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Ministry of Security buys plane from U.S. |
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 By AM Costa Rica staff
The Ministry of
Public Security purchased a plane from
the United States government at a cost
of ¢4.3 billion. The aircraft is a
King Air 250 that will be modified to
patrol against organized crime and
illegal fishing.
The purchase was criticized by deputy Jonathan Prendas of the National Restoration Party. The legislator questioned the price and speed of the transaction. According to Prendas, the opening of the tender of purchase began on Dec. 8, and the bid was awarded only three days later. That information was confirmed by a purchase report in the offices of the Comptroller General of the Republic. The minister of Security, Michael Soto, said the aircraft will expand the air intelligence platform to combat drug trafficking. "This plane has mobile radar, and lacks seats for passengers. I only have seats for the pilot, co-pilot and operators of the Air Surveillance Service. The aircraft was acquired by a purchase by the government of Costa Rica from the United States and is expected to be in the country next year," said an official statement of the ministry. The official statement said “the plane will serve as radar to patrol the oceans against drug trafficking and illegal fishing.” "It's not for fancy tours. Our seas are used for drug trafficking. A lot of drugs enter by sea into Costa Rican territory to be stored and then leave by land, air or sea. The government must have the tools to do its job," said Soto. The plane is scheduled to arrive in the country next May and is currently being equipped by the government of the United States. The amount of the technological investment is around $5 million and was donated by the U.S. government, added the official press release.
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 The plane will serve as radar to patrol the oceans against drug trafficking and illegal fishing
Soto said that the data
support the need for an aircraft to monitor
the coasts. He cited as an example that in
the last two weeks 5,000 kilograms of
cocaine were seized in the Pacific.
"I regret to disclose this strategy information against drug trafficking. To travel 80 miles to stop a boat is not easy to do it in a patrol boat. It lasts for hours. The idea is that the radars give us the points and an effective follow-up is done." "I reject that it's a luxury issue. It is a matter of high technology that is necessary to fight against the drug groups that have high resources," Soto said. Soto also said that the country only has three patrol boats, so with the King Air operations against drug trafficking will be more effective.
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Consumption of liquor increased |
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By A.M. Costa Rica staff
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A.M. Costa Rica wire
services photo
The new regulation to block cell phones at
jails,
could be ready in 9 months. |
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| UK International trade minister visited Costa Rica | |
By A.M. Costa Rica
staff
The British minister for
Trade Policy, George Hollingbery, traveled
to Panama and Costa Rica Wednesday to build
on the strong trade links between the his
country and Central American nations.
Hollingbery also announced that his government has doubled the support available from UK Export Finance for UK-Costa Rica trade to up to £1.25 billion. The minister now travels to the U.S. states of Georgia and Indiana where he will build on his country's already strong trade and investment relationship, updating businesses on his country's plans for an independent trade policy as the two countries look ahead to a future free trade agreement, a government announcement said. While in Panama, the minister met with the Panamanian Minister of Trade and Investment, Augusto Arosemena, and the two reconfirmed their commitment to continuity of the EU-Central America Association Agreement. The meeting follows the successful visit of Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela to the United Kingdom in May this year, where he expressed his country’s firm support for the swift ratification of a continuity agreement. The minister also visited the iconic Panama Canal to explore opportunities around the canal’s diversification strategy, followed by a discussion with the minister for Finance, Eyda Varela de Chinchilla, and financial services regulators to learn how Panama is advancing its financial services sector. In Costa Rica, the minister met with Epsy Campbell, a vice-president and Foreign Affairs minister, and Foreign Trade Minister Dyalá Jiménez to make clear the British commitment to continued trade with Costa Rica and to discuss the smooth transition as his country leaves the European Union. The two Central American nations are crucial to the United Kingdom's ties with the region, a statement said. Panama, the fastest growing country in Latin America, had total trade with the United Kingdom worth £242 million in 2016. Meanwhile, trade between the United Kingdom and Costa Rica was worth £311 million in 2017, a 13 percent increase on the previous year. The USA Hollingbery’s U.S. visit follows the recent launch by Liam Fox of the first public consultations on a future free trade agreement with his country's largest single trading partner. Fox is minster of state for international trade. Hollingbery is traveling to Atlanta, Georgia, and Indianapolis, Indiana, where he will update key local businesses and decision makers on the his country's independent trade policy. In Atlanta, these will include Coca-Cola Co and United Parcel Service of America, Inc., as well as other leading firms. In Indianapolis key meetings include Rolls-Royce North America, Inc., U.S. Rep. André Carson and the governor of Indiana, Eric Holcomb.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs courtesy photo
The Minister came to make clear the UK’s commitment to continued trade with Costa Rica.
