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Calderón found guilty of embezzlement and sentenced to five years prison!
Former Costa Rican president, Rafael Angel Calderón Fournier, along with six other accused in the Caja-Fischel case have been found guilty of embezzlement against the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) and the Costa Rican people. Only one of the accused, , was found beyond a reasonable doubt not to have taken any part in the "Proyecto Finlandia".
 

 


Saturday 10 October 2009
9:00am, La Merced


On October 10, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Lawrence Olivier Theater, LTG is offering the community a unique opportunity. Just About Us Girls - a day-long event covers everything from hair care, skin care, make-up, nutrition and exercise. email [email protected]. Learn how to make yourself an “after” everyday!or call 8858-1446 or reserve online at: www.littletheatregroup.com

 

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Former Costa Rican President (1990-1994) Rafael Angel Calderon Fournier waiting for his "day in court", when today at 2:30pm, the Tribunal Segundo Circuito Judicial de Goicoechea hands down the verdict in the 10 month long historic trial. [Cartoon courtesy or ElPais]

Calderón, Guilty or Innocent?
It has been a long 10 months, but the day has finally come when, former president, Rafael Angel Calderón, and the rest of the country, will finally know his guilt or innocence.



"They Are Guilty", Assures The Fiscal
Juan Carlos Cubillo, the fiscal in the Caja-Fischel case, interviewed by the Al Día, said the eight accused in the case are "guilty without a doubt".

 

 



AH1N1 Flu Virus Infections Shows Strong Decrease In The Last Several Weeks
The ministerio de Salud said that the first wave of the AH1N1 flu virus in Costa Rica has begun to show a decrease in the number of cases of infection. The drop is being seen in the Central Valley and the increase expected for the areas of Limón and the southern zone has been lower.



Seven Men, Two Women Aspire To Be President of Costa Rica
A total seven men and two women are the candidates aspiring the presidential chair in the 2010 presidential elections that officially kicks of in two days, October 7th, when the aspirants formally register their name to be on the February 7 ballot.



3.2 Quake Felt In Bagaces

An earthquake registering 3.2 on the Richter Scale rocked the areas of Fortuna de Bagaces Sunday morning, bringing the total number of quakes during the past week to 7, all between 2.4 and 4.2.


 

 
CENTRAL AMERICA
 
HONDURAS
Zelaya Blames Jews and Israel as Scapegoats In Honduras
NEW YORK -- The tense political stalemate in Honduras has given rise to expressions of anti-Semitism and disturbing anti-Israel conspiracy theories, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).



HONDURAS
Zelaya's Restitution to Guarantee Elections
TEGUCIGALPA - The immediate restitution of overthrown President Manuel Zelaya is an indispensable condition to guarantee elections in Honduras, according to a resistance leader.



HONDURAS
Rivals Edge Toward Talks In Honduras Coup Crisis
TEGUCIGALPA - The factions fighting for control of Honduras have begun talking days before a meeting that many hope will end a political crisis sparked by Central America's first coup in more than a decade.

NICARAGUA
Iran's Global Foray Has Mixed Results
MONKEY POINT, Nicaragua - Last year, a delegation of Iranians and other foreigners arrived at this tiny, remote coastal village in speedboats. They came to map out plans to build a $350 million deep-water port and a new city.



PANAMA
Missing Peace Corps Volunteer Found Safe in Panama Park
PANAMA – A U.S. Peace Corps volunteer reported missing in western Panama’s Baru Volcano Park has been found “safe and sound” by Sinaproc emergency management agency personnel, the agency’s director, Arturo Alvarado, said.
 
LATIN AMERICA
 
COLOMBIA
Three FARC Guerrillas, Seven ELN Rebels Surrender in Colombia
BOGOTA – Three FARC guerrillas and seven ELN rebels surrendered to soldiers in different parts of Colombia, the army’s ANE news agency reported.



VENEZUELAChavez Calls on Oil Workers to Unite
CARACAS - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a call to workers to be united as a step forward after the victory of socialists in the first elections of the Federation of Oil Workers Confederation of Venezuela.

ECUADOR
Indian Representatives Give Petition to Ecuadorian Government
QUITO – Delegates from the Shuar and Achuar Indians delivered to a governmental commission a petition as the Confederation of Indigenous Nations of Ecuador, or Conaie, and the Ecuadorian government are holding discussions, which began because of the Indians’ fears over a bill they say will privatize water.



PERU
Nine Peruvian Women Are Killed Each Month by Their Partners
LIMA – Over the past year, an average of nine woman were murdered by their spouses, boyfriends or ex-partners each month in Peru and many of these crimes were motivated by jealousy, according to government data cited Sunday by the daily Peru.21.
 
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PERU: Guinea Pigs Spell Independence for Women
In a rural village in the Peruvian Andes, very near yet so far from the popular tourist destination of Cuzco, the guinea pig, a rodent native to the region, has become "woman’s best friend" – an important means for women to earn money to support their families, as well as to learn how to defend their rights.

 


 
   
 

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...
 
 


 
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The Apple iPhone 3GS
The iPhone 3G S doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3G S is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.
 
 

 

 
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