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17 recommendations to prevent ashes from affecting you

April 25, 2017 by Staff News Writer

In response to the constant activity of Poás and Turrialba volcanoes in Alajuela and Cartago, respectively, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) called on the population to protect themselves and prevent ash from affecting them. Recommendations: -Avoid outdoor activities. -Remember that the most vulnerable people are those who have asthma or suffer from bronchitis. […]

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“Otto” is not longer part of the list of names of Atlantic hurricanes

April 25, 2017 by Staff News Writer

It left destruction and death in Costa Rica and Panama. As a result, it is not longer part of the list of names of Atlantic hurricanes. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) determined to permanently exclude Otto and Matthew from the list of names available to baptize cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. Otto, the first hurricane […]

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El Salvador is going through a new seismic swarm

April 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Salvadoran Ministry of Environment (MARN) reported that 34 tremors in San Salvador and its periphery has caused alarm but not casualties in the population. The “reactivation” of the seismic swarm, according to a statement from the MARN, occurred on Saturday morning and until Sunday, it accumulated a total of 34 earthquakes, out of which […]

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Solís: “you can visit Poás volcano!”

April 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

President Luis Guillermo Solís visited Poás volcano to encourage tourists to go to this tourist destination. Solis talked to traders in the area and asked them about the inconveniences they have had since the volcano started to erupt. We want to see more people supporting trade, as these people work very hard and the visits […]

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Figuera: “be strong, Venezuela! Thanks, Costa Rica!”

April 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

With a great and moving speech, legislator of the Venezuelan National Assembly Dinorah Figuera shouted “be strong, Venezuela!” And “thanks, Costa Rica!” in front of the dozens of compatriots who were at the National Park. Figuera stated that they, as legislators and fighters of democracy, respect the actions that each country has developed to support […]

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Authorities seized illegal driftnets in the Costa Rican North-Pacific region

April 24, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Authorities seized illegal driftnets in the Costa Rican North Pacific region. the Coast Guard Station, located in Puerto Coyote, Nandayure, seized illegal trans-shipments and thus contributed to the marine protection, Security Minister Gustavo Mata said through Twitter. The site seized prohibited fishing tackle in the Northern Zone, as well as a vessel, which did not […]

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