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Court President gives his cell phone number to be contacted in cases of gender violence

May 30, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Carlos Chinchilla, president of the Supreme Court of Justice, said that he and the Judiciary are committed to eradicating violence against women, so he publicly gave his telephone number (84241313) during an activity organized by the National Institute of Women (INAMU). If they call me, I probably will not answer, but will via WhatsApp,” the […]

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Rains affected the province of Heredia again

May 30, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The heavy rains once again affected the province of Heredia on Wednesday afternoon. The water flooded the main streets of the area causing traffic problems in the main roads. The Fire Department also indicated that in Los Llanos sector, Monteverde de Puntarenas, a school and several houses suffered floods caused by sewer obstruction. crhoy.com

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Whirlwind caused power outage and damage to houses in Cartago

May 30, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The areas of Lomas de Quircot and Buena Vista de Pacayas in Cartago have no power service. Apparently, the failure would have occurred after the passage of a whirlwind in the place at 1:30 on Wednesday afternoon. According to the company Jasec, their staff will review and corroborate what happened. The Fire Department indicated that […]

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Carlos Alvarado fires president of SINART

May 29, 2018 by Staff News Writer

On Tuesday, the government fired the executive president of the National Radio and Television System (SINART), Mario Alfaro. The decision was made by the Executive Branch after a report presented to the Governing Council, which had been investigating since May 3rd an alleged influence peddling by Alfaro. The decision was announced by President Carlos Alvarado […]

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More Mexican drug from gang that trafficked by vehicle

May 29, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The authorities seized another 166 packages of cocaine that apparently belong to a Mexican gang that sent drugs to the United States. According to the Office of the Assistant Attorney General against Organized Crime (FACDO), 700 kilograms of cocaine have been seized from this group in recent months. On Tuesday, an operation was conducted in […]

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National Parks will be allowed to have personnel hired by organizations

May 29, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Legislators approved in the second reading a bill that will give more human resources to the National Parks. With the reform, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAX) will be able to receive support personnel hired by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for protected areas. Currently, Costa Rica has 127 protected areas that cover more than 25% […]

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