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Daily Archives: June 2, 2011
Brazil to go ahead with dam in heart of rain forest
Brazil has approved the construction of a massive hydroelectric dam in the Amazon rain forest — a project that has sparked criticism from environmentalists, indigenous activists and celebrities. Brazil’s environmental agency Ibama issued the building license for the $11 billion … Continue reading
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Mexican fund hopeful promotes candidacy in Brazil
The head of Mexico’s central bank says Latin American countries deserve greater representation at the International Monetary Fund. Agustin Carstens made the comments Wednesday in Brazil, where he is seeking support for his bid to become the next managing director … Continue reading
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Tire company setting up regional financial center here
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations will create a shared financial services center in Costa Rica for its Latin American operations. The decision will mean up to 100 new jobs for the country. The plan was outlined at Casa Presidencial Wednesday. The … Continue reading
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Honduras voted back into Organization of American States
The Organization of American States has voted to readmit Honduras following an almost two-year suspension that followed the ouster of the country’s then-president, Manuel Zelaya, in a June 2009 coup. The Washington-based organization Wednesday lifted the suspension after a 32-1 … Continue reading
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Police begin effort to end smash-and-grab road robberies
Police just can’t seem to prevent the smash-and-grab robberies that are plaguing motorists in the Hatillo area. The four-lane Circunvalación passes through the area, and when a motorist, usually a lone woman, stops at a traffic light, some youth may … Continue reading
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Rising rivers and more rain keep emergency officials on edge
The Caribbean coast was getting the brunt of storms generated by a low pressure system Wednesday night, said the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional. In a 7 p.m. bulletin, the weather service said that rivers were rising along the Caribbean coast, in … Continue reading
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When the skies rumble, no salesmanship is needed
They seem to pop up like mushrooms when the rain begins to fall. They are the umbrella vendors who seem to have as good a grip on the weather forecast as meteorologists. No one in San José downtown should run … Continue reading
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Fares for ferry to Naranjo going up for vehicles
Prices for vehicles are going up for the Puntarenas-Naranjo ferry. But the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes has not authorized an increase for passengers. The new fares are effective today. The ministry said the increase was necessary to reestablish … Continue reading
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Month opens with earthquake coming from dueling plates
The month was a bit more than nine hours old when a sharp shock rattled much of the country. The quake, estimated at a magnitude of 4.2, was inland and 11 kilometers north of Quepos, according to the Observatorio Vulcanológico … Continue reading
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More cell towers beginning to generate a backlash
A World Health unit’s report classifying cell phone radiation as a possible cancer cause came at the wrong time for Costa Rica. Two companies that have been authorized to offer mobile telephone service are putting up more base stations. These … Continue reading
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