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