Daily Archives: July 19, 2011

Chávez political rival convicted of being critical

Posted on July 19, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Wire Services

A Caracas criminal court has convicted the former governor of Zulia state for criticizing President Hugo Chávez. The convicted man is long-time politician and likely presidential candidate Oswaldo Álvarez Paz. The conviction followed a 16-month trial. The judge will determine … Continue reading →

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Humala to name again market friendly top banker

Posted on July 19, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Wire Services

Peruvian President-elect Ollanta Humala says he will reappoint Julio Velarde as central bank chief, in an apparent signal to investors that the country’s current economic policies will continue. President-elect Humala made the comment in an interview Sunday on local television. … Continue reading →

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Zoellick pushes free trade as the global economic fix

Posted on July 19, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Wire Services

World Bank President Robert Zoellick is urging the United States to take the lead in pushing the moribund Doha-round free-trade talks forward. He said open trade is the best way to help the struggling global economy. Zoellick delivered his blunt … Continue reading →

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Lottery helps Archivo Nacional celebrate its 130th birthday

Posted on July 19, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff
Lottery helps Archivo Nacional celebrate its 130th birthday

Each week the national lottery comes out with a distinctive ticket. El Día de la Madre doubtlessly will see a graphic extolling motherhood. But this week the featured institution is the Archivo Nacional, an agency of the culture ministry which … Continue reading →

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Deal with Milanes hinges on clear title to properties

Posted on July 19, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

The deal struck between former fugitive Luis Milanes and his Savings Unlimited investors is fast approaching a meltdown. The casino operator and some investors agreed to set up a committee that would receive in trust a number of Milanes properties. … Continue reading →

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U.S. hospital ship to visit in humanitarian mission

Posted on July 19, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

The U.S. Embassy said that the hospital ship Comfort would visit Puntarenas from Aug. 1 to Aug. 12. The ship is involved with Continuing Promise 2011, humanitarian visits to a number of Latin nations. The ship left Guatemala last week. … Continue reading →

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Student, 18, gunned down in shooting at his school

Posted on July 19, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

An outsider walked into the Colegio Técnico de Orotina and shot an 18-year-old student there in the head Monday morning. Then the gunman barricaded himself in the school and held discussions with police officers before shooting himself in the head. … Continue reading →

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Nation’s weather turns to normality of season

Posted on July 19, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

The low pressure system that drenched the country over the weekend has moved to the north and west, and weather experts say that the country is returning to the rainy season norm of hot mornings and thunderstorms in the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Government, Caja unions playing chicken on strike

Posted on July 19, 2011 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

The central government and the unions in the national health system are playing a game of chicken. The unions have announced a work stoppage for today but they have put it off to 8 a.m. instead of the 6 a.m … Continue reading →

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