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Babies of 20 Zika-positive women show no signs of microcephaly

August 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

For now, the babies of 20 Zika-positive, pregnant women are out of danger of complications such as microcephaly. However, Daniel Salas, from the Health Surveillance of Ministry of Health, said ultrasounds are not a 100% reliable tool to diagnose this condition. According to the doctor, the diagnosis can be better defined in the second trimester […]

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More than 200 leatherback turtles were released by the police!

August 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

In recent days, Public Force and Coast Guard officers have released 200 leatherback turtles on the coast of Limon. During spawning, which began last March, the authorities carry out constant patrols, both at night and at dawn on different beaches, where species are under siege from poachers. The aim of the police officers is to […]

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More than 200,000 marijuana plants were camouflaged among rice and taro

August 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Drug Control Police (PCD) found more than 200,000 marijuana plants camouflaged among rice and taro (tiquisque) paddies in the southern area of the country. The agents were investigating the 26 plantations covering 21 thousand 493 square meters for 10 days, and 215, 833 plants were found and destroyed. In addition, the agents also found […]

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Another earthquake shook Valle Central

August 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

An earthquake of 3 degrees on the Richter scale was felt in Valle Central on Thursday night. According to OVSICORI, the quake had a depth of 72 km and the epicenter was 0.6 km northwest of Guadalupe, Goicoechea. It was reported in San Vicente de Moravia and San Pedro de Montes de Oca. Currently, there […]

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Fire in San Cayetano was arson

August 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The fire that took place in Barrio San Cayetano on Thursday morning was classified as arson, due to the evidence on a video that recorded the event. Although so far authorities have received no complaint, the video recorded by a nearby security camera shows two men walking from the corner about 50 meters at 3:46 […]

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Congress condemns Nicaragua’s arms race

August 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Congress condemned the arms race in Nicaragua and supported the Government of Costa Rica for exercising the right that it has to protect national security in relevant international organizations. The proposal, which was driven by the Libertarian Movement, received 27 votes in favor. However, it was rejected by the legislative faction of the Frente […]

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