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The ro-ro ferry between Costa Rica and El Salvador hasn’t started operations yet

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

In August, president of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís, announced that the ro-ro ferry between El Salvador and Costa Rica would operate in September. However, until now, it has not started operations yet. According to Emmanuel Hess, general manager of the Center for Productivity of Georgia Tech, it is important to start operations because the […]

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Help authorities! Denounce crimes in Limón!

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On October 6th, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) made available a free hotline, so citizens from Limón could denounce crimes in the province. However, few people have done it. So far, only 12 people have reported problems related to drug sales in the province, but authorities urge people to better use this tool. The […]

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An aircraft was found in an illegal airstrip

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Officials from the Ministry of Public Security ignore who is the owner of the land where a damaged light aircraft was found. It was located in a clandestine airstrip and it was allegedly used to transport drugs. Due to the suspicion that the airstrip is used for illegal flights, officials from the Public Force went […]

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Is there real transparency in Costa Rica?

October 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Leaving the plenary session of the Assembly of the United Nations during Brazilian President Michel Temer’s speech generated controversy around the Costa Rican government. During the campaign and the beginning of his government, President Luis Guillermo Solís declared that he would be very transparent. He even cut the trees that surrounded and blocked the view […]

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Costa Rican post-paid users may pay for per data download

October 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If a public consultation carried out by the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL) is approved, post-paid mobile customers will have to pay for the per data download. The initiative states that international telephone markets, internet connection, international roaming and telecommunications traffic are able to do so. In addition, mobile telephony would not have a post-paid rate […]

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Kivú will leave Simón Bolívar Zoo

October 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Since it is an old lion, Kivú will be moved to a new place, where it will live with better conditions. Fundazoo must build, within two months, the new structure in Santa Ana Conservation Center, which will meet the standards Kivú needs and deserves. On July 12th, a report was filed. It was denounced that […]

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