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Daily Archives: July 28, 2011
Teen murderer gets 3 years
A judge in the Mexican state of Morelos has sentenced a 14-year-old U.S. citizen to three years in prison for murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking. Authorities say Edgar Jiménez, known as “El Ponchis,” worked for the South Pacific drug cartel … Continue reading
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U.S. borrowing limits worry Latin Americans
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said it is concerned about the situation in the United States and discussions there about the government’s borrowing limits, and hopes the issue will soon be resolved in the most appropriate … Continue reading
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British start countdown to 2012 summer Olympics
Britain launched the one-year countdown to the start of the 2012 summer Olympics in London Wednesday with a day of festivities in the British capital and other cities around the globe. A huge countdown clock was unveiled in central London. … Continue reading
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Ex-official in Colombia jailed in corruption case
Former Colombian Agriculture Minister Andrés Felipe Arias has been jailed in a corruption case involving farm subsidies. A judge Tuesday ordered the arrest of Arias, 38, who is accused of allowing the subsidies intended for small farmers to be diverted … Continue reading
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Judical police now have 38 video cameras to aid investigations
The nation’s drug institute has donated $20,000 worth of video cameras to the Judicial Investigating Organization. The announcement came from Mauricio Boraschi, formerly head of the Instituto Costarricense sobre Drogas and now a vice minister on the presidential staff. In … Continue reading
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Cruz Roja workers getting ready for pilgrimage to Cartago
hose who live in San José have it easy. The pilgrimage to Cartago is a mere 20 kilometers, about 12.5 miles. And the road is great. But pilgrims are coming from such distance points as Sixaola on the Panamá border, … Continue reading
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Don’t use cash, judicial police warn after another stickup
Here’s a little tip to keep money safe, courtesy of the Judicial Investigating Organization: Don’t use cash. That was the advice Wednesday after two men on a motorcycle stuck up another customer just leaving a bank. The robbery happened in … Continue reading
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Alliance Française offers tour of art deco in Barrio México
Mention Barrio México to an expat, and they are likely to draw a blank. Someone who has lived here awhile might shudder, thinking that barrio is what the police call conflictivo. Barrio México was settled in part by refugees from … Continue reading
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Baroque concert Saturday planned at Teatro Nacional
Those with a taste for baroque and Renaissance music can hear a selection from the 16th through the 18th century Saturday at the Teatro Nacional. The group Syntagma Musicum is presening a concert titled “Ramillete Vocal” at 5 p.m. Included … Continue reading
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Republicans Abroad chairman David Ellis dies in Vermont
David B. Ellis, chairman of Republicans Abroad Costa Rica, died Tuesday in Ludlow, Vermont, after suffering a heart attack while on vacation. David was born on May 24, 1932, to James Waldo Ellis and Mabel Bryant Ellis. He graduated with … Continue reading
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Sala IV will hear appeal of ruling on tips as income
The employers’ chamber said Wednesday that the Sala IV constitutional court has agreed to study its appeal of the high labor court’s ruling that restaurant tips are salary. The decision by the Sala II had a big impact on the … Continue reading
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