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Deaths on the road continue to rise

December 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Traffic accidents continue to claim victims. In the last hours, the rescue units reported the death of two men who lost their lives on the road in Nicoya, Guanacaste, and in Puerto Jiménez, Golfito. At 6:24 p.m. a collision between a motorcycle and a minibus left the balance of a deceased. As reported by the […]

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Tico stands out among 50 world leaders who fight for the environment

December 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Manfred Kopper is one of the 50 world leaders that make up the “Global Shapers” of the World Economic Forum (WEF). This Costa Rican national is in the network of inspiring young people who work together to address challenges in favor of the environment. Kopper has already stood out as the Director of Climate Change […]

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Proposal for the first urban national park in Desamparados reaches the Legislative Assembly

December 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Maureen Fallas, from the National Liberation Party (PLN), proposed creating the first urban national park, which would be located in Loma de Salitral, in Desamparados. The legislator presented a bill that would innovate conservation policies in two aspects: The first is the possibility of creating protected areas within cities, and the second is to introduce […]

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Red Cross: 26 people were treated in Zapote

December 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Nearly 30 people were treated by the Costa Rican Red Cross in the first bullfights in Zapote. In total, 21 men and five women required assistance from the Red Cross during the first afternoon and evening at these celebrations. Only two patients were treated in the fairgrounds. The four transfers made were in stable condition,” […]

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Earthquake with epicenter in Jacó shook the country

December 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A four-degree earthquake was reported at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). The epicenter was located 10 kilometers southwest of Jacó, in Garabito de Puntarenas. According to an official report given by OVSICORI, the telluric movement was 10 kilometers deep. Residents of Jacó, Herradura and Playa […]

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Amusement park will be open all week

December 26, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The amusement park will not close its doors this week as usual from Monday to Thursday, so those on vacation can use this opportunity to enjoy with friends and family. From December 26th and until January 31st, those who purchase their special pass at the box office will receive a scratch card with the opportunity […]

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