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After eight years, the country has the presidency of the OAS

July 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

After eight years of not occupying the seat, from July 1st Costa Rica holds again the presidency of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) with headquarters in Washington, United States. Until September 30th, the country will be able to prioritize the agenda of this forum. The national ambassador to the OAS, […]

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National Theater will expose its historical secrets to the public

July 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Perhaps many have heard that the floor of the National Theater can be raised or lowered thanks to an iconic screw system with no end, but how many have actually seen it? That’s what the administration of the National Theater wants to show people by opening the areas normally hidden from the public in the […]

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Costa Rica has the lowest labor productivity in 40 countries

July 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Labor productivity in Costa Rica, understood as the contribution to production (GDP) for each hour worked in the country, is the lowest of 40 countries, according to the latest OECD report, published this week. However, poor growth in labor productivity continues to distinguish the most advanced economies in the world and risks compromising improvements in […]

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This weekend, authorities arrested more than 100 people in mega-operation

July 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

This weekend, the Public Force and other police bodies managed to capture 102 outlaws throughout the national territory. Police mega-operative number 13 in the last two months the police caught 47 people with pending issues for misdemeanors and other 18 were caught while participating in an illegal act. In addition, another 17 had arrest warrants, […]

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Water service to be suspended in some parts of Heredia on Monday

July 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The Public Services Company of Heredia (ESPH) announced that, due to washing and maintenance works in Río Segundo water treatment plant, water service will be suspended from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday. These works are necessary to maintain the quality of the water provided to the neighbors. Some of the affected areas are […]

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Marshal of the March for Diversity: “The most significant word is respect”

July 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Transgender actress Jimena Franco, marshal of the March for Diversity 2018, assured that they will keep proclaiming respect for the LGTBI community (Lesbians, Gais, Trans, Bisexuals, Intersexo) from Costa Rica. Franco was designated as marshal this year by virtue of the role played in the national film Abrázame como Antes, by director Jurgen Ureña, where […]

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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

President confirms gasoline give away for ethanol pilot project

Chinese company sells low cost smart phones in Costa Rica

Search continues for small plane missing in Drake

Farmers will march to the Ministry of Agriculture

IMN warns of dangerous UV radiation this Friday

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