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The CNFL is not requesting users’ personal information

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

National Power and Light Company (CNFL) warned users about a possible method used by criminals to get confidential information to commit fraud. Apparently, subjects call and ask for bank information on behalf of the Company, which could jeopardize their funds. After several complaints, the CNFL declared through social networks that the institution is not requesting […]

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INS will charge the freedom of movement for 2017

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Authorities from the National Insurance Institute (INS) confirmed that from November 1st, 2016 they will start collecting the freedom of movement for 2017 of 1,450,000 vehicles registered in the Public Register. According to Roger Arias, head of the Solidarity Insurance from the National Insurance Institute, they hope that the Superintendence of Insurance (SUG) completes the […]

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Payroll from the Legislative Assembly should be reduced

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Legislator Otto Guevara, head of Partido Libertario, urged to reduce the payroll of the Legislative Assembly because, according to him, it is excessive and it needs to cut costs. The request was made during a hearing that the Committee on Financial Affairs allowed Antonio Álvarez, Congress president,to deliver in order to present the legislative budget […]

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Chinatown will have an open gallery

October 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

From October 21st, Chinatown will become a luxury gallery. The boulevard will receive 54 replicas of works by artists like Goya, Rubens and Rembrandt. Therefore, the Municipality of San José is getting ready to strengthen security. A couple of policemen and two security cameras will be responsible for keeping track of the artworks. However, this […]

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Reasons to be interested in the American elections

October 13, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Within four weeks, US citizens will choose Barack Obama’s successor. These elections have not gone unnoticed. Republican candidate Donald Trump has been in the eye of the controversy due to his constant attacks to minority groups and his radical ideas. After their last debate, both Trump and democratic candidate Hillary Clinton were negatively criticized. However, […]

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San José goes pink! Be part of the Breast Cancer Crusade!

October 13, 2016 by Staff News Writer

It is common to see San José full of pink color in October. On this occasion, the Breast Cancer Crusade will take place on October 16th at Paseo Colón. It intends to urge all women to prevent cancer. Organizers aim to raise awareness in men and women in order to prevent breast cancer. We do […]

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