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Kimberly-Clark invests U.S. $ 31 million in Costa Rica

January 17, 2014 by Staff News Writer

With an investment of U.S. $ 31 million, the company Kimberly-Clark (KC) will strengthen its manufacturing operations and services in Costa Rica. The company will invest U.S. $ 27 million for its new plant in Cartago Coris, plus an additional $ 4 million for its Shared Service Center, located in Heredia and which will support its […]

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Auction Sale of U.S. government property

January 17, 2014 by Staff News Writer

Dear Embassy Community, Auction Sale of U.S. government property will start on January 13, at 08:00 A.M., and close on January 19, at 04:00 P.M.  We have a wide selection of items including vehicles, residential furniture, and appliances.  The auction is open to all American employees and Locally Employed staff, except for when the Department […]

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U.S. Embassy denies electoral survey circulating in Internet

January 17, 2014 by Staff News Writer

U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has denied sponsorship or participation in a survey circulating among social networks. Critics of the survey say the data is false, and would seek to manipulate opinion in the upcoming election. Source crhoy.com

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Over 200 young people were reported missing in 2013

January 16, 2014 by Staff News Writer

The recent murder of a young couple, aged 15 and 16 in Cartago outlines a disturbing trend of missing teenagers in Costa Rica. In the Cartago case a 21 year old farm worker confessed to a priest, and later told police that he killed them in order to steal their digital camera. The Judicial Investigation […]

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CCSS vigilent against regional Cholera alert

January 16, 2014 by Staff News Writer

Following an international cholera alert from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) last year, the the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has setup a network of 22 laboratories to monitor the possible entry of cholera into the country. Cases have been reported in Mexico, Haiti, Cuba and Dominican Republic, however none in Costa Rica. […]

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Costa Rica to form part of new cruise route between Central America, Mexico and the United States

January 16, 2014 by Staff News Writer

Puerto Caldera, in the canton of Esparza will be a stopping point for the new Route Mesoamerican, which includes ports of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua; Acajutla in El Salvador; Quetzal in Guatemala and in Mexico, Chiapas, Huatulco and Cabo Blanco. The route is offered by the Azamara Club Cruises brand of Royal Caribbean […]

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