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Mortal Remains of the accident where a fuel
tanker truck went over the Pilas bridge near
Naranjo and fell on the homes below. Two
people died from the result of the accident
and several homes were destroyed.
(Photo Ariela Muñoz)
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Woman
Murdered in Tibás
100 meters north of the Municipal offices, the
body of Emilia Miranda Stone, 42, was found. She
was the owner of a aesthetic shop, who dedicated
herself to offering massage services to clients.
The woman was blind. >more
Yet
Another Escapes La Reforma Prison
Antonio
Angulo Morales, 31, is the latest to leave
the La Reforma prison without permission.
The man was serving a 15 year sentence for
rape and robbery. >more
Sixth Round Of US/CAFTA Trade Talks Commence
This Week
Negotiations between the United States and five Central American countries are due to commence in New Orleans representing the sixth of nine rounds of talks establishing the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).
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Central America Seeks Trade Talks With EU Next
Year
The six nations that make up the Central American Integration Area, including Panama and Costa Rica, are pressing the European Union to commence trade talks between the two
organizations by next year with a view to an agreement being reached by 2005.
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Mexico's oil price expected to fall in 2004
The prices of Mexican petroleum would fall to 19 US dollars per barrel in 2004, down some 5 dollars from the average price of 24.72 dollars in 2003, the International Consultant firm predicted on Sunday.
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Brazilian president faces challenges in reforms
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has faced a series of new challenges in accelerating his economic reforms, especially in agrarian reform, as thousands of poor people invaded lands of farmers and vacant buildings in cities.
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Group in New
York demands WTC twin towers be
rebuilt
A group rallied outside New York
City Hall on Saturday to call for the twin
towers of the World Trade Center (WTC) to be
rebuilt. >more
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SPECIAL
REPORTS: PANAMA
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Protecting
History Under Water
The
remnants of the past that lie in the
depths of Panamanian waters are now
covered by a law that protects the
Central American nation's historic
heritage, a legal tool that recognises
the value of underwater archaeology --
and blocks the way of treasure hunters.
Panama's Legislative Assembly
incorporated subaquatic treasures into
the category of national heritage in a
Jun. 30 decision. This was good news for
archaeologists who are keen on studying
the cultural wealth submerged in the
country's seas, lakes and rivers. >more
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