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Arias Considering Breaking Diplomatic Ties With Honduras
Costa Rican president, Óscar Arias, said yesterday that the possibility of breaking diplomatic ties with Honduras if "constitutional order" is not restored in the near future. Arias said that the extreme measure would be to respect democracy and more so, Costa Rica would never recognize any de facto government.

Inflation In Costa Rica The Lowest Since 2002
Figures released by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) reveals that the Costa Rican inflation rate for June was 0.17%, brining the year's (January to June) accumulated inflation to 1.21%, much lower than the 6.55% recorded during the first six months of 2008.


Costa Ricans Using Less Their Credit Cards
The Superintendencia General de Entidades Financieras (Sugef) - the financial regulator - reports that Costa Ricans have become more cautious when using plastic to make their purchases.

HAS Assumes Management Of Juan Santamaria Airport
Houston Airport System (HAS) has now assumed the management, completion and expansion of the Juan Santamaria international airport in San Jose, the country's main airport.

Costa Rica Post Office Goes Online
The Correos de Costa Rica is now offering an online store for stamp collectors.

Paradise on Earth: Costa Rica Ranked Happiest Nation
London (Reuters) -  Costa Rica is very nearly paradise, not just for holiday-makers lounging on its beaches, but for its citizens who are extremely satisfied with their lot and also have a tiny carbon footprint.

Costa Rican president, Oscar Arias (left) with his brother, Rodrigo, the ministro de la Presidencia, at his side said yesterday following a cabinet meeting, that he would only recognized the elected democratic government of Honduras and rejects the de facto government of Roberto Micheletti. A
 

 
 
 
 
CRISIS IN HONDURAS
President Zelaya Message to Hondurans
Tegucigalpa - Honduran constitutional President Manuel Zelaya sent a message of encouragement to his followers in Honduras and urged them to continue their resistance to the military coup until his return to the country this weekend.

CRISIS IN HONDURAS
Latin American Lawmakers Draft Honduras Text
Quito - Representatives from Latin American parliaments are to approve Thursday in this capital the final declaration of a special meeting to evaluate the political crisis in Honduras and possible consequences for the region.

CRISIS IN HONDURAS
Ambassadors Recalled from Honduras
Tegucigalpa -  Several countries of Latin America and Europe decided to withdraw their ambassadors from Honduras showing opposition to the coup and urging the return of Constitutional President Manuel Zelaya.

CRISIS IN HONDURAS
Possible Israeli Role in Honduran Coup
Caracas  (Prensa Latina) - Venezuelan deputy Adel El Zabayar revealed Thursday the implication of Israeli intelligence service (Mossad) in the perpetrated coup d''etat last Sunday against Honduran constitutional President Manuel Zelaya.
 
 
 
 
CRISIS IN HONDURAS
Latin American Leaders To Accompany Zelaya Back To Honduras
Quito -- The heads of nine Latin American legislatures promised to accompany ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya back to his country, Ecuadorian congress leader said Thursday.

Limbo for Colombia Family Seeking Hostage Release
BOGOTA (AP) — A year after Colombian military agents disguised as international aid workers helicoptered Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors to freedom, an offer by their former leftist rebel captors to unilaterally free two hostages is in limbo.

Brazil To Accept Illegal Immigrants
Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday signed a decree to take in illegal immigrants entering the country before Feb. 1. "This is a generous land, which always receives with open arms those who come here to work," said Lula.

Argentina Media Focus AH1N1 Flu
Buenos Aires - The AH1N1 flu virus is filling television channels in Argentina after the health emergency decreed in 17 of the 24 provinces of the country.
 
 
 
Nicaragua’s Sandinista Revolution Still Rocks
It is 30 years since the Nicaraguan revolution first swept the Sandinistas to power, offering the people of Latin America hope in an era characterized by violent right-wing military dictatorships.  On July 19 1979, the Sandinista National Liberation Front (Frente Sandinista de Liberacion Nacional – FSLN) overthrew the brutal and corrupt dictator Anastasio Somoza, whose family dynasty had ruled for 43 years (1936-1979).

 
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Settle For a Slowdown
There are times when all you want from your vacation is to move slower than a narcoleptic construction worker. If embracing the Kenny Chesney motto, "no shoes, no shirt, no problem" sounds awfully good, look no farther than Samara Beach, Costa Rica, a perfect beach town where the clocks don’t work.

 
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Could Costa Rica Overthrow Its President?
The Honduran legislature decided last week decided that that the president as unfit to govern and Sunday morning a group of soldiers took Manuel Zelaya by force and put on a plane headed for Costa Rica, in a coup d'etat since the Cold War. Zelaya said he was kidnapped by Honduran military officers, who dragged him from his residence.

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