ICE transfers ¢44 billion colones to the government
The Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) annually transfers to the central government ¢44.455 million colones. >more


Nicaraguan President to Visit Costa Rica
The president of Nicaragua, Enrique Bolaños, will visitCosta Rica the 22 and 23 of July. This was confirmed yesterday President, Abel Pacheco, after participating in anniversary 75 of the creation of the Ministerio de Trabajo (Ministry of Work).  >more


Taxi Licenses at Risk
Taxi owners could have their licenses taken away if they are found to be involved in promoting sexual prostitution or have been part of a kidnapping that involves children or adolescents.  >more


Latin American countries oppose US pressure over ICC 
Latin American countries reacted with anger or indifference to a US decision to suspend military aid to countries which refused to grant immunity to Americans fromthe International Criminal Court (ICC). >more


Chief of Swiss humanitarian organization kidnapped in Colombia 
BOGOTA,  -- Head of the Swiss humanitarian foundation "Hands for Colombia" and one of his Colombian assistants were kidnapped presumably by guerrillas, police said Wednesday. >more


Worldwide sentiment continues to move against Cuban dictator Fidel Castro
In recent months, Castro has stepped up repression in his communist enclave and has even lost the support of some Europeans and Third World allies.  >more


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