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Ruta 32 the Braulio Carrillo (San José - Limón) is now fully open 24/7. The Policía de Tránsito and MOPT officials will be keeping a close eye on kilometre 22 & 23, east of the Zurquí tunnel, the source of the problems this past month that kept the highway closed for almost two weeks. [Foto: Costaricahoy.info]

"Platina" Bridge May Have To Wait To End Of Year For Repairs
The ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT) hinted on Friday that repairs to infamous "platina" on the Virilla bridge of the autopista General Cañas, many not be until the end of the year.

Buffalo Man Accused Of Running Mob Sportsbook In Costa Rica
New Jersey authorities on Friday said Brian Cohen was arrested at the Buffalo International airport on Wednesday, where he had just arrived from Costa Rica, wanted for allegedly running an internet based, billion-dollar sports betting operation for the Lucchese organized crime family.

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San José - Caldera Fully Open
The autopista San José - Caldera yesterday afternoon was fully open and free of debris from falling rocks and mudslides occurring during the previous days of heavy rain.

ILWU Vows to Fight Police Takeover of Costa Rican Longshore Union
Jennifer Sargent, Coast communications director at the ILWU, sends us the latest on the struggles by longshore workers in Costa Rica.

No Costa Ricans Injured Or Killed In Guatemala's Volcano Eruption
Costa Rica's embassy in Guatemala reports that no Costa Ricans were injured or killed as a result of the eruption by the Pacaya volcano on Thursday.

New York Court Dismisses Costa Rican Photographers' Lawsuit
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by two photographers who said they were shot at by bodyguards of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

Is Milk From Grass-Fed Cows More Heart-Healthy?
Costa Rican study hints at heart attack protection through milk fat.

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