At the heart of these
meetings will be the the United Kingdom's unwavering
commitment to a mutually beneficial trade agreement with
the U.S. post-Brexit, ensuring free and fair trade
continues to flow between the two nations, the British
statement said.
Britain already has a large investment presence in the U.S. For example, online clothing retailer ASOS.com plans a brand new e-commerce center in Georgia, a state where Britain is currently the seventh largest trading partner. The UK also supports around 10,000 jobs in Indiana, and is the second largest foreign investor in the state. Trade between the Britain and U.S. was worth £182.7 billion in the first quarter of this year, up 4 percent on the same quarter in 2017. Exports to the US were up 4.9 percent to £113 billion in the same year. On a recent visit to Britain, U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May made clear their ongoing commitment to a close and prosperous future trading relationship, the statement said. Hollingbery said: “I’m delighted to be traveling across the U.S. and Central America this week, building on our already strong trade and investment relationship with the U.S. as well as ensuring continuity in our existing agreement with the Central America Association. Our trade with Panama was worth £242 million in 2016, and with Costa Rica, £311 million last year. Meanwhile, trade with the U.S.A. was worth more than £182 billion at the start of this year. As the UK leaves the EU, we have the perfect opportunity to work more closely with partners across the globe and I look forward to meeting with counterparts in Panama, Costa Rica and the United States to set out what that bright trading future might look like."
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Organizations unite to promote
ecological pilgrimage
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By A.M. Costa Rica
staff
The Ministry of
Environment, the Municipality of
Cartago, San José, San Pedro,
Curridabat and the Marviva Foundation
have call on pilgrims to bring their
reusable bottles to the Romería.
There are three water refill stations where pilgrims can fill their reusable bottles for free and thus avoid a greater consumption of disposable plastics, the coalition said. The posts are be located in the Plaza de la Democracia on Second Avenue, the Higherón gas station in San Pedro and in Curridabat, 300 meters east of the La Galera gas station. "The previous year, 12,840 glass bottles were delivered, which prevented a large amount of disposable plastic from reaching the sea.This year we added municipal allies to place new water recharge stations and the goal is to surpass the figure of the previous year. We are inviting all the people who make the pilgrimage to come to our posts to fill your bottle with water and join our campaign," said Mariana Blanco, representative of the Marviva Foundation.
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Mar Viva courtesy
photo The glass bottles delivered, which prevented a large amount of disposable plastic from reaching the sea.
Of the
total of plastics discarded in Costa Rica,
only 14 percent is recovered for recycling and
mostly becomes less valuable products. |
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| Ten Costa Rican children stranded in Colombia |
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By A.M. Costa Rica staff
The
Costa Rican consul in Colombia and Costa Rican public
institutions are trying to help 10 minors who are
stranded in Colombia. |
 A. M. Costa
Rica wire services illustrative photo
The
kids folkloric dance group participated in the
International Festival of Traditional Dances in
Panama.
The consular
department of foreign service and the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and are in communication with all
authorities in Colombia, to ensure that minors will
promptly return to the country, the ministry said. |
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Fernando Cruz elected president
of the Supreme Court of Justice |
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By
A.M. Costa Rica staff
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 Ministerio de Justicia
courtesy photo Cruz will
hold the position for four
years.
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