Daily Archives: July 12, 2011

U.N. human rights expert criticizes abuses in México

Posted on July 12, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Wire Services

The U.N. high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, is concluding a weeklong visit to Mexico, where she expressed concern over abuse of citizens by police and soldiers fighting organized crime groups. The major effort against drug cartels and other … Continue reading →

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Copper miners in Chile stage 24-hour strike

Posted on July 12, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Wire Services

Unionized workers at Chile’s Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, have begun a 24-hour strike in a dispute with the government over the future of the company. The workers walked off the job Monday over modernization plans that union officials … Continue reading →

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Another high-traffic downtown street will be reconstructed

Posted on July 12, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

If motorists liked the Avenida 8 detours, they will love the one at Avenida 3. Work crews have begun to tear up that vital downtown artery. The street will be blocked for at least four month. The section of street … Continue reading →

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Rain drenches the country, and there is more on the way

Posted on July 12, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff
Rain drenches the country, and there is more on the way

The rain Monday afternoon and evening was courtesy of tropical wave No. 15, according to the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional. The instability generated storms that dropped nearly 3 inches of water on parts of the Central Valley. The U.S. National Hurricane … Continue reading →

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Theater to honor Liszt

Posted on July 12, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

Saturday the Teatro Nacional and the Librería Francesa are presenting a tribute concert to Franz Liszt at 5 p.m. Jacques Sagot is the pianist who will play a number of pieces composed by the Hungarian artist. The concert is in … Continue reading →

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Man accused of murder has 40 prior arrests

Posted on July 12, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

A man accused of killing a hotel guest during an abortive robbery two weeks ago in Pococí has been jailed 40 times for robbery, police officials said Monday. The man is Alexander Amador Jiménez, 32, who is now in jail … Continue reading →

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Let there be light in Zarcero for the town’s central park

Posted on July 12, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff
Let there be light in Zarcero for the town’s central park

The central park in Zarcero is glowing at night because the local electric cooperative and the municipality installed lighting. The job received the technical expertise of the Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz, which considers the effort as something enhancing … Continue reading →

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Tax collectors are using carrot-and-stick approach

Posted on July 12, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff
Tax collectors are using carrot-and-stick approach

The finance ministry is taking actions to increase collection of sales taxes and to crack down on those who understate income taxes. Once again the ministry, officially the Ministerio de Hacienda, plans a lottery. This time the lottery will offer … Continue reading →

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