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Drug operations were conducted in San José

February 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A joint operation between the Public Force and the Municipal Police started on February 8th. It was conducted on 8th Avenue, 6th and 8th streets in the center of San José. The operation was focused on barber shops and beauty parlors for potential drug trafficking offenses. According to director of the Municipal Police of San […]

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The Ministry of Finance plans to borrow ¢ 950,000 million during the first half of 2017

February 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

According to Mauricio Arroyo, national sub-treasurer, the Ministry of Finance plans to borrow ¢ 950,000 million during the first half of the year. Out of this figure, the Treasury already provided an important amount, that’s why they only need to obtain ¢ 684,000 million. Placements will be made through domestic debt bonds. Indebtedness is the […]

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Irazú volcano’s majesty in one video

February 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A video shows the nightfalls on Irazú volcano. What’s more, it is also possible to see the stars in the wide cloudscape and to watch how the light of dawn rises again. The production was made by Costa Rican Alejandro Martínez, using the timelapse technique, which consists of joining a series of photos to create […]

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The Congress showed support for Mexican people

February 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

With 25 votes in favor, the Congress approved to show support for Mexican people due to US President Donald Trump’s threat of building a border wall that would be paid by the Aztec nation. The proposal, led by liberationist Rolando González and several legislators, also rejects any political action or pronouncement that would deteriorate friendship […]

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There was an electrical failure in San José

February 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A feed has been damaged at Colima, Guadalupe. As consequence, areas such as Tibás, Moravia, Calle Blancos, Guadalupe and even San Pedro don’t have electricity for lighting. To solve this, officials from the National Force and Light Company have gone to the place to identify what happened and solve the problem. However, it was complicated due […]

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There was an assault on a branch office of the National Bank

February 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

There was an assault on the branch office of the National Bank, located in Guatuso de Alajuela. At the moment the amount of the robbery is unknown. The Public Force reported that there are looking for a black motorcycle with 2 people on board, both without a helmet and with firearms: they would be responsible […]

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