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Animals are also affected by Otto! Let’s help them

November 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Tropical Storm Otto forced at least 4,000 people to abandon their homes and dozens of dogs were left behind. That is why animal welfare organizations are getting ready in the event of an emergency. They ask the population to collaborate by donating food for dogs, cats and chickens. We need grains, canned corn, dog food […]

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Tortuguero National Park is closed due to storm Otto

November 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

From November 23rd, Tortuguero National Park will be closed. The Conservation Area of the zone made the decision before the red alert decreed by the National Emergency Commission. According to the National Emergency Commission, the Tortuguero area would be one of the most affected by storm Otto. crhoy.com

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Solís: “Sarapiqui will be deeply affected”

November 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

In a meeting with legislators from the Legislative Assembly, president Luis Guillermo Solís referred to the situation in the North and Caribbean Zone and declared that Sarapiqui will be deeply affected. In addition, legislator Carmen Quesada stated that she was extremely concerned because little has been told about an evacuation in the area: people are […]

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Hurricane Otto is now a tropical storm

November 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The American National Hurricane Center (CNH) confirmed that Hurricane Otto degraded to tropical storm while it is still in the Caribbean Sea, moving at 7 kilometers per hour. They came to this conclusion after a hurricane hunter noticed that it had weakened. The winds continue at speeds above 100 km / h. However, Otto could […]

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“El Capo de Honduras” was arrested

November 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

National authorities from the Drug Control Police (PCD) and the Directorate of National Intelligence and Security (DIS) arrested a man known as “El Capo de Honduras” (The Boss of Honduras). The suspect, surnamed Blanco, entered the country through Limón a month ago and he was followed by the police during 2 weeks. The reports revealed […]

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What do you need to know about Hurracane Otto?

November 23, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rica is on alert for the potential impact of Hurracane Otto. Authorities expect the North Caribbean to be the most affected area. This climatic phenomenon is heading northwest, towards Calero island. On November 22nd, the government declared red alert in the Caribbean coast, while the rest of the country is on yellow alert. In […]

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