Legislators
Give Immigration Bill First Approval
Legislators have approved, in first reading,
the reforms to the Ley de Migración y
Extranjería (immigration law) after being
bounced around in the halls of the
Legislative Assembly for the last
several years.
AH1N1 Flu
Virus Deaths In Costa Rica Now 16; Back To
School On Monday
The number of deaths from the AH1N1 flu
virus keeps on climbing in Costa Rica, now
reaching a total 16. The latest victims
include a 28 year old man who was a drug
addict and homeless.
Taxi Fares To Increase
One of the best deals in Costa Rica is
hiring a taxi. In many cases, it is cheaper
to hire a taxi that drive one's own vehicle,
when comparing the cost of gasoline and
parking in downtown San Jose. But, that soon
could all change.
Bill Would Tax
Costa Rica Based Online Gambling Sites
Every few years the Costa Rican government
comes up with a novel plan to either tax or
license online gambling firms operating in
that Central American nation. Each time, the
attempt has failed. In two weeks Costa Rica
will try once more.
Mexico Beats Costa Rica
(Reuters) – Mexico beat Costa Rica on
penalties in a tense semi-final on Thursday
to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup final where
they will play the United States, 2-0
victors over Honduras.
Costa Rica To Promote Trade With Vietnam
Costa Rica will soon discuss the possibility
of signing a bilateral trade agreement with
Vietnam, Foreign Trade Minister Marco
Vinicio Ruiz said this week.
General Canas
Closed Again Last Night
If you were like many last night you
found the autopista General Canas
from San Jose to Alajuela closed
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Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya
plans to
cross
into
Honduras
between
today
(Friday)
and
Sunday,
saying
he is
fed up
with the
negotiations
and time
to act.
The de
facto
government
has
increased
its
curfew
and shut
down the
immigration
service. (Reuters Photo)
See
story.
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A supporter of ousted Honduran President
Manuel Zelaya wave flag on the road in
Tegucigalpa, Honduras on Thursday. See story. |
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Venezuela on Alert for US Bases in Colombia
Caracas - Venezuela is currently experiencing an atmosphere of mobilization, faced with the decision by Washington and Bogota of establishing four other US bases in neighboring Colombia.
Trade Between Russia and Latin America Doubles
Caracas - Trade between Russia and Latin America doubled surpassing 9 billion dollars in 2004 to almost 12 billion in 2008, affirmed the Economic Councilor of the Russia embassy in Venezuela, Yuri Lezgintsev.
AH1N1 Flu Deaths Rises To 9 In Colombia
Bogota - Death toll of the A/H1N1 flu rose to 9 in Colombia after a patient died in the northwestern city of Medellin, the authority said on Thursday.
Argentina Continues Talks
Buenos Aires - Argentine president Cristina Fernandez will continue promoting talks Thursday in meetings with Santa Fe and Salta governors, Socialist Hermes Binner and Justicialista Manuel Urtubey, calling the society to join them.
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GUATEMALA:
Conditions Not Ripe
for Coup, Analysts
Say
The overthrow of the
government of Manuel
Zelaya in Honduras
revived fears of
something similar
happening in
neighbouring
Guatemala, although
analysts, political
leaders and social
activists do not see
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The Tourist and the Hare
Wondering what your next vacation
destination should be? Look no farther than
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
Offering the scenic national park, an array
of beaches, and beautiful mountaintop
accommodations, this is the perfect spot to
soak up life.
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Could Costa Rica
Overthrow Its President?
The
Honduran legislature
decided last week
decided that that the
president as unfit to
govern and Sunday
morning a group of
soldiers took Manuel
Zelaya by force and put
on a plane headed for
Costa Rica, in a coup
d'etat since the Cold
War. Zelaya said he was
kidnapped by Honduran
military officers, who
dragged him from his
residence. |
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