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The Border Police arrested a Nicaraguan woman

March 21, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Officials of the Border Police of the Ministry of Public Security arrested a Nicaraguan woman who tried to bribe several policemen. The foreigner, surnamed Ramírez, was approached by the officers in a sector known as El Mercadito, near the border line. The Nicaraguan offered them 5,000 colones so they could allow her to continue her […]

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Solís talked about the complaint presented by Diario Extra

March 21, 2017 by Staff News Writer

President of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís talked about the complaint presented by Diario Extra: it published that the president’s adviser and tour coordinator is being investigated for reports of sexual and labor harassment against an official. The subject, surnamed Vargas, is allegedly responsible for harassing one of his co-workers with inappropriate speeches and words […]

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30 women blocked route 32

March 21, 2017 by Staff News Writer

30 women made a demonstration in Limón 2000, and they closed route 32. They assured that the waste-water pipes are overflowing. The communications department of the Ministry of Public Security confirmed the information and it also informed that they had banners that said: ‘ we are tired of the waste water.’ Rafael Araya, regional director […]

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The PANI will start an investigation against the 7 children’s legal representatives

March 21, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The 7 children who were alone last Friday during a fire in Desamparados are now under the custody of the PANI. Although the institution initially said that there was no negligence in this case, it will now initiate an investigation against the children’s legal representatives because, hours after the fire, they were left alone again. […]

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Solís: “public funds can’t be used for political campaigns”

March 21, 2017 by Staff News Writer

President Luis Guillermo Solís said that he will be strict to those who intend to use public funds, such as those destined for social programs, for campaigns. He declared so due to the alleged accusations made by legislator Mario Redondo. The president informed that he will study the case because such a public complaint should […]

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Araya: “the Legislative Assembly is a reflection of our society”

March 21, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Every four years the citizens go to the polls and vote for the favorite party without knowing for sure who are the figures that will be part of the Legislative Assembly. However, as explained by political scientist Sergio Araya, these results show society’s diversity. The Legislative Assembly is a space where Costa Rican society is […]

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