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Daily Archives: November 17, 2011
U.S. expat gives his homage to Gamboa and Malpais
I have been coming to Costa Rica since 1982. I am married to a Tica, and we live in Florida now with our 6-year-old son. Costa Rica is near and dear to my heart, and everyday I am away I … Continue reading
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Former magistrate cited to appear in Crucitas case
The Poder Judicial said Wednesday that the nation’s chief prosecutor had summoned a former Sala Primera magistrate to appear to give a statement. The case is the one of the Las Crucitas gold mine when someone leaked the draft of … Continue reading
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Colombian rebels receive new leader to replace Cano
Colombia’s leftist rebels announced Tuesday that Timoleon Jiménez, better known as Timochenko, was named their new leader earlier this month. Timochenko replaces former leader Alfonso Cano, who was killed November 4 in a battle with government troops. Cano had led … Continue reading
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Another major drug tunnel found at Mexican border
U.S. authorities have uncovered a major drug smuggling tunnel under the border with Mexico and seized 14 tons of marijuana during searches related to an investigation. Officials say the cross-border tunnel was about 400 meters long and connected warehouses in … Continue reading
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Obama sending Marines to Australia to tweak China
U.S. President Barack Obama has reaffirmed Washington’s unbreakable alliance with Australia during a speech to parliament in Canberra today. Obama said the United States diplomatic focus would now shift from the war on terrorism to economic and security challenges in … Continue reading
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Prisonsers show their talent in annual arts and crafts fair
The Centro Nacional de Cultura was the location for the annual prisoners arts and crafts fair Wednesday where music played and people danced throughout the day. Works of art made by prisoners and refreshments prepared by the juvenile delinquency center … Continue reading
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Surfer volunteers did more than chase waves in Costa Rica
Surfers travel the world chasing the best waves. But what is out of the ordinary is how members of Surf for Life pass the time when they’re not out on the water. Instead of kicking back and relaxing, they spend … Continue reading
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Marchers campaign for enviornment of social justice
The rain beat down on the black umbrellas of dozens of families as they trudged down the Boulevard del Museo Nacional Wednesday. The march was put together by AsoPaz, a nonprofit organization that provides moral support and help for families of crime … Continue reading
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Police, health officials kick off seasonal fireworks campaign
Many people welcome Christmas time and all that may come with it — food, family, presents and vacations. But staff at the Hospital Nacional del Niños in San José is bracing for a season not only marked by the traditional … Continue reading
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Acción Ciudadana rips presidents on nation’s poverty policy
Representatives of the Partido Acción Ciudadana called the presidential administration corrupt and inhuman for the country’s increase in poverty since the Partido Liberacion Nacional was voted back into power. What was supposed to be an alliance between the presidential party … Continue reading
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Investigators give radio tips on keeping credit cards safe
Officials from the Judicial Investigating Organization’s fraud investigation wing went on the radio airwaves Wednesday to educate citizens and tourists about a growing trend in credit card theft. They gave advice about simple preventative measures. Chief of the bank fraud … Continue reading
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New prediction pushes the dry season even later
The nation’s weather service now says that the increase in the strength of La Niña will prolong the shift from the rainy to dry season two to three weeks. The prediction is a change from the Nov. 1 summary when … Continue reading
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