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An “exorcism” took place in Nicaragua: a woman was burned alive

April 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

before the religious rite that sentenced her to the bonfire to expel the demon inside her, Nicaraguan peasant Vilma Trujillo was tied, she was not allowed to eat or drink water and was beaten for a week. So was testified by witnesses during the trial against a pastor, who, according to authorities, is responsible for […]

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Legislator Jorge Arguedas won’t leave Frente Amplio

April 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Legislator Jorge Arguedas won’t leave Frente Amplio. The lawmaker threatened on Monday to resign from the party after the election of his partner Suray Carrillo as new head of the party. After studying the circumstances and considering Frenteamplistas’ goals, whose work is focused on improving the quality of view of all Costa Ricans, I’ll continue […]

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President Solís walks the streets of San José just like any other citizen

April 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Forget the big security committees, closed streets and traffic jams for the President of the Republic. Luis Guillermo Solís walks the streets of San José just like any other Costa Rican. If you do not believe it, musician Marcial Flores, from son de Tikizia, proves it to you. This Wednesday, Flores was walking near the […]

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Beware! Street closures and road control are coming

April 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The election of the new Legislative Governing Body on May 1st and president Solís’ annual report in the Legislative Assembly, scheduled for May 2nd, will involve control work. According to Commissioner Mario Calderón, Director of the Traffic Police, the institution will collaborate with the Public Force from Sunday night, for the placement of metal fences […]

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What is the correct use of security cameras?

April 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) issued a series of tips for the correct use of security cameras in homes or businesses. Important factors to take into account when installing surveillance equipment are: -Selection of provider: he/she must be willing to do pre-testing proofs, demonstrations and maintenance of the equipment. -Selection of the equipment: Suppliers must […]

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United Airlines did it again… This time, a giant rabbit died

April 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

United Airlines is involved in another scandal. First, two women were not allowed to travel on their planes because they were wearing spandex leggings, then a doctor was not able to travel because the airline had oversold the tickets. Later, a couple, that visited Costa Rica from Utah to get married, was not allowed to […]

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