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SUTEL would no longer set tariffs for mobile services, fixed Internet or international roaming

October 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL) manages to define the 11 relevant markets, the State would no longer set tariffs for mobile services, fixed wireless or international roaming. [rau} Even though SUTEL would not establish the tariff regulation, it would guarantee the quality of the services provided. When asked about this issue, Marcelo Jenkins, minister […]

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Authorities are building a retaining wall in Garabito

October 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On October 19th, a video was released through social networks, where a citizen from Jacó in Garabito, Puntarenas, showed the erosion suffered by the coast, which it’s also affecting a boulevard in the center. Mayor of Garabito, Tobías Murillo said that since last Monday they are conducting works in the area in order to build […]

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Costa Rica government is assisting mistreated inmigrants

October 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rica is not only giving shelter in care centers, it is also providing medical services to all migrants who need it, including those that are mistreated while trying to cross Nicaraguan border. The Costa Rican government knows about these situations, due to Haitian and African migrants’ reports: they inform that they beaten while trying to […]

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Food bank donated food to Haitians located in the northern border

October 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Rice, beans, milk, canned and essential items were donated by the Food Bank to the Haitian and foreigner population located in the northern border. There are from one thousand to two thousand people assisted by the immigration authorities of the country in a camp set up for this emergency. Miguel Chavarría, President of the Food […]

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Researchers found 57 new species of insects in Costa Rica

October 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Researchers from the Latin American Center for Biodiversity (CIBIO) and the University of Alicante of Spain identified 57 new species of insects living in the jungles of Costa Rica. The study took 3 years to complete and it confirmed the existence of species that were unknown to date. This finding was published in ZooKeys journal […]

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Dress up your dog and help a good cause

October 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Dogs and costumes lovers will be able to unleash their creativity and help a good cause at the same time. Canine Store “Monchito” organized “HalloDog”: a costume party for dogs that will be held next Sunday from 10 a.m. until noon in the Via Natura Condominium, located in Granadilla de Curridabat. The idea is that […]

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