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Vehicle runs over six cyclists in Vuelta a Nicoya

October 29, 2017 by Staff News Writer

On Sunday morning, six cyclists of the elite category were attacked by a vehicle when competing in Vuelta a Nicoya. The information was released on the CR Cycling page. The unofficial version is that the cyclists invaded the lane in a curve and they ran into the vehicle. This is investigated by the authorities that […]

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The CCSS attacks fast food offers

October 29, 2017 by Staff News Writer

With a direct message against poor diet, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) used Halloween to get attention on social networks. What if we quit acting like clowns and eat well? Don’t be scared of the future, better eat healthy!” The institution posted this in the midst of offers by fast food chains that […]

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Recope pipeline was vandalized to steal diesel

October 29, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The pipeline of the Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (Recope) was broken in Matina, on the way to Limón, apparently to steal diesel from it. Guillermo Montoya, from the Fire Department of Costa Rica, reported that the fuel spill was caused by vandalism. He explained that aquifers were not affected and that they proceeded to make […]

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Priest linked to abuses in OIJ cells found dead

October 29, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The judicial police confirmed the death of a 62-year-old man in one of the cells of the Judicial Investigation Agency in Limón. The finding was made this Sunday. The deceased was identified as Porras, an evangelical priest. The man was arrested last week and was linked to child abuse. The authorities believe that Porras took […]

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