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Feeding
the pigeons in La Plaza de la Cultura in San
Jose. By mid afternoon most days, pigeons well
fed, are nowhere to be found, preferring the
nearby rooftops. However, yesterday they were
pecking at people's feet, a sign that there is
no money on the street,until next payday!
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Fake Doc Arrested
Fugitive "killer"
Dean Faiello was arrested by immigration police
on Thursday afternoon in Samara, Guanacaste, 190Km northwest of San José.
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National Parks Might Close
Several national parks, such
as Arenal Volcano and Tortuguero, and wildlife refuges, such as Barra del
Colorado and Cano Negro, might be forced to close their gates to visitors
starting next July, as a result of a budget cut for the park system of over
$2.4 million decided by the Ministry of Finance.
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Exports at a Good Pace
Costa Rican exports reached $481
million in January, 4.5 percent more than in the same month in 2003,
according to data from the Central Bank.
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Colombian president dismisses commanders
Colombian President Alvaro
Uribe announced Thursday the dismissal of several commanders of the army,
police and the Security Administrative Department (DAS).
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Colombian rebels counter-attack
Colombian guerrillas have hit
back at government forces in the southern province of Huila. At least 12
soldiers were killed and another 15 wounded in the attacks which end a
series of victories for the security forces.
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Bush signs order to tighten travel restrictions to
Cuba
President George W.
Bush on Thursday signed an order to tighten travel restrictions to Cuba,
accusing the Cuban government of taking moves to destabilize relations with
the United States.
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