Ríos

March 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The residents of Granadilla in Curridabat and San Ramón in Tres Ríos who use the bus service must now get used to the fact that several regular bus stops will be suspended until April 15th. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) is conducting repair works in the main street to Granadilla, which forces […]

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Which public institutions grant the best working benefits?

March 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

According to the Comptroller’s Office, three public institutions grant the best working incentives. They are: -Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) -The Social Protection Board -The Costa Rican Institute of Tourism Do you want a good job? For 2017, Recope plans to spend ¢ 10,590 million on fixed salaries. However, the incentives for its workers will […]

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A man is under investigation for wearing a Public Force shirt and carrying a gun

March 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Public Prosecutor is investigating a man surnamed Siezo Alvarado who was arrested in Pérez Zeledón after wearing a Public Force T-shirt and carrying a firearm. The events took place last Friday and he is serving 2 weeks in pre-trial detention while investigating the case in Barrio Cocorí de Pérez Zeledón. According to the Public […]

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