Daily Archives: April 27, 2012

Unions and others with gripes gear up for May Day

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

Tuesday is the Día Internacional de Trabajo or international worker’s day, sometimes called May Day. In Costa Rica, the day is a legal holiday, and the big event is a march by workers and others up Avenida 2 to the … Continue reading →

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President seeks to suspend evictions in maritime zone

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

President Laura Chinchilla sent a proposal to the legislature Wednesday night to see a suspension of eviction orders for those that are living on land in the maritime zone. According to a representative in Casa Presidencial, there are approximately 50,000 … Continue reading →

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State of country’s finances is obvious to everyone

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Reader Letters

We know now more clearly were all the money is going after seeing A.M. Costa Rica article today.  Those making over 6K per month 430 Ticos, plus in the other institutions 3.450 are making more than 6K. And they are not … Continue reading →

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Tragedy at sea witnessed by three Costa Rican-bound birders

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Dennis Rogers

Passengers on a Costa Rican-bound cruise ship sighted what appeared to be a drifting fishing boat in waters about 100 miles south of Panamá, and were surprised to see the ship continue even after they informed a uniformed crew member … Continue reading →

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Education and the world’s oldest profession have degenerated

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jo Stuart

The subjects of prostitution and education both have been in the news lately. Locally, the question seems to be variations of why do women choose to work in the sex business? That is one of the dumbest questions one can … Continue reading →

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So far, U.S. prostitution scandals do not involve Costa Rica

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Wire Services

Prostitution scandals involved U.S. officials or servicemen in Colombia and Brazil have now spread to El Salvador. Wire service reports say that the latest allegations came in a report Wednesday by Seattle television station KIRO-TV. The report quotes an unnamed … Continue reading →

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Volcanologist take a stroll through Hell to get hot video

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

The volcanologists call it “Walking at the edge of Hell: Turrialba Volcano.” The Hell is the caldera of the volcano that continues to expel vapor. Danilo Di Genova, Alessandro Vona and Andrea Di Piazza of the Italian Roma Tre University … Continue reading →

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Two new art exhibits opening this weekend at culture ministry

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

This is opening weekend for two new art exhibits highlighting Central American culture at the Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo. One of the shows is a collection of interpretations about the Costa Rican saying “esa vara.” Which could be … Continue reading →

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Penetta seeks Latin help as U.S. budget shrinks

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Wire Services

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spent this week in South America working to build relations with Colombia, Brazil and Chile. At a time when the U.S. military faces hundreds of billions of dollars in budget cuts, the Pentagon hopes to … Continue reading →

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Brazil moving to give farmers more flexibility

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Wire Services

Brazilian lawmakers have approved legislation that eases restrictions on the amount of forest land that farmers must preserve, a move critics say threatens the Amazon and other environmentally sensitive lands. The bill, approved late Wednesday night by the lower house … Continue reading →

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Nogales twins contradict image of violent México

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Wire Services

As the U.S. Supreme Court takes up Arizona’s controversial immigration enforcement law, the violent drug war in Mexico continues, with the death toll over the past six years exceeding 50,000. Supporters of the Arizona law often talk about violence spilling … Continue reading →

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Traffic officers detained in Ruta 32 bribe claims

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

Did someone say that gigantic traffic penalties might be an invitation for police officers to accept instant fines? Well, they were right, according to the Judicial Investigating Organization. The agency said Thursday that its Sección Especializada de Tránsito detained seven … Continue reading →

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Book sale in San Ramón for museum, senior center

Posted on April 27, 2012 by A.M. Costa Rica Staff

The Community Action Alliance says that its book sale Saturday in San Ramón is well timed to help expats weather the rainy season with good reading material. The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the regional museum. … Continue reading →

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