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Drug trafficking by sea is increasing

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At least 3 boats were caught transporting drugs last week. However, so far this year, the Ministry of Security already counts the capture of 5 tons of cocaine, 325,000 marijuana plants and millions of colones in cash. Nevertheless, authorities estimate that about 2,400 tons of cocaine will pass through Costa Rican territory, which is twice […]

United Airlines’ new controversial case

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United Airlines does not leave the controversy. A few days after the scandal over the expulsion of a passenger, an Utah couple claimed to be taken off their final flight to Costa Rica where they planned to get married. The news, reported by KHOU TV, stated that the airline expelled the couple for not being […]

Medical certificates will be completely digital

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Each time patients go to a medical examination in private institutions, they receive their medical certificate that shows the person’s health. However, as of this month, the procedure will vary, because the document will be completely digital. This change is due to a project promoted by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica, […]

The crocodile hunted on Good Friday died before Saturday

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The crocodile hunted on Good Friday in the traditional “lagarteada” of Ortega, in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, died before Saturday. It should be mentioned that the animal was introduced on Friday in a pool, as it has been done for many years. However, when people went to change its water on Saturday morning, the animal was […]

Palomo’s condition is critical

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Palomo’s condition, a dog that was attacked on Sunday with a machete in Cartago, continues being critical. The animal is under strict medical supervision at a veterinary clinic, where he was taken after being found by local residents. Some people have made donations, but it is not enough. Palomo now requires a thermal blanket, which […]