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Crocodiles in Tárcoles river will be evaluated

February 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

In order to study crocodiles under the bridge over Tárcoles river’s health, some experts captured one of these animals, so that biologists and veterinarian specialists perform some tests. Jason Vargas, tour guide from Cocodrile Man Tour company, declared that, in the last 3 or 4 years, they have noticed that the animals are losing weight until […]

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Colombia and Costa Rica started to renegotiate the free trade agreement

February 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A Colombian delegation is in national territory to renegotiate the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Costa Rica, a measure that interests different sectors, especially those related to coffee, poultry and pork, As well as some dairy products. Foreign Trade Minister Alexander Mora confirmed from Brussels that a few weeks ago authorities received the request from […]

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Velásquez: “I want people to see how beautiful Costa Rica is!”

February 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Nicolás Velásquez’ goal is to show Costa Rica’s exuberant nature. He is a Costa Rican whose hobbie is to make videos on different sites of the country, which definitely captivate people. This time, it was Poás volcano the one that dazzled through shots made by Velásquez and some independent contributions. Now, the final result is […]

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Where is the boat? 5 people are still missing

February 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

National authorities have no reports of Capitán Leo Andrés shrimp boat, which disappeared in the national Pacific. They’ve been looking for it for 14 days. According to Martin Arias, Director of the National Coast Guard Service, they were informed of the disappearance on February 2nd. Since then, we have been working with patrols all along […]

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The law authorizing the development of public works through trusts was passed

February 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

With 42 votes in favor and 1 against, the Congress approved, in a secod reading, the law authorizing the development of public works through trusts. The initiative, proposed by legislator Humberto Vargas, allows the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) and the National Council of Roads (CONAVI) to set up trusts of public interest with […]

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Patrol security cameras to fight crime

February 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Municipal Police of Escazú implemented a pilot security plan. As a result, it bought some BodyCam and DashCam cameras with the aim of being tested on the police ground. According to José Rodolfo Ibarra, press officer from the Municipal Police of Escazú, the DashCam is attached to the patrol and the BodyCam is attached […]

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