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Archives for November 1, 2016

Plan identifies critical problems in the capital to provide solutions

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On Monday morning, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Municipality of San José (MSJ), presented a plan that identifies the main problems and proposes solutions for urban planning and sustainability in San José. Miguel Jaramillo, IDB representative in Costa Rica, explained that the “Action Plan San José capital” proposes an improvement in urban mobility […]

Fathers can now share with their children if there is a family separation process

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Different sectors that defend men’s rights supported a guideline introduced by the National Children’s Trust (PANI) that allows fathers to share with their children when there is a family separation process. Fathers can now request timetable for visits in a more accessible way. It aims to encourage an immediate link unless there is some risk. […]

Power cuts in Heredia, Tibás and Curridabat

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From November 1st to November 3rd, the National Power and Light Company (CNFL) will conduct several jobs that force it to interrupt electricity service in some sectors of Heredia, Tibás and Curridabat. The disruption will take place on November 1st in Colima de Tibás, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, due to the relocation of […]

Representatives from animal organizations protested: they want legislators to make a decision

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Representatives from animal organizations joined forces to put pressure on legislators to make them read the Animal Welfare Act draft. Patricia Abadía, from the Association for Animal Welfare and Shelter, declared that the recommendations from the Constitutional Court has already been followed and the project is ready to be voted. The animal advocates met at […]

Human trafficking also affects Costa Ricans

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Since 2010, the authorities have rescued 147 victims of human trafficking in Costa Rica. In most of the cases, the victims are foreigners. But according to the National Coalition against Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking, 28 victims were Costa Ricans; which highlights the local traffic of people. In 2016, the authorities have rescued 18 victims […]