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Archives for March 2018

Wave of femicides: “How can we believe we are the happiest country?”

March 20, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Paradoxically, the month when the International Women’s Day is celebrated became one of the most violent for them in Costa Rica. Out of the eight possible femicides reported during this year, six have occurred in March. Without a doubt, a warning signal from every point of view. The most recent case was that of Kimberly […]

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Finally! Artisans moved to the new market

March 20, 2018 by Staff News Writer

On Monday, the Municipality of San José (MSJ) made the official presentation of the Municipal Artisan’s Market, which houses about 80 artisans who inhabited Calle 13 Bis, in Cuesta de Moras until Friday. The authorities of the municipality and the Catholic Church participated in the activity. Johnny Araya, mayor of San José, said that this […]

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Guatuso cacao producers stand out for sustainable practices

March 20, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Around 80 cacao producers in Guatuso stand out not only for producing healthy and excellent products, but also for doing so with sustainable practices. Such is the case of Juan Carlos Sibaja and his wife María Elizondo, as well as Elías Cruz and Irene Esquivel, who have improved the income of their families through the […]

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Video shows red-hot show in Turrialba Volcano

March 20, 2018 by Staff News Writer

With spectacular reddish tones due to the high temperatures, a video of more than two minutes compiles what happens inside Turrialba Volcano. This colossus, one of the most active in the country, is constantly visited by scientists in charge of recommending actions around the massif. One of them is Geoffroy Avard, volcanologist at the Volcanological […]

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Neighbors of Cartago denounce aggression to dog

March 20, 2018 by Staff News Writer

At 2:00 am this Monday, the San Francisco de los Diques neighborhood in Cartago was filled with howls of pain from a small dog. The animal had been around the place for several days, but no one claims to be its owner. After several minutes of searching in a coffee plantation, the neighbors found the […]

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Huge Leatherback Turtle rescued from airport tracks in Limón

March 20, 2018 by Staff News Writer

A 1.5-meter long leatherback turtle was crossing the tracks at the Limón airport yesterday morning. The Fire Department dealt with the emergency to avoid aircraft accidents. MINAE was informed for its due control,” said the entity. The Airport Police of the Ministry of Public Security also participated in the operation. crhoy.com

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