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Canadian Rescuers Train in Jacó

December 29, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Thirty-seven Canadian lifeguards are training at Jacó beach, said Máximo Chamberlain, coordinator of the Surf Rescue organization. These young people come to the beaches of this country to practice in its waves and learn how to save lives. The idea is that these guys later work in other countries, like the United States,” said Chamberlain. […]

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Authorities confiscated animals from alleged tapir hunters

December 20, 2017 by Staff News Writer

In a joint operation, two simultaneous raids were carried out in San Isidro de El General and Pérez Zeledón Division as part of the follow-up on the investigation on tapir hunters in the region. The police diligence was in charge of La Amistad Pacífico Conservation Area of the National System of Conservation Areas of the […]

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Court opens disciplinary proceedings against Celso Gamboa over trip with Juan Carlos Bolaños

September 18, 2017 by Staff News Writer

On Monday morning, the judges of the Supreme Court of Justice unanimously decided to open a disciplinary process against Judge Celso Gamboa Sánchez, who occupies a position in Court III. The Organic Law of the Judicial Power, Article 182, grants the Full Court the power to exercise disciplinary regime over its members. The procedure will […]

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CNE issues yellow alert in Central and South Pacific

August 20, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) issued a yellow alert on Sunday for the cantons of the Central Pacific and South Pacific. On Saturday, as a result of the Tropical Wave number 35, there were intense rains in the South Pacific, where 48 incidents were reported, mainly in Golfito, but also in Osa and Corredores. The […]

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Appellate court vacates conviction against David Strecker, Cites serious flaws in law and evidence

May 25, 2017 by Staff News Writer

On Friday, an appeals court vacated the criminal court conviction against United States citizen and journalist David Strecker. Strecker, known in social media as Cuba Dave is a 66 year old man, who from his home in Key West, Florida gave advice on travel on Costa Rica. In 2015, Dave became the subject of a […]

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“Chavista attack”, the video game that sent a Venezuelan to prison

May 18, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Last Sunday, Leonardo Quintero, creator of “Chavista attack”, was arrested by the intelligence service for allegedly inciting hatred with his videogame, which consist of killing violent supporters of the Venezuelan government. Knock, knock, who is it? SEBIN is here,” sang with irony Diosdado Cabello, government leader, in his television show ‘Con el mazo dando’. According […]

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