New buses like the one pictured above add to the downtown pollution problem. as they circulate unchecked by Transit police. In the early hours of most mornings when the winds are calm, a brownish cloud of smog and dirt can be seen in the air.  Click for larger image!

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Pacheco Responds to Nicaragua Over La Carpio
Costa Rican President Abel Pacheco responded to criticism from the Nicaraguan government about a police raid last Friday in La Carpio.  >more

U.S. Lifts Ban on Costa Rican Shrimp
The State Department lifted bans on Honduras and Costa Rica on January 26, finding that the two countries had improved sea turtle protection in their fishing industries.  >more

Brazil's FTAA "Light" Tough Sell in Puebla
Brazil is facing a challenge from fellow Latin American nations over its "light" version of an Americas-wide free trade pact and may be forced to expand it to prevent talks reaching an impasse.  >more

Good Start for Costa Rica at Pre-Olympics
Costa Rica scored three times as their U-23 team set the pace in the CONCACAF pre-Olympic qualifying tournament which began group play on Monday at Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico.  >more

Armed Children
Easy access to small arms following armed conflicts in Guatemala and El Salvador has exacerbated violence in those countries, with children being the main victims, United Nations Secretary Kofi Annan said.  >more

Cuban Economy Stalled
The Cuban economy continues in difficulties, unable to develop and satisfy long-standing needs.  >more

Convention Against Corruption
After two years of negotiations, the Convention Against Corruption was signed by delegates of nearly 100 member countries of the United Nations meeting in Merida, Mexico.  >more


 

 

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