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Yellow Alert As Costa Rica's Turrialba Volcano Threatens Major Eruption
The Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) - National Emergency Commission upgraded the alert in Turrialba to yellow and expanded the evacuations around the volcano in repsonse to eruptions of Ash. Vulcanologists discard any magma in the volcano's crater.


Turrialba Coffee Crops Spared From Volcano Eruption
Costa Rica's high-quality coffee crops around the Turrialba volcano were spared from damage this week when the long-dormant volcano erupted for the first time in more than 140 years, spewing ash and forcing evacuations.

Tighter Security Controls At Costa Rica's Airports For US Bound Flights
At the request of the United States the Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) has tightened its security protocols at the Juan Santamaría (San José) and Daniel Oduber (Libera) international airports on flights to the US.

 

 

A Guide To Retrieving Confiscated Vehicle License Plates
If you are one of the hundreds of drivers pulled over by the Policía de Tránsito, for not having paid the 2010 Marchamo and in addition to the ¢13.000 colones fine and had the vehicle's license plate confiscated, here is a guide to getting the plates back.

Presidential Challenge of Costa Rica to Benefit The Billfish Foundation
The azure blue waters off Carrillo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica are home to some of the best billfishing in the world. In addition to plenty of big Pacific sailfish, a surprisingly large number of blue, black and striped marlin call these waters home during the spring season.

Thriving Sex Tourism Industry Bumps Costa Rica from List of World’s Most Ethical Destinations
When travel magazines and sites come out with top ten “eco” lists they’re usually the top ten places who did a good job marketing themselves as green. Okay, maybe that’s too harsh.

Amadeus In-Sources Customer Tech Support, Sabre lands LAN

So much for outsourcing. Using in-house staff, Amadeus opened customer service centers in San Jose, Costa Rica, and Buenos, Argentina, to support travel agencies in 39 countries in the Americas.

 


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  CENTRAL AMERICA

HONDURAS
Micheletti Rejects U.S. Demand He Resign By January 15
TEGUCIGALPA - Honduras post-coup de facto leader Roberto Micheletti on Wednesday firmly rejected the U.S. demand that he leave office before Jan. 15.

EL SALVADOR
El Salvador President Enjoys Nearly 90% Approval
SAN SALVADOR - A total of 87.9 percent of Salvadorians said they were satisfied with the performance of their president Mauricio Funes, according to a survey published on Wednesday.

PANAMA
Panama Began Flu Vaccination Campaign
PANAMA - The Ministry of Health in Panama began the vaccination campaign against A (H1N1) flu with the application of 100. 000 doses in the first phase of a plan which will be extended to all the country.

GUATEMALA
Guatemala Teachers Meet for Budget Rise
GUATEMALA  - The Guatemalan teachers'' guild announced on Wednesday that it would declare itself in permanent assembly to analyze measures that exert pressure Congress to increase the sector's budget this year.



 

  LATIN AMERICA

VENEZUELA
Venezuela Assembly on Possible Colombia Attack
CARACAS  -The Foreign Policy Commission of the Venezuelan Assembly will be analyzing, on Wednesday, a possible aggression by the Colombian government, informed Roy Daza, president of that parliamentary instance.

VENEZUELA
Venezuela Denies Night School Suspension
CARACAS - Venezuelan Education Minister Hector Navarro denied on Wednesday rumors spread by opposition groups about the likely suspension of night classes as part of the country''s energy saving plan.

BRAZIL
Brazil Has Record Increase Of International Reserves in 2009
RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil’s Central Bank reserves soared 23.4% in the last twelve months having reached 239 billion US dollars by December 31st, according to the latest data available. Nevertheless the Central Bank points out that this was below the December 2nd record of 239.4 billion USD.

ARGENTINA
Argentine President Demands Resignation Of Central Bank President
BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Wednesday requested the resignation of the President of the Central Bank of Argentina Martin Redrado, as he refused to use the international reserves to pay the external debt.
 
 
 
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US-LATAM: More Continuity Than Change
Nearly one year after his inauguration, hopes that President Barack Obama would bring fundamental changes to U.S. relations with Latin American have faded badly.

 

 


 
   
   

Your Photos Could Be Product Placements
One day soon, our society will be ruled by an all-intrusive advertising technique in which individuals are paid to walk around 24/7 holding a product next to their wide-smiling faces

 
 


 
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Holidays in Costa Rica Bring Savings and Warm Weather
With tight budgets on everyone's minds and the cold, winter months just around the corner, Costa Rica is the ideal place where families can warm up, relax, and interact with the world around them, all while giving back to local communities and the environment and still not breaking the bank.
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Google Launches Nexus One Phone

Google has announced the Nexus One, a new HTC phone that showcases the latest version of the Android mobile operating
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