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Archives for April 2017

Time to get to know Costa Rica’s natural wonders!

April 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

If you do not know the natural wonders of this country, this is your moment. The Palo Verde National Park, Tortuguero, Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte, Carara and Arenal Volcano have a number of challenges for visitors as part of the CRx5 Challenge that started on Thursday and will run until June 2nd. The objective is […]

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A jaguar was killed in San Carlos

April 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A jaguar, which is an endangered species in Costa Rica, was recently killed in a shelter in San Carlos. Those suspected of committing such a cruelty are a group dedicated to illegal hunting. Apparently, the subjects, who would be from Pital de San Carlos and San Ramón de Alajuela, are poachers; They would have animals, equipment […]

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Oil prices are raising

April 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The oil price rose on Thursday, confirming a willingness to face a possible reduction in world supply and in the absence of elements affecting the market. The light sweet crude for May delivery earned 55 cents to reach $ 51.70 on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). In London, the North Sea Brent price on […]

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A commission will request Ana Gabriel Zúñiga’s removal

April 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Commission for Control of Income and Public Expenditure of the Legislative Assembly will request President Luis Guillermo Solís the removal of deputy minister of the Presidency Ana Gabriel Zúñiga, for receiving ¢ 30 million as part of the exclusive-dedication Incentive without meeting the requirements. They will also ask Zúñiga to return the money to the […]

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Reversible lane on Maundy Thursday

April 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

On Maundy Thursday, there will be a reversible lane on Route 27 towards the Pacific. This measure aims to facilitate the massive departure of tourists to the coast towards Guanacaste and Puntarenas. On that day, the dynamic will be applied between Ciudad Colón and Pozón. Cars will be able to circulate in all lanes heading the […]

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Be careful at restaurants and bars!

April 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

If you go to bars and restaurants, you should be careful. Many people drink liquor and use drugs at these sites because they want to do it. However, sometimes other people put drugs into people’s drinks in order to rob them, rape them, among others. Minnely Quirós, an expert at the Institute of Alcoholism and […]

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U.S. President Orders Navy Task Force to Caribbean to Counter Venezuela Threat

Costa Rica Government Silent on Travel Ban with Just 13 Days Left

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Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

President confirms gasoline give away for ethanol pilot project

Chinese company sells low cost smart phones in Costa Rica

Search continues for small plane missing in Drake

Farmers will march to the Ministry of Agriculture

IMN warns of dangerous UV radiation this Friday

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