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Daily Archives: May 10, 2012
Appeals judge rejects decisive acquittal in fraud case
The expat property owner and his lawyer who are named in a criminal case have had another reverse. An appeals judge in Puntarenas voided their acquittal in their second preliminary hearing and ordered yet a third. This is the case … Continue reading
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Isla Caño is now off limits as a result of bureaucracy
Isla Caño is a small island off the northern Osa Peninsula that has delighted tourists for decades as a well-preserved biological preserve open to picnicking, exploring, swimming, and snorkeling. Almost half a year ago, the government built a couple of … Continue reading
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Judiciary sets up a Web page in an attempt to find fugitives
The Poder Judicial appears to have misplaced about 70 convicted felons. But never fear, the agency is setting up a searchable Web page to enlist aid from the public to find the individuals. There are six women, mostly convicted of drug charges, … Continue reading
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President outlines her hopes for the current legislative session
President Laura Chinchilla Miranda has made her wish list known to the new president of the Asamblea Legislativa. She met with Víctor Emilio Granados Wednesday at Casa Presidencial. High on the president’s list was a bill that would delay the … Continue reading
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Changes coming in government’s rules for inspecting vehicles
The agency in charge of vehicle safety is updating the manual that Riteve SyC S.A. uses to do inspections. The changes are expected to be published in the La Gaceta official newspaper soon, and the Consejo de Seguridad Vial said … Continue reading
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Fuerza Pública reports 255 average daily arrests over one year
The Fuerza Pública during the last year has been arresting on average 255 persons a day, said officials Wednesday. They released a summary that showed that from May 2011 to April 2012, the police force detained 93,151 persons. Of these, … Continue reading
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Obama administration seeks OK for Law of Sea Treaty
The Obama administration is beginning a new push to get the U.S. Senate to approve the 1982 United Nations Law of the Sea treaty. Administration officials said the pact is necessary to protect the U.S. Navy’s right to carry out … Continue reading
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Responses to president on gay marriage predictable
Reaction to President Obama’s statement supporting same-sex marriage was swift in the nation’s capital. On the streets of Washington, passersby voiced strong opinions about America’s first-ever presidential endorsement of marriage rights for gays and lesbians. “I support marriage equality, so … Continue reading
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Press group seeks action on Honduran abduction
The Inter American Press Association condemned the abduction Wednesday morning of Honduras journalist Alfredo Villatoro, asking the country’s president, Porfirio Lobo, to take immediate action in the case. It also urged the government to organize means of ensuring the safety … Continue reading
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Caja union workers threaten strike over cut in benefit
The union that represents workers in the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social is threatening a strike if the government goes ahead with plans to cut costs. The union is the Unión Nacional de Empleados de la Caja y la Seguridad … Continue reading
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U.S. Embassy warning of unauthorized phone calls
A U.S. embassy spokesperson said Wednesday that someone is making telephone calls and seeking identifying information on U.S. citizens here. The caller falsely claims to be working at the embassy, the spokesperson said. “These calls are NOT legitimate and very … Continue reading
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Government will kick off Interamericana Norte work
The government will kick off officially the reconstruction and widening of the Interamericana Norte Monday with a ceremony in Cañas which is at the midpoint of the project. The project ranges from Baranca near Puntarenas Centro to Peñas Blancas at … Continue reading
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