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Note details in uniforms to recognize fake police officer

February 14, 2014 by Staff News Writer

Recent examples of criminals posing as uniformed police officers include the robbery of a group of musicians at a false traffic stop in Escazú on Toll Route 27, and the journalist who had her laptop computer stolen on election day. The Fuerza Publica is reminding the public to take a good look at police uniforms. […]

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Court withdraws trial following arrest of attorney on charges of bribing witness

February 13, 2014 by Staff News Writer

An attorney with the surname Bedoya, was arrested Tuesday on charges of bribing a victim in an aggravated robbery case in exchange for changing his testimony. Bedoya, a Colombian national was representing the accused in the case who remains in preventative detention. Bedoya herself is now before a special Flagrancy court, which is an abbreviated […]

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20,000 drivers struggle every day to get appointment for drivers test

February 13, 2014 by Staff News Writer

Every day, an estimated 20,000 people attempt to call the Road Safety Council (Cosevi) and try to get an appointment for a practical drivers test, which is required to get a drivers license for the first time. At the end of the day, only 500 will get through to have their name added to a […]

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Cooperative in San Carlos may generate electric power

February 13, 2014 by Staff News Writer

Cooperative Rural Electrification of San Carlos (Coopelesca) is hoping to start a program this year to install small power plants on the properties of consumers who have suitable exposure to wind or solar power. Last year, Coopelesca generated 60 percent of its own power and purchased the remaining 40 percent from the National Telephone and […]

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Taxi drivers may not charge preferential rates

February 13, 2014 by Staff News Writer

According to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (ARESEP), it is illegal for licensed taxi drivers to change special or preferential rates for waiting and picking up guests at hotel properties or other locations. Drivers also many not charge extra to take passengers to “hot sheet” motels. Drivers, however may charge extra rates approved by ARESEP, […]

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Court will evaluate, for the first time performance of the judges

February 12, 2014 by Staff News Writer

The judiciary will evaluate, for the first time, the work of judges and the sentences they hand down. The goal is to put the assessment system in place within year. It will apply to all judicial employees, including prosecutors, public defenders, and judicial police investigators. The plan calls for training and more direct supervision for […]

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