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Alert over choppy sea on Caribbean beaches

December 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The strong winds will cause choppy sea in the national Caribbean, so there will be waves up to 2.4 meters high in the coming days. The conditions will be risky for small boats and bathers. The choppy sea conditions will remain until Saturday, as confirmed by oceanographer Omar Lizano, from the Center for Research in […]

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Forensic doctor and OIJ checked health conditions of Juan Carlos Bolaños

December 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A forensic doctor and agents of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) are verified the health conditions of the cement importer Juan Carlos Bolaños, as confirmed by a source linked to the case. The Public Ministry had confirmed on December 14th that Legal Medicine would evaluate the case of Bolaños’ knee at the request of his […]

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Three garbage trucks were filled after celebrations in San José

December 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

After the Tope Nacional San José, the amount of garbage left in the streets of the capital required three garbage trucks. The activity took place on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, cleaning personnel assigned by the Municipality of San José carried out the work to collect the waste left by thousands of horsemen and attendants. We […]

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Bancrédito Manager was fired

December 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The general manager of Bancrédito, Gerardo Porras, was fired on December 22nd, after the intervention by the National Council of Supervision of the Financial System (Conassif). This was announced by the workers’ union of the bank, who say that Porras himself was the one who broke the news last week. Julio Baltodano, General Secretary of […]

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Deaths on the road continue to rise

December 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Traffic accidents continue to claim victims. In the last hours, the rescue units reported the death of two men who lost their lives on the road in Nicoya, Guanacaste, and in Puerto Jiménez, Golfito. At 6:24 p.m. a collision between a motorcycle and a minibus left the balance of a deceased. As reported by the […]

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Tico stands out among 50 world leaders who fight for the environment

December 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Manfred Kopper is one of the 50 world leaders that make up the “Global Shapers” of the World Economic Forum (WEF). This Costa Rican national is in the network of inspiring young people who work together to address challenges in favor of the environment. Kopper has already stood out as the Director of Climate Change […]

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