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Friday 02 April 2004

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No Vacancy
Only a few of the 25,000 hotel rooms outside of San José - there are an estimated 34,000 in Costa Rica - remain vacant, as Ticos flock to the beaches and the mountains for the Easter Week - here called Semana Santa - vacation.   >more

Tico Mother Lost Son in Iraq
Zaida Alvarado, a Costa Rican who lives in Texas, joined the ranks of mothers of US servicemen who have lost their children in Iraq. Born in Houston, and only 21, Leroy Sandoval Jr. had been in Iraq just two weeks when, on March 26, he was killed in the alleys of the city of Faluja, in an operation that involved some 600 US Marines.   >more

Rome - San José Link
On his visit to Italy, President Abel Pacheco enlisted the support of the Italian Government to promote a direct flight linking Rome and Costa Rica by the Italian airline Alitalia, in which the Italian state is a shareholder.  >more

Asia Attracts Tico Exports
The exports of Costa Rica are now destined to a wider range of markets than just a few years back. As a result, nations such as the United States have registered a drop in the percentage of Tico goods and services they buy.  >more

Venezuela demands "more forceful" answer from US
Venezuela hopes the United States will give a "more forceful" answer to Venezuela's allegation that Washington was conspiring against its democracy and interfering with its internal affairs, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jesus Perez said Thursday.  >more

OAS Inter-Parliamentary Forum opens in Chile
The Inter-Parliamentary Forum of the Americas opened its third assembly in the central Chilean city of Valparaiso on Thursday.  >more

Argentines demonstrate against crime surge
Angry Argentines took to the streets in the capital city Thursday to protest against the surge of violent crimes in the country and call on President Nestor Kirchner's government to battle it.  >more


 


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Next to practicing with native speakers, watching Spanish television programs is one of the best ways to learn the language.  >more

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Protected Areas Threatened by Coca-Killing Herbicide
Fumigation with glyphosate herbicide in areas of Colombia that are protected for their biodiversity is part of the joint Colombian-U.S. effort to eradicate illegal drug crops. But it has come under fire for endangering the environment and the health of people who live in those areas.

Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide, which makes it particularly inappropriate for use in areas set aside to protect species, say critics of the fumigation operations.  >more
 
 
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Adventures in the eco-wonderland that is Costa Rica
We have been to Costa Rica three times and I certainly have some tips for travelers going there. First and foremost, one week is just a tease. It is such a diverse and thrilling place that to see even one fourth of what the region has to offer you need at least 10-14 days. Traveling south along the coast you will see fabulous beaches, amazing sunsets, and temperatures between 34-36 degrees Celsius every day. Driving the roads, however, is not a easy task. With the major surface imperfections, narrow roadways, and aggressive traffic, it is daunting to say the least. Don't forget your sunscreen and your bug spray! There is a microscopic mosquito that can wreak havoc seemingly anywhere at anytime of the day. But I would not hesitate to return to the country for a moment.  L. R. H. Harpe
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