Deadly Cell Phones, Avoid Being
A Victim
Many Costa Ricans have saved for
months to be able to buy a
cellular telephone, only to see
it being taken from them or
worse yet, as some have found
death defending their cellular
phone.
The Policia de Tránsito
have been carrying out "operativos"
(spot checks) throught
the holiday season and
will intensify by the
weekend. In the above
foto a driver gives his
explanation to Tránsito
officials before
receiving a ticket, at a
spot check in La Sabana,
yesterday afternoon. |
Economy Growth Over 7 Percent
The Central Bank of Costa Rica
disclosed last week that the economy of
the country will grow over 7
percent this year, the largest
variation since 1999, when it
went 8.2 percent up.
Angelina and
Brad Spend Christmas
With Refugees in Costa Rica
Angelina
Jolie and her husband, Brad
Pitt, arrived yesterday &
visited a group of refugee
children and families.
Tope Today!
Beginning
at noon today, Paseo Colon and
Avenida Segunda will be closed
to make way for the annual
"tope" - a parade of horses from
all around the country.
New
Ecuador Criticizes Old Team
Pilfers
The Economy Minister-to be Raul
Patiño called for the Ecuadorian
government to stop making
contracts and awarding large
contracts at the last moment,
noted national press media
Monday.
Bolivians for Unity and Change
A poll in Bolivia indicates
general support of unity and
social changes geared towards
the fight against poverty.
Venezuela Left Debates Single
Party
President Hugo Chavez call to
form a single progressive party
in Venezuela originated debates
with general support for the
proposal, but reservations of
some sectors.
Christmas celebrations cause
deaths, injuries in Latin
America
Christmas celebrations led to
dozens of deaths and serious
injuries across Latin America,
according to news reaching here
on Monday.
