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Pacheco: “what is not prohibited is allowed”

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The recent ruling of the Constitutional Chamber that left out the actions against the law that regulates the Public Service of Remunerated Transportation of People in the Taxi Mode (SEETAXI) generated more doubts than answers. The expectation of many was that Chamber IV would refer to the legality of Uber’s service , but the magistrates […]

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Tips to protect yourself on the Internet!

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A study shows that about 83% of social network and Internet users in Latin America feel exposed, mainly when using Facebook. Eset security company conducted the consultation during 2016 and determined that 31% of people said that they are outraged by the ease with which personal information is filtered, in the absence of online services […]

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An American tourist was hit by a diplomatic vehicle in San José

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

An American tourist was hit by a vehicle in San José on February 18th. She, and at least 3 witnesses, reported a Nissan brand vehicle, model X-Trail, plate 777669, as the person responsible for the incident and, according to the complaint, the person fled. According to the National Registry, the vehicle involved would belong to […]

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A cougar ate a turtle at Santa Rosa National Park

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A video shared through social networks shows a cougar eating a turtle in the middle of the day at Santa Rosa National Park, Guanacaste. The images were published by Luis Fonseca, who works in the park and shared the video on Guanacaste Conservation Area Facebook page. In the video, the cougar is calmly eating the […]

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The government: “child sexual abuse must be punished”

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

After knowing about the case of a pregnant girl who was allegedly raped by her father, the Executive expressed its opinion. The Costa Rican government rejected any sexual abuse that affects children and it urged all institutions to use the law as their best weapon. As expressed by national authorities, these crimes must be punished […]

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Some associations urged authorities to investigate the cause of death of thousands of fishes

February 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Some associations have requested authorities to investigate the causes of death of thousands of fishes in Puntarenas beaches because it affects the marine environment. Gladys Martínez, lawyer at Marine Biodiversity and Environment Program, declared that it is important to determine what is affecting the fishes in order to prevent this situation from happening again. According […]

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