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Archives for July 11, 2018

Ofelia Taitelbaum will go to trial for 41 alleged crimes

July 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

In a resolution issued on June 4th, the Criminal Court of the Treasury and the Civil Service ordered prosecuting Ofelia Taitelbaum, former ombudsman, for alleged crimes of ideological falsification and coercion. This was confirmed by the press office of the Public Ministry, after a second hearing was held to define the opening of the trial. […]

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Costa Rican company reuses containers and transforms them into storage units

July 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Repurposing many items and products that were previously discarded has gained popularity in recent years. This type of practices arise from environmental awareness in companies, people, and organizations, which seek to mitigate the negative impact on the atmosphere. Repurposing offers multiple advantages to the environment, such as the reduction of the huge gap between the […]

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President says dialogue with unions was positive

July 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

President Carlos Alvarado assured that the meetings held with the different trade union groups on the subject of the fiscal reform have been very positive. However, he emphasized that this is a process. We are in a process of dialogue and I see a positive process because that dialogue has been sustained and we have […]

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Authorities found 11 horses before they were slaughtered for human consumption

July 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The Border Police of the Ministry of Security confiscated 11 horses, which apparently were unhealthy and intended for human consumption. The animals were found in a patrol in the town of Las Delicias, canton of Los Chiles, about two kilometers from Mojón No. 7. In that place, the smugglers who were introducing them to the […]

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Government promises new hospital in Puntarenas by 2021

July 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The president of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), Fernando Llorca, assured there are five bidders formally constituted to build the new hospital in Puntarenas. If they present turnkey projects and there are no appeals, the award would be given in the next few months. The hierarch hopes the Hospital to be built by […]

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Ferry to El Salvador will start operating in August, according to the Government

July 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

More than two and a half years after it was announced, the ferry service between Puerto Caldera in Costa Rica and El Salvador will finally start operations, according to the promise by President Carlos Alvarado, after his predecessor Luis Guillermo Solís failed to comply with all the deadlines and offers made in this regard. Alvarado […]

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Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

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