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Outbreak of bovine paralytic rabies in Coto Brus

August 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The National Animal Health Service (SENASA), of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), detected the first case of bovine paralytic rabies this year. The incident happened on a farm located in the canton of Coto Brus, in the district of San Vito, specifically in the village Los Reyes, where three animals have died because […]

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Businessman to sue MEIC for banning promotions with Uber

August 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Gustavo Araya, one of the first entrepreneurs notified by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) to remove promotions for Uber users, filed an objection against this warning. Araya is the general manager of the Wyndham Herradura Hotel and the Hard Rock Café restaurants. On August 17th, Araya received a notification from MEIC, where […]

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Captain arrested over illegal fishing in Salinas Bay

August 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The National Coast Guard Service and the Public Force seized almost one kilometer of illegal trammels, in Salinas Bay, La Cruz de Guanacaste. Authorities stopped the illegal fishing act in an operation from the Puerto Mora Coast Guard Station in the North Pacific. These illegal nets devastate marine fauna, as they catch species of all […]

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Public Force has seized more than one ton of drug in the Pacific

August 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Central Pacific Public Force has seized more than a ton of drug so far this year. According to the Regional Directorate of the Public Force in the Central Pacific, from January to August 2017 the institution has seized 1,060 kilograms of cocaine, as well as more than 11 kilograms of compressed marijuana. These amounts have […]

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Are you planning on going to Expocasa?

August 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The renowned “Expocasa y Decoración” fair will celebrate its 16th edition. The event, which is aimed at buyers and general public interested in acquiring, financing or remodeling their home, lot or commercial premises, will be held from August 23rd to 27th 2017. The fair will bring together more than 100 exhibitors, including real estate and […]

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Giant whale made from plastic bottles in Puntarenas

August 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The data is worrying: it is estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s seas. Daily human activities are filled with the pollutant material and it reaches rivers and seas for different reasons. Therefore, a group of organizations and residents of Osa, in Puntarenas, built a whale with 3,494 […]

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