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From the early hours of yesterday, members of the
Fuerza Publica (police) worked in the ports of Moín
in Limon to guarantee the activities of loading
and unloading of cargo ships.
Their work also extended to protect
the different facilities Recope (the
national refinery) bridges and routes.
[Foto: Eddy Rojas / LA NACIÓN]
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Tense Calm in
Limon
Authorities assure that they have made major
investments in public works in the Limon
area, fulfilling their commitment to the
area. >more
Tremor
Shakes Costa Rica
A
tremor at 2:03pm yesterday interrupted the
seimic tranquility of the last months.
According to the Observatorio Vulcanológico
y Sismológico de Costa Rica, OVSICORI - the
earthquake had a magnitude of 5.0 on the
Richter scale. >more
Tourists
Being Watched at Airport
Tourists
who rent cars at the airport, are exposed to
assault and robberies around the area of the
airport Juan Santamaría.
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22 foreigners kidnapped in Colombia in nine months
Colombia's illegal armed groups have kidnapped a total of 22 foreigners in the first nine months of this year, a Colombian army report said on Tuesday.
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Cuba's report to UN urges lifting of US trade sanctions
Cuba presented a report to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, urging the United States to lift the economic blockade on the island.
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Argentina's
"Blond Angel" arrested for
extradition to France
Argentine federal judges on
Tuesday ordered the arrest of former navy
captain Alfredo Astiz, who was accused of
murdering opposition members during the
1976-1983 military dictatorship and was
found guilty by a Paris court of murdering
two French nuns, judicial officials said.
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Gays
Make Unexpected Gains Although Legal
Hurdles Remain
Same-sex
couples are eligible for marriage-like
status in Buenos Aires; similar bills
have been presented elsewhere.
As the United States wrestles with the
issue of gay marriages, lawmakers in
Latin America -- a Roman Catholic
stronghold often seen as the land of
machismo -- are considering a string of
measures that legally recognize gay
couples. >more
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