The state-owned Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) asked for an annulment of the mediation proceedings that require the institute to provide a large payment...

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Power overload in Panama causes outage in Costa Rica

L. Arias - July 2, 2017

Traffic Police Director Mario Calderón reported that there were 71 accidents during the power outage throughout the country.

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Ombudsman’s Office opposes hikes in electricity rates for CNFL

L. Arias - June 13, 2017

The Ombudsman's Office called the hike petition excessive and said it would affect both households and businesses.

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Reduced electricity rates this year? Don’t hold your breath

L. Arias - April 8, 2017

ICE Executive President Carlos Obregón and CNFL General Manager Víctor Solís will have to appear before a Legislative Assembly committee to explain the impact of the agencies' investments on electricity rates.

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Earth Hour in Costa Rica saved more electricity than in 2016

L. Arias - March 27, 2017

During this year's Earth Hour, Costa Rica saved 32 kilowatts, 2 more than in last year's celebration.

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Costa Rica detains Somalian on terrorist alert

The Tico Times - March 23, 2017

Costa Rican authorities say a suspected terrorist from Somalia was detained Wednesday on orders from U.S. immigration officers.

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