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Politicians used their social networks to express their condolences for Luis Alberto Monge’s death

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Politicians from all parties used their social networks to express their condolences for Luis Alberto Monge’s death, but they also highlighted the legacy of his presidency. Oscar Arias, former president, was the last to express his condolences to Monge’s family and joined the chorus of people who have shown their love and respect. Luis Alberto […]

Some schools are still being used as shelters

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Some schools are still being used as shelters in the wake of Hurricane Otto, so the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) is looking for ways to open them to finish the school year. According to minister Martha Mora, children have the right to finish the school year and get graduated. It is very important that […]

Visit the longest mural in Costa Rica

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On the street of Tirrases of Curridabat, in Higuerón district, there is a 220-meter-long, up-to-4 meter-high mural. This is the longest mural in Costa Rica. But its size is not the only thing that attracts attention, even its dimensions are not that important when it comes to its meaning. Si yo fuera de algún lugar, […]

Tips for a safe and Merry Christmas

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It smells like Christmas bonus! But the threats around you could leave you without a single colon. These tips, from MasterCard and the Bank of Costa Rica, will help you keep your personal and financial information safe. Create powerful passwords: -Strong passwords are complex. Use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. -Change your password […]

The red alert continues in Abrojo

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The red alert continues in the south, in the community of Abrojo, due to the threat of landslide. Carlos Viales, Corredores’ Mayor, declared that at this time 112 people have been sheltered in the community hall of Abrojo and authorities are accelerating the process to find a place for the people who had to leave […]