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Pacheco: “What was the point of proposing a project that they were not going to support?”

January 20, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) stated that the public employment bill is a mockery to the productive sector and the country, because in appearance before legislators, minister of the Presidency Sergio Alfaro declared it was not enough. We express our deepest discomfort at this “political maneuver” […]

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The air taxi, a new way to avoid La Platina closure

January 20, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Alas Aerotur announced its new service that will operate from January 23rd. It aims to help domestic and foreign tourists so that they arrive on time to their scheduled flights during La Platina closure: the company will introduce the air taxi. The air taxi will leave from Tobías Bolaños Airport towards Juan Santamaría Airport in […]

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You can be punished for insulting people on social networks

January 20, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Behind a screen, a keyboard and the Internet, many are brave and courageous. However, the situation is completely the opposite in real life. What most people do not know is that this desire to offend and insult though social networks is such a serious issue that it can lead people to the court. In Costa […]

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‘El Chapo’ Guzmán will be extradited to the United States

January 20, 2017 by Staff News Writer

According to the Mexican government, Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzman Loera, leader of Sinaloa Cartel, will be extradited within the next few hours to the United States. A report from El Universal stated that Guzman was at Ciudad Juárez International Airport, ready to be sent to New York City. Other media such as Televisa and Univision […]

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The new regulations on Virilla River will be in force from January 21st

January 20, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The decree that defines the regulated crossing through Virilla River, on the general Cañas highway, will be published on January 20th and it will be in force on January 21st. With the signature of president of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solis and minister of Public Works and Transport Carlos Villalta, the decree establishes that the […]

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AyA, MAG and MOPT requested more time to finish their emergency plans

January 20, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Emergency Plan must be ready on January 30th. It will explain the work to be carried out in the areas affected by Hurricane Otto. The National Emergency Commission is working on it to have it ready. According to Ivan Brenes, President of the CNE, there is no problem with the deadline. However, some institutions requested […]

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