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Legislator urges approval of project to punish child torture

September 5, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Fabricio Alvarado, legislator from National Restoration party, urged the approval of a bill that seeks to punish with up to 40 years in prison the homicide of children under 15 years old, and set the crime of torture against children in the Criminal Code. We must be aware of that and give quick access to […]

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Brakes, tires and emissions: Costa Rican buses main flaws

September 5, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Ricans often choose buses to get to work, college or tourisms destinations. As part of the public transport fleet, these buses must undergo a Vehicle Technical Review (RTV) twice a year. 59% of them approve in the first inspection, however, this does not mean they are in good condition. According to RTV, most buses […]

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Puntarenas is the new focus of Zika

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The focus of infection with Zika seems controlled in Garabito, where dozens of cases were confirmed until 3 weeks ago. The Ministry of Health has confirmed 6 new cases in the area. We struggled a lot, really (to control Zika),” says Rodrigo Marín, head of the vectors department of the Health Ministry. However, the official […]

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Uber drivers say the company blocked them

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Drivers who subscribed their vehicles to be part of the company Uber, ensure that the company blocked the app for them and therefore could not continue to provide the service. A driver that provides service between Cartago and San José (who asked to remain anonymous), said that since last Monday the app does not work […]

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Talamanca fights tobacco with artistic show

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

From Wednesday until next Friday, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) will use dance, theater and music to convey a message against tobacco consumption in the communities of Talamanca, Sixaola and Valle La Estrella. This strategy was implemented by the entity the previous year to persuade people of the need to quit smoking, and […]

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Correos will hire more staff to cope with packages from China

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Due to the large amount of purchases made in Chinese websites, Correos de Costa Rica will hire more staff to cope with deliveries. In Correos we have had to take significant steps to address the growth that is taking place at the level of e-commerce from Asia. One the actions implemented recently was hiring more […]

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