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Helio Fallas tries to justify the fiscal gap left by the previous government

August 20, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Former Finance Minister Helio Fallas flatly rejected any irresponsibility in what was budgeted for this year in terms of debt repayment, despite the 900-billion colones shortage. Fallas gave his statements before the Commission of Income and Expenditure this Monday and explained the budget had the endorsement of the Central Bank and the General Comptroller of […]

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More than 200 tourists reported assaults in the country

August 20, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Out of the three million tourists who visited the country in 2017, 204 reported assaults with the authorities, according to the figures of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). The data also shows that the behavior during this year is similar. Up to August, 138 complaints for assaults have been recorded. Most of the events -of […]

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This picture was not taken in the Northern border

August 20, 2018 by Staff News Writer

A photo that went viral shows a group of people walking on the mountain, but it was not taken in Costa Rica. That photograph does not correspond to any situation that is taking place in the northern border. We would appreciate it if you let us know about this type of fake news, as well […]

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Costa Rica is a worldwide disappointment in the fight against illicit trade

August 19, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Although Costa Rica appears to be relatively better than other Latin American nations in the fight against smuggling, the truth is that it disappoints worldwide, according to the study “Global Environment Index of the Illicit Trade,” presented by the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and which placed Costa Rica in the 46th position out […]

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Paola Mora banned from leaving the country due to cementazo scandal

August 19, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The former president of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Costa Rica, Paola Mora Tumminelli, will not be able to leave the country and must surrender her passport because she is suspected of participating in the cementazo scandal. This was determined by the Extraordinary Court of the First Judicial Circuit, after the precautionary […]

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Virtual courses are now available for animal rescuers

August 19, 2018 by Staff News Writer

As of this Saturday, a series of virtual courses for those interested in being animal welfare rescuers were inaugurated. The project aims to provide a series of tools and competencies to improve and enhance the skills of rescuers who work hard to find homes for abandoned cats and dogs in the country. The initiative called […]

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