Limón Work Slowdown Could
Convert Into Full Strike on
Monday
Following the breakdown of talks
between government and union
officials, to put an end to the
work slowdown at the Limón and
Moín docks, there is a strong
possibility that the dispute
will escalate to a full blown
strike.
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In
this photo released by the
Ministerio de Seguridad Pública
(Costa Rican police) guard 2.1
tons of marijuana found stashed
on local beach in Puntarenas.
Authorities believe the drugs
have come from Colombia and were
en route to the U.S. and/or
Canada. (Foto: Ministerio
Seguridad Pública] |
Tibás To
Be Garbage Free For Tomorrows
Classic Game
Residents of Tibás have been
plagued with a garbage problem
for too long. But, thanks to
this weekends soccer (futbol)
game, Tibaseños can breathe some
fresh air.
Legislators Pack Their Bags For
Change on May 1
Many legislative deputies are
getting their bags ready to
leave office, making room for a
new group of legislators who
will be moving in for the next
four years. Though the
presidential powers transfer on
May 8, the Legislature change
occurs on May 1.
Actor
Peter Weller Excited About
Owning Pre-developed Costa Rican
Land
Actor Peter Weller of Fox’s hit
TV Show “24” and the blockbuster
movie “Robocop” may eventually
be building a new vacation home
in southern Costa Rica.
Two More Friendlies for Costa
Rica
Costa Rica have announced two
more friendlies as part of their
preparations for this summer's
World Cup finals.
Brazilian president decorates
first Brazilian astronaut
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio
Lula da Silva on Thursday
awarded the nation's first
astronaut Marcos Pontes with the
National Order of Merit after he
returned to Brazil from a
mission to the International
Space Station (ISS).
New
foot-and-mouth cases confirmed
in South Brazil
Brazil's government on Thursday
confirmed 20 new cases of
foot-and-mouth disease in the
southern Brazilian state of Mato
Grosso do Sul.
Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay
sign natural gas pipeline accord
The presidents of Bolivia,
Uruguay and Paraguay agreed on
Wednesday to study a project for
a natural gas pipeline linking
the three South American
nations, according to reports
from Asuncion.
Venezuela
blasts US decision not to
extradite bombing suspects
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ali
Rodriguez issued a statement on
Tuesday criticizing the United
States for not deporting two
Venezuelans linked to 2003 bomb
attacks on the Colombian and
Spanish embassies in Caracas.
ARGENTINA:
The
Environmental Costs of Biofuel
The passage
of a law on biofuels in
Argentina is both good and bad
news for sustainable
development. While the new law
will foment the production and
use of alternative sources of
fuel, it will also give a boost
to soybean production, which has
come in for harsh criticism from
environmentalists.
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