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Clinic investigated for malpractice raffles implants and surgeries in Facebook

December 16, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Two breast implants, three slim laser liposuctions with lipotransference, two adbominosplasties and five laser fotona 6D, are the consolation “prizes” offered by a clinic on its Facebook site, despite having 12 active complaints in the Office of the Attorney for malpractice. In addition, this clinic is linked to a fake “doctor” who reconciled with the […]

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Government warns Nicaragua that it cannot enter national territory

December 13, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Daniel Ortega’s regime in Nicaragua that his country’s army cannot use Costa Rican territory to enter the Nicaraguan lagoon Harbor Head, which is located at the northern tip of Calero Island, Costa Rican territory in the Caribbean Sea. The warning was sent on Wednesday by Chancellor ai, Lorena Aguilar, […]

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Strike caused losses of 3.4% in fuel sales

December 13, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The final count of damages caused by the strike against the fiscal plan also affected the Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (RECOPE). Although the effects were low, the company reported a fall in sales of 3.4% during September compared to the same month last year. According to the Communications Office “the drop in sales last September […]

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Volunteers collected 3,320 kilos of waste from beaches

December 13, 2018 by Staff News Writer

On December 5th, 3,320 kilos of solid waste were collected on national beaches, as a result of the efforts of more than 400 volunteers. This was the first edition of the Mega Beach Cleanup Marathon in which hundreds of volunteers collected waste and single-use plastics on 10 beaches simultaneously. The initiative seeks to reaffirm before […]

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Tourism sector projects 95% occupancy during vacations

December 13, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Hotel businessmen asked national tourists to take a series of measures so as not to run out of accommodation during this holiday at the end of the year. The Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels foresees an occupancy close to 95% in the various lodging places that are offered in the seven provinces of the country. […]

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Legislators propose to give governance to Icafé to benefit sector

December 13, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Legislators ruled on a proposal in the Agricultural Affairs Committee, which seeks to give more legal powers to the Coffee Institute of Costa Rica (Icafé) which would be the exclusive manager to issue certificates of origin and quality of coffee for export. This is part of project 21.163, which also requires the producer and beneficiary […]

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