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k2: the “zombie” drug

April 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Walking like a zombie or run naked? These are some of the effects when youn people use the K2 drug. This synthetic product is capable of raising blood pressure or provoking heart attacks. The K2, known as ‘Spice’ or synthetic marijuana, conquered consumers in 2015. What is it exactly? It is a blend of herbs […]

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Police will check San Pedro’s bar where 8 young people were drugged

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Trained dogs from the Public Force’s canine unit will check the bar where 8 young people were drugged in San Pedro on Thursday morning. The Press Office of the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) reported that personnel from the Regional Anti-Drug Program also moved to the area to conduct their investigation. They are also trying […]

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The Citizen Festival of Electric Mobility is coming

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The civil organization Costa Rica Limpia is preparing the First Citizen Festival of Electric Mobility. The activity will be held on April 22nd and 23rd in the parking lots of the Municipality of San José from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The fair will have a cultural, non-commercial nature, and will be the first of […]

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Turrialba volcano expels bombs at more than 900 °C

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Opposite us, a dark cookie-shaped stone seems to have nothing exceptional. But it does: it is a piece that set a precedent for Turrialba Volcano . It is the first lava block material found by scientists in the vicinity of the volcanic crater since it increased its activity in the last 3 years. The stone […]

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There will be no traffic restriction in Easter

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Between April 10th and 14th, drivers will be able to travel through the capital without receiving a traffic restriction fine . The measure will disappear during those dates, which correspond to Easter time. By granting the entire free week to the public sector, the number of vehicles entering and circulating in the capital is reduced […]

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Poasito and Fraijanes have new Ebais

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Nine years after being seriously affected by the Cinchona earthquake, the residents of Poasito and Fraijanes de Alajuela finally have a new Ebais. President Luis Guillermo Solís inaugurated and delivered the works on Wednesday morning. More than 400 million colones were invested to benefit a population of 2,700 people. Giving the communities the necessary health […]

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