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Cocaine Discovered in Stranded Boat in the Costa Rica's Caribbean
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The authorities in Costa Rica announced the seizure of 50 kilos of cocaine that was transported in a boat that ran aground on a beach in the Caribbean and whose occupants fled during...
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Horseman Take to the Streets in San Jose for Annual Parade
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The traditional Tope of San Jose began Wednesday afternoon. The riders are heading towards Paseo Colón.The first group to enter the parade were the sponsors, then the rest of the horsemen started who...
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Claro and Telefónica Instal Internet in Costa Rican Rural Schools
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Claro and Telefónica companies won a contract to install broadband in schools in rural communities in the north of Costa Rica, near the border with Nicaragua, reported the Telecommunications of Costa Rica (Sutel).Sutel...
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127 Complaints Have Been Filed in Costa Rica for Yearly Bonus Non-payment
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - According to the last count of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MTSS) in Costa Rica some 127 complaints have been received on the issue of non-payment of the yearly bonus.Of that...
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Strict Doping Tests Issued to Cyclists at the Tour of Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The stage winner, the leader and two randomly selected runners must go every day for the drug tests, which are conducted under the highest standards of quality, a fact that has satisfied the...
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Tolls on Route 27 will Rise for 2014
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Costa Rica government reported that on January 1, 2014, they shall issue the regular annual toll adjustment rates.For light vehicles, the toll increased by ¢ 10 in Athens.As for other types of...
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Thousands of Nicaraguans Leaving Costa Rica to Return Home for the Holidays
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Thousands of Nicaraguans have left Costa Rica in recent days to spend the holidays at home.Immigration authorities of Costa Rica reported that a plan to work 24 hours straight has enabled swift movement...
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Costa Rican Customs Holiday Schedules
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The customs of Costa Rica will have a special schedule to mark the commemoration of Christmas and New Year, according to the Directorate General of Taxation, Ministry of Finance.Las Peñas Blancas and Paso...
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Annual Costa Rican Christmas Charity Event Provides Gifts to Over 35,000 Children
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - This weekend, the Works of the Holy Spirit Association held its traditional feast at the National Stadium to share with children in vulnerable social conditions and celebrate Christmas with a gift, among other...
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Nicaragua Asks Costa Rica to Withdraw the Arrest Warrant Against Pastora
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Nicaragua demanded a withdraw of the Costa Rican arrest warrant issued to the International Police (Interpol) against Eden Pastora, the legendary "Comandante Cero", a gesture that the Nicaraguan authorities described as "bad faith...
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Indigenous People of Costa Rica Will Have Free Access to Satellite Internet
The Brunca (Boruca) and Ngäbe (Guaymí) regions will have internet and mobile phone access in 250 homes located in...