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The four police officers, who were dismissed after a traffic accident, must be reinstated

December 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

According to a missive sent by the legal department of the Ministry of Public Security to the human resources department, the four police officers who were dismissed after a traffic accident must be reinstated to their jobs. The four policemen were accused of Involuntary manslaughter due to a traffic accident. However, court documents determined that […]

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A dog was raped and attacked by a man in San José

December 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A video started circulating on Facebook: it showed a man mistreating an American Stanford dog in Higuito de Desamparados. The man was punching the animal to keep it away. He hit the dog’s face and knock it down. After seeing the video, a woman decided to travel from Puntarenas to rescue it. Her name is […]

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Tourist and emblematic places affected by hurricane Otto are working again

December 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Hurricane Otto hit the area of La Fortuna de Bagaces in Guanacaste. The weather phenomenon was relentless and destroyed everything that was on its way. Tourist and emblematic places of the area, such as Thermomanía, Yoko Termales and Termal El Guayacán, were greatly affected. However, they now reopen their doors. According to Prisicilla Solano, president […]

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If you are waiting for an arthroscopy or correction of carpal tunnel syndrome, the CCSS will call you!

December 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If you are waiting for an arthroscopy or correction carpal tunnel syndrome at San Rafael de Alajuela and Max Peralta hospitals in Cartago, pay attention to your pone: officials from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) could call you at any time. The Fund intends to assist 2,000 pending cases during 2017. It is […]

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UCCAEP recognized the legislators’ efforts to pass the Bill to Fight Tax Fraud

December 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

After the approval of the Bill to Fight Tax Fraud, the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) recognized the efforts of most legislators for having assessed the information provided by all parties . The group supports the goal to fight tax fraud with legal tools that protect authorities and […]

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INS float was awarded at the Light Festival!

December 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

“Somos Protectores” float, from the National Insurance Institute (INS) was awarded as the brightest float at The Light Festival. The float, which measured 20 meters long, 6 meters wide and 4 meters high, was built on a bus chassis, with electricity, LED screens and intelligent lights. In addition, Claro Costa Rica won the second place […]

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