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Daily Archives: December 12, 2011
Noriega finally returns to face possible house arrest
The former dictator of Panamá, Manuel Noriega, has returned home, after spending more than 20 years in prisons in the United States and France. Noriega arrived Sunday evening after being extradited from France, where he served time for money laundering. … Continue reading
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Weekend work at two sites designed to improve roadway
Highway workers have been on the job at Ruta 2 near Casa Mata and on the Florencio del Castillo highway over the weekend. At Casa Mata, the Consejo Nacional de Vialidad said it expected that the highway, the Interamericana Sur, … Continue reading
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Steady rains inundate much of the country
The country will continue to be under the influence of a high pressure system today, according to the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional. This means that there will be rain on the Caribbean coast and rain in the afternoon in the central … Continue reading
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Pope expected to visit México and Cuba in 2012
Senior Roman Catholic officials say Pope Benedict XVI will visit Cuba and México next year, his first Papal visit to the two Latin American nations. Monsignor Jose Felix Pérez, one of the Vatican’s top officials in Cuba, said Thursday the … Continue reading
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Snake experts report deaths are under-reported
Neglected tropical diseases such as dengue, leishmaniasis, and trachoma are getting more attention these days, but other health threats are almost completely off the radar. One example is the deadly toll taken by venomous snakes, which was discussed by experts … Continue reading
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Peruvian minister quits in wake of mine protests
Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has replaced his prime minister in the first cabinet shakeup of the president’s new administration. Humala appointed his interior secretary, Oscar Valdes, to replace Salomon Lerner, an ally who resigned after less than five months on … Continue reading
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At least two are reported dead in Mexican quake
Mexican officials say a 6.5 magnitude earthquake has killed at least two people after hitting western Guerrero state Saturday night. Authorities say a house collapsed, killing one victim in the town of Iguala, located between Acapulco and the capital, Mexico … Continue reading
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Durban climate conference appears to have come up short
Negotiators at the U.N. climate conference in South Africa have approved a package of agreements to combat global climate change. While the deal is a step forward, observers say more should have been accomplished. After hours of political wrangling and … Continue reading
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Holiday is the time to bring cheer to lower-income kids
The cops are calling it a blue Christmas as they carry the holiday celebration to children from lower-income neighborhoods in San José and Heredia. Over the weekend more than 400 children were treated to gifts, music and other holiday traditions … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Teenage home invaders outgunned on Caribbean coast
Two brothers got a lot more than they had bargained for when they broke into a home in Las Vegas de Cerere, province of Limón. The two teens, 16 and 17, planned to stick up and rob the couple living … Continue reading
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Police say they grabbed 42 suspects during Festival de la Luz
Fuerza Pública officials report that revelers did less damage this year during and after the popular Festival de la Luz parade. The event was Saturday, and police report that 42 persons were detained as suspects in separate crimes through midnight. … Continue reading
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Child prostitution estimate appears to be overstated
A response to the letter from Salvando Corazones. In the last 21 years, I have spent at least three months per year in Costa Rica, mostly in and around San José. Only once was I ever approached by child prostitutes. On the … Continue reading
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Korean diplomat seeking contact with war veterans
The Korean ambassador to Mexico is compiling a list of Korean war veterans who served in that theater during the war. Information requested is name, address, telephone number and dates of Korean service. The purpose of this list is to … Continue reading
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Two tourists and driver die in early morning crash
A visit to Costa Rica ended tragically when the driver of a small bus carrying two tourists lost control of the vehicle, killing himself and the passengers. The two travelers from Spain were headed from San José to the Juan … Continue reading
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2012 is shaping up to be a really interesting year
With 2012 just a couple of weeks away, the rush to the holidays is in full swing. Public employees have received their aguinaldo or 13th month pay, and shopping resembles a rugby scrum. The coming year is shaping up to … Continue reading
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