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Daily Archives: April 2, 2012
Cell phone tower sites face thieves seeking batteries
Forget stealing the copper cable, crooks have found out that cell telephone antenna sites contain lead batteries that are worth $10,000 each. Thieves stole batteries from at least three towers early Saturday. But the Fuerza Pública was able to detain … Continue reading
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Two drug boats intercepted off Cahuita in Caribbean
A coast guard patrol intercepted two boats, one loaded with suspected cocaine and the other carrying containers of fuel, Saturday morning. The action on the high seas came in the Caribbean about eight nautical miles east of Cahuita. The Servicio … Continue reading
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U.S. citizen in Puerto Viejo found murdered in cabina
A U.S. citizen is an apparent murder victim near Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean, but investigators are challenged to find a motive. The man, identified by the last name of Burkth, died early Friday at his cabina in Barrio Pan … Continue reading
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Tropical diseases spreading into countries up north
A new study examines the rising incidence of highly infectious tropical diseases in a number of impoverished communities outside of the tropics and recommends stepped-up surveillance and treatment of infected groups. The researchers focused on south and southwestern U.S. states … Continue reading
Posted in Latin American News
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Former Mexican president dies of respiratory problems
Former Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid, who led the country amid economic meltdown and natural disaster in the 1980s, has died. He was 77. The former president died Sunday at a Mexico City hospital where he was admitted several … Continue reading
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Obama backs Buffet rule to take the wealthy more
U.S. President Barack Obama says it is time the wealthiest Americans pay what he called their fair share in taxes. During his weekly address Saturday, Obama urged Congress to vote in favor of the so-called Buffet Rule in a few … Continue reading
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Three tickets are winners of world’s biggest lottery
The rush to buy tickets for what U.S. officials say is the world’s largest lottery jackpot is about to pay off. Mega Millions lottery officials say there were three winning tickets for the record $640 million jackpot sold in three … Continue reading
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Major exposition opens on Quetzalcoatl and his significance
Quetzalcoatl, the legendary figure in Mexican civilization, is the central figure of a new exposition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The leader-educator-god also had an influence on the Pacific northwest of Costa Rica that was tied closely … Continue reading
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New legal book designed to help foreigners adjust to country
Expats have a new resource to help guide their lives in Costa Rica. Christopher Howard’s book company has produced an electronic summary of the country’s laws. It is “Guide to Costa Rica’s Legal System for Tontos (Dumbells).” Said Howard: “This … Continue reading
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Northern border crossing beefed up for holiday flood
The security ministry has opened 12 of some 28 new immigration stations at the Peñas Blancas border crossing with Nicaragua. This is the time of year when vacationers test the ability of the control point. Over the weekend, officials said … Continue reading
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There’s still time to pay annual education and culture tax
There is good news for expats struggling with the education and cultural tax. This pesky tax is levied each year on corporate entities and is due March 31. But March 31 this year was a Saturday, so the tax is … Continue reading
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Government babysitting should address other woes
I just love it that the government is out to protect the health of the public citizens by not allowing smoking in public places. Wonderful. I guess all the other issues dealing with public health and well being were secretly … Continue reading
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Cable Tica in Guanacaste reported to be doing well
I have noticed recent letters criticizing Amnet and to a lesser extent Cable Tica for Internet service. In Liberia area I find Cable Tica OK, and I would give it a B. The service is now available without a separate … Continue reading
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Tax plan covers many services previously untaxed
Many expats still do not understand the impact of President Laura Chinchilla’s tax plan. The draft, if passed, would assess a 14 percent value-added tax on commercial rents, some residential rents and contract services. Such transactions are not taxed now. … Continue reading
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