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Archives for May 9, 2017

Lagoon formed after Otto is a threat for residents of Corredores

May 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

In November, Hurricane Otto caused the formation of a lagoon in the community of Abrojo, Ciudad Neily, in the south of the country. It posses a risk of possible landslide due to the pressure of the water, which risks some adjacent houses. Representatives of the National Emergency Commission (CNE) and the Municipality of Corredores met […]

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Canada launches alert for tourists coming to Costa Rica

May 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Last March, the Canadian Bruce McCallum visited Costa Rica. He was in loved with the scenic beauty of Puerto Viejo de Limón and went to photograph the sunrise, not knowing that he would be killed. His death left a trail of sadness among his relatives and embarrassment in Puerto Viejo, one of the most visited […]

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Solis “denounces” international inefficiency to resolve crisis in Venezuela

May 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

President Luis Guillermo Solis denounced the “inefficiency” of international pressure to help solve the crisis in Venezuela. It is not that there is paralysis… but inefficiency, given the nature of the crisis,” said the Costa Rican president in a meeting with correspondents at the Casa de América in Madrid. I don’t think we can say […]

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Prenatal Yoga in San Carlos

May 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A group of 15 pregnant women in San Carlos will be part of the Prenatal Yoga program of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). Women over 20 weeks of pregnancy will have two hours to give their body the opportunity of learning about their new state through breathing, relaxation and postures that prepare them […]

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New York mafia men confess ties with gambling in Costa Rica

May 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Two mobsters of Italian origin who reside in New York accepted to collect money for criminal organizations. The money was the result of bets made in websites based in Costa Rica. This is one of the many cases uncovered by US authorities confirming the link between mafia groups and the operation of betting centers in […]

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Poop bombs, the new Venezuelan weapon!

May 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

For almost 40 days, groups of protesters had been facing the National Guard and National Bolivarian Police in the streets of Venezuela, which has resulted in 37 dead demonstrators. In response, “puputovs” (feces bombs) have emerged recently. On social media there are even instructions on how to prepare these “weapons” against repression, which consist of […]

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

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Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

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