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Two baby deer rescued in Alajuela
The public police force of Alajuela rescued two baby deer that they found during their rounds in the district of San Isidro. The animals, which were only a few weeks old, were found thanks to a call received by...
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Universal to expand business, opening 3 new stores
The department store Universal announced the expansion of its business and the creation of 3 more stores in the country for the second half of the year.Universal is a chain of department stores dedicated to wholesale and retail, with...
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Learn why fuel is so expensive in Costa Rica
Have you ever wondered where the thousands of millions of colones go that drivers spend every day on each liter of fuel? It is common to think that much of that money is used for payments abroad, but this is not...
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National Household Survey to measure poverty and inequality
Staff of the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) began developing the traditional National Survey of Households (ENAHO) today to again measure the levels of poverty and inequality in Costa Rica.For a month, 188 officials will visit 13,500...
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Brexit will have little impact on investments in Costa Rica
Jeffrey Mountevans, Lord Mayor of London, spoke to La Republica about the possible implications Brexit will have in Costa Rica, as well as the investment options that exist for the country and British trade. This is the first time...
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Government proposes 1.453% of GDP to public universities
The government proposed Thursday that the percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) determined for public universities that benefit from the Special Fund for Higher Education (FEES) will be 1.453% in 2017 and 2018.This percentage would be the same that...
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Marijuana Chocolates confiscated in Alajuela
A man selling chocolates and bonbons made from marijuana was detained yesterday in Alajuela by the public police force.According to comments from the speaker of the Ministry of Security, “Officials from the police force that maintain patrols on streets and...
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Government project to put non-violent criminals to work
The government of Luis Guillermo Solis presented a draft law before the Legislative Assembly that aims to put to work criminals convicted of nonviolent crimes and whose prison sentences are less than five years.The draft law addresses project of Law...
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Leader of Brexit Boris Johnson will not run for Prime Minister
The leader of the referendum campaign, Brexit, that resulted in The United Kingdom leaving The European Union, Boris Johnson, announced this Thursday that he would not be a candidate to replace David Cameron for the conservative party.“After consulting...
Environment
Costa Rica and Canada fight climate change
Costa Rica and Canada are in talks. They expect to work together to reduce climate change and achieve the agreement signed in Paris last year, which will enter into force in 2020.The Paris Agreement was adopted by 195 countries...
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The Privilege and Responsibility of Being a Father or Mother in Costa Rica
On my way home, I came across a simple phrase stuck on a car bumper, but it left a...