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Classes will start on February 6th

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Although the date had been confirmed, the working union’s call for a trike threatened the start of classes: union leaders declared that they would demonstrate on February 6th if the government did not eliminate the Public Employment project from the Legislative Assembly. However, the government announced that it decided to remove this project, as well […]

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Boxing for everyone!

January 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

An ambitious program aims to teach young people from Mora how to box. It counts on two great figures in that sport’s support: Hanna Gabriels and her husband, Bryan “Tiquito” Vásquez. This is a municipal project, which started thanks to the new municipal sports committee. Gilberto Monge, Mayor of Mora, explained that they will start […]

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National authorities will control the sale of some drugs

January 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

National authorities aim to increase control over some drugs that are sold on the market for medical purposes and it plans to do so with a digital platform: t These drugs are better known as “psychotropic and narcotic drugs.” They are delivered in the country through green and blue prescriptions and national legislation requires that the […]

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Legislator Vargas proposed to create a national pension fund

January 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Legislator Humberto Vargas, from Partido Unión Social Cristiana (PUSC), proposed to create a National Pension Fund. The initiative intends that pension beneficiaries can immediately receive the corresponding amount of money to meet their needs. With the creation of the fund, all legal institutions that aim to protect the beneficiaries’ interests would be strengthened. The project […]

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Santa Bárbara Ebais burned down in flames

January 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

For unknown reasons, Santa Bárbara Ebais burned down in a fire where partial damage was reported. Dayanne Contreras, from the Central Communications at the Fire Department, reported that the 250-square-meter structure was damaged and there weren’t affected people. The Investigation Department of the entity will carry out an inspection to determine what originated the fire. […]

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A bill aims to include young people on the Board of Directors of the BANHVI

January 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Legislative Commission on Youth, Children and Adolescents endorsed a bill that aims to include young people on the Board of Directors of the Banking Mortgage Bank (BANHVI). The initiative would introduce an adjustment in the appointment of a youth representative in the administration of the bank. According to legislator Silvia Sánchez, this decision would […]

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