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Archives for August 2017

Uber drivers will wake up to call for calm and ask for support

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Uber case does not give truce to the country. In the wake of recent violence, the Uber National Drivers’ Network announced on Monday that it will hold a 48-hour vigil to call the various public transport sectors to be peaceful. The activity will be held in the Plaza de la Democracia, starting at 4:00 […]

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These are the waves that impact the Costa Rican Pacific

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Independent photographer Ezequiel Becerra captured with his camera the force with which the waves are crashing the coast in Puerto Caldera de Puntarenas, in the Central Pacific of the country. They show not only the force of waves, but also the important height that reaches populated places. Since last weekend, the University of Costa Rica […]

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Mayor of Tibás to propose changes to face road congestion

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Carlos Cascante, Mayor of Tibás, said that although they believe the reorganization of the road will bring benefits to the users of public transport, it is also necessary to make some changes to the original plan. According to Cascante, in three days there have been positive results, since the 72 routes that pass through the […]

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Mother of missing American calls Costa Rican mothers for help

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Luda Gimelfarb feels that her son is alive. David disappeared eight years ago in the Rincón de la Vieja National Park and until now the judicial authorities do not know anything about his whereabouts. The woman told that she feels that her son is alive and asks Costa Rican mothers to help her find him. […]

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Video confirms increase in tapir sightings in communities

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Tapir sightings are increasingly common in communities bordering Corcovado National Park, according to Carlos Madriz, reserve administrator. From January 2017 to date, they have received three reports, two in the last month and although it seems like a small number, Madriz said that it is strange for these animals to leave the park. In a […]

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OIJ arrested Barny

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Barny Baltodano López, who was among the most wanted by the Judicial Investigation Agency has already been arrested, as reported by the institution on its website. Baltodano was wanted for aggravated robbery and was listed along 10 subjects wanted by judicial authorities. This is the only one that has been arrested after the list was […]

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