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CANATUR asks businessmen to increase security to protect tourists

December 6, 2018 by Staff News Writer

After the murder of a Venezuelan tourist, which has affected the image of the country, the National Chamber of Tourism called on the private sector to increase security measures in their businesses to protect the tourists who visit the country. The entity sent this message at the beginning of the high season, when the arrival […]

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OIJ needs help to find Carla Stefaniak’s suitcase

December 6, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The judicial authorities asked citizens for help to find a black suitcase with a white floral pattern that belonged to Carla Stefaniak, the Venezuelan tourist who was found dead on Monday, at the Villa Le-Mas hotel in San Antonio de Escazú. On Wednesday, a person found some of the foreigner’s clothing in a property next […]

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More than two thousand blood donors are needed this season

December 6, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The Christmas season is not only a joyful period, it’s also the time when blood is scarce in hospitals in the country. In order to meet the needs of patients, including those who were in traffic accidents, it is necessary to increase the reserves of this vital liquid. The National Blood Bank needs 2,142 donors. […]

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Costa Rica will have new trains in 2020

December 6, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The government purchased new trains from China, and they will allow Costa Ricans to travel much more comfortably than before. The eight new trains were purchased from the CRRC Quingdao Sifang Co., Ltd. factory through direct negotiation. Each train has the latest in technology and two “Diesel Mutiple Unit”, which will be manufactured according to […]

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President ignores scope of migratory pact rejected by 10 other countries

December 5, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Carlos Alvarado does not know the scope of an immigration agreement that the country is about to sign on December 10th and 11th in Morocco and that until Wednesday had already been rejected by 10 other nations. He referred the matter to the Foreign Ministry. The Global Compact for Ordinary and Regular Migration, promoted by […]

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Moody’s downgrades Costa Rica despite tax reform

December 5, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Risk rating firm Moody’s downgraded the rates of the Costa Rican government bonds from Ba2 to B1 on Wednesday, and gave it a negative outlook. According to the company, the decision is justified in the continuous and projected worsening of the fiscal deficit, in spite of the efforts of fiscal consolidation and the growth in […]

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