Marriages of Convenience A
Big Business
An organization, headed by a
notary in downtown Heredia,
visits poor neighbourhoods in
that province and in Alajuela
and San José, looking for takers
of their offer to lend their
name on a marriage certificate
in exchange for between ˘20.000
and ˘50.000 colones (us$38.50
and us$96).
Migratory ducks
stand on a fence
at the Palo
Verde National
Park in Bagaces,
Guanacaste,
about 322 km
northwest of San
José. The
20,000-hectare
park, bordered
by rivers and a
ridge of
limestone hills,
is home to some
250,000
migratory birds,
such as teal,
geese and ducks
that arrive from
North America to
winter in the
park, making up
one of Central
America's
largest
concentrations
of waterfowl and
wading birds,
both native and
migratory. |
Dependence on Foreign
Investment
In an increasing fashion, the
economic stability of Costa Rica
depends on direct foreign
investment.
Eldest Man
in Costa Rica Says "Moonshine"
Is Part of His Secret to
Longevity
Rafael Mora, a resident of
Alajuela, at 114 years of age is
the oldest registered person in
Costa Rica.
Rainforest Masks Displayed at
Selby Gardens
From the shadows of the tropical
rainforests, the Borucan Indians
of Costa Rica are crafting a new
art form with ancient roots,
Rainforest Masks are on exhibit
at the Marie Selby Botanical
Gardens, in Sarasota, from
now through April 26.
Russia for More Ties with Latin
America
Russia wants to increase
political, economic cooperation
with Latin American countries,
Deputy Foreign Minister Serguei
Kisliak affirmed Friday in
Uruguay.
Salvadorian Eldest Woman Dies
El Salvador most longevous
woman, Cruz Hernandez of 128
years old, concluded her funeral
rites on Saturday in San Agustin
cemetery, at 60.89 miles east of
the capital.
El Salvador Aftershocks Continue
Aftershocks of a 6.1earthquake
continue shaking El Salvador,
with no human damages, the
National Service of Territorial
Studies (SNET) reported on
Saturday.
Chileans Extol Silvio Rodriguez
Ethics
Leaders of political, social and
human rights organizations
welcomed Cuban singer songwriter
Silvio Rodriguez´s decision to
cancel a concert in Chile due to
the high prices of tickets.
Bolivia to Join South
Bank
Bolivia's entrance to
the South Bank, boosted
by Venezuela and
Argentina, is another
step to people s
integration and
benefits, media reports
in this capital on
Saturday.
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