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Archives for February 2019

Prosecution requests Arias to be banned from leaving the country

February 22, 2019 by Staff News Writer

The Public Prosecutor’s Office requested, through an appeal, that the impediment to exit the country against former President Óscar Arias Sánchez be issued as a precautionary measure. This was confirmed by the Attorney General of the Republic, Emilia Navas Aparicio, who expressed she is waiting for the date of the appeal hearing and request the […]

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Costa Rica will face severe water shortages

February 22, 2019 by Staff News Writer

The Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) referred to the lack of water that afflicts some communities in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) and the rest of the country. The shortage conditions are linked to the impact of the drought (lack of rainfall) because of El Niño phenomenon. According to data provided by […]

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Exchange market showed less tension at the end of 2018

February 20, 2019 by Staff News Writer

Last December, the exchange market showed less tension: the windows showed a surplus of $64.5 million. Compared to the deficit observed in the previous three months, the exchange rate was more stable, with an annual variation of 6.90% According to the Central Bank, this allowed it to return at the end of the year part […]

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Minister and hoteliers ask for regulation of Airbnb

February 20, 2019 by Staff News Writer

Minister of Tourism María Amalia Revelo, and Javier Pacheco, vice president of the Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels (CCH), expressed the urgency of approving the bill to regulate non-traditional lodging, mainly for three reasons: it is an unfair competition for the sector, it would provide security to tourists, and it generates taxes for the benefit […]

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Experience the magic of Coco Island without traveling 36 hours

February 20, 2019 by Staff News Writer

Musician Manuel Obregón captivated audiences with his music inspired by Coco Island, while the talented Carlos Hiller created a painting that represents the biodiversity of this jewel of nature. This was the first weekend of the Virtual reality project ‘Mi Isla del Coco’, carried out in Multiplaza Escazú and had the support of the renowned […]

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International arrest warrant against father Mauricio Víquez

February 20, 2019 by Staff News Writer

The judiciary confirmed to CRHoy.com that on Tuesday it issued the international arrest warrant against the priest Mauricio Víquez Lizano, who was accused of abusing a minor. The sanctioned priest is out of the country since January 7th. There are also nine canonical accusations against Víquez for alleged sexual abuse of altar boys. These join […]

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