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San José declared city of the “Holy Spirit”

May 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Last week, during the evangelistic crusade in La Paz park, pastors and leaders declared San José was the city of the “Holy Spirit”. When asked about this, Johnny Araya, mayor of San José, said that he was out of the country in those days and did not know if a decree had been generated to […]

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Health organizations in Venezuela say they no longer have immunity

May 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

In the middle of the crisis in Venezuela and the demonstrations that oppose President Nicolás Maduro’s mandate, many organizations dedicated to health denounce that they are no longer immune and are at risk. The clashes between the Government and the opposition have already left 36 people dead and hundreds injured, hence the importance of this […]

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This weekend drivers used the railroad as a parking lot

May 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Apparently, this weekend many drivers took the liberty of using the railroad as a parking lot. A series of images uploaded to social networks by INCOFER highlighted this situation, showing vehicles invading the train’s right of way; and even vehicles parked on the railroad track obstructing the way of the locomotive, which was carrying out […]

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Rains affected 2 houses and 20 people in Alajuelita

May 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A landslide hit 2 homes and left about 20 people affected in Alajuelita. The event occurred in San Felipe de Alajuelita, in front of Los Pinos school. Apparently, the heavy rains caused the collapse of a structure affected another house. There were no victims. crhoy.com

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She knows all the countries of the world and Costa Rica is among her favorites

May 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Cassandra De Pecol holds an enviable record: with just 27 years old, she knows all the countries in the world. This girl from Connecticut, United States, has visited 196 sovereign nations in 18 months and 26 days since 2015, and Costa Rica is in her Top 10. In her list of recommendations, the country holds […]

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Prusia is a favorite for tourists

May 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Visits to the Prusia Forest in Costa Rica increased by 200% from the year 2015 to 2016 and it is expected that for this year the figure will continue to grow. According to Horacio Herrera, manager of the Prusia Sector of the Volcán Irazú National Park, only last year they received 77 thousand visitors, most […]

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