Tortuguismo In Limón Alive And
Well
Although it appears that
normality was regained at the
Puerto de Limón, the truth is
that the "tortuguismo" - the
work slow down - that made
headlines earlier this week,
still continues.
Stolen manhole covers
have become a serious
problem for
municipalities and a
danger to the pubic,
especially is more
remote areas. Stepping
out of a car or off a
bus always requires to
look before placing a
foot. The above foto was
taken in the upscale
neighbourhood of Trejos
Montealegre in Escazú. |
Pope's Statue Unveiled
The statue of Pope John Paul II
was officially inaugurated
yesterday. The statue sits on
the southwest corner of the
Catedral Metropolitana, in
downtown San José.
Where's The Beef?
That is the question being asked
by officials at the Hospital San
Juan de Dios when finding that
meat and poultry from the
hospital's kitchen was missing.
No Teachers Strike Tomorrow
The threatened one day strike by
teachers of the Asociación de
Profesores de Segunda Enseñanza
(APSE) that was supposed to take
place tomorrow, Monday, has been
called off after the teachers
got their back pay, following
delays after delays.
Al Gore to Visit Costa Rica
The former Vice-President of the
United States Al Gore will visit
Costa Rica in order to meet with
President Oscar Arias.
Far From
Tourist Goal
The National Chamber of Tourism
(CANATUR) believes that the goal
of a 6 percent increase in the
arrival of tourists this year is
not likely to be attained.
UN Prepares to Fight Trade in
Humans
The International Migration
Organization is fostering
several projects in Latin
American countries to hinder
human trade, spokespersons of
that inter-government
organization announced on
Friday.
Venezuela: Oil and Politics Mix
Well
Venezuela´s international
agenda, made up mainly by
agreements in the most diverse
spectrum of social life, has oil
as the backbone of the
government´s strategy.
Colombian
Eyes on Government Proposal
President Alvaro Uribe´s
humanitarian exchange proposal
with Revolutionary Armed Forces
of Colombia (FARC) was the hot
news of the week ending
Saturday.
Brazilians vote in general
elections
Brazilians went to polling
stations on Sunday in general
elections which will choose a
new president, federal
representatives and senators, as
well as state governors and
deputies.
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