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Former President Rodríguez says populism leads to Venezuela

February 4, 2019 by Staff News Writer

Former President of the Republic Miguel Ángel Rodríguez (1998-2002) called on Latin Americans to see their reflection in Venezuela’s mirror and learn the lesson of what can happen in countries when they fall into the hands of populist governments. He said this during a rally of Venezuelans based in Costa Rica on Saturday, in the […]

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Maduro’s march was not as crowded as he said it was

February 3, 2019 by Staff News Writer

Journalist Carla Angola reported that Nicolás Maduro manipulated the images of the demonstration in support of chavismo, to make it seem there was a massive support. Meanwhile, in the “deconcentration” of the usurper Maduro in downtown Caracas,” said the communicator on her social networks to show the truth. The truth against Nicolás’ fantasies. The truth […]

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Help and donate blood!

February 3, 2019 by Staff News Writer

On February 4th, the Hispanic American University and the National Blood Bank will carry out a Blood Donation campaign from 8am to 12pm at the Aranjuez headquarters, specifically in Llorente de Tibás, ICE Parking, 300 meters to the south and 50 meters to the west. You should consume water, fruits, cookies, coffee, tea or drinks […]

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Colombian fugitive who killed a beggar was caught in San Pedro de Montes de Oca

January 31, 2019 by Staff News Writer

A fugitive from Colombian justice who had an international arrest warrant for homicide was caught in an investigation carried out by the Prosecutor’s Office of the Second Judicial Circuit of San José. Márquez Calderón was arrested on Wednesday night, after he apparently attacked a security guard at his place in San Pedro de Montes de […]

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Most cases of tax evasion have no judicial punishment

January 31, 2019 by Staff News Writer

An overwhelming majority of cases of tax evasion that enter the Public Prosecutor’s Office don’t receive legal punishment. This was confirmed on Thursday by the Comptroller General, Marta Acosta, who spoke before the Commission for Control of Income and Expenditure of the Legislative Assembly. According to the official, they counted all tax evasion cases in […]

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Police authorities investigate plane crash in Guanacaste

January 31, 2019 by Staff News Writer

Police authorities are investigating a plane crash that occurred on Wednesday in Santa Cruz de Guanacaste, after the tests came back positive for an unknown substance. Víctor Barrantes, ai Minister of Public Safety, said that the K9 (canine unit) determined there are traces of possible drugs. The Press Office of the Ministry of Public Security […]

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