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People are worried because of a huge crocodile’s picture

January 25, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A photograph in social networks worries residents from the South zone. The image of a huge crocodile was published on Zona Sur Vive y Lucha website. Apparently, the animal was seen in front of Punta Zancudo estuary. The publication indicates that the relevant authorities must do something, as this is a risk for both local […]

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A policeman was forced to shoot and kill an American Stafford dog

January 25, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A policeman was forced to shoot and kill an American Stafford dog that attacked an elderly in Desamparados. According to Carlos Hidalgo, a spokesman from the Ministry of Public Security, the incident occurred 100 meters east of the Catholic church. He added that, without even knowing the reasons, the animal attacked the old man and […]

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The Executive: “the 15% value added tax is the best for the country”

January 25, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Executive would be willing to consider some legislators’ proposal of establishing the Value Added Tax at 13%, which the Government intends to amount to 15%. However, it insists that the original proposal is the best for the country. This tax is, along with the income one, part of the tax package that the Executive […]

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Fly-fi: JetBlue new attraction

January 25, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Fly-Fi is the new attraction for airline passengers: JetBlue now offers free and fast Wi-Fi on every aircraft, from the boarding gate to the departure gate. The Fly-Fi connects to broadband speed, so people can see videos and use multiple devices at the same time. The service allows JetBlue to offer Amazon Video broadcasts to […]

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The INS wants to improve its relationship with its customers

January 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The National Insurance Institute (INS) recently implemented the Customer Relationship Management (CRM), a project with a significant investment in technology. This will allow the institution to better manage the relationship with customers. This tool will enable the INS to count on integrated information of each one of its insured, in order to have a better […]

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Residents of La Carpio frightened firefighters

January 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

According to Luis Salas, director of Fire Operations, what happened at LA Carpio was something never seen before: a group of neighbors frightened them while they were assisting an emergency. At about 1:00 pm they received an alert for a gas leak in a house, when they went to the scene, two vehicles closed the […]

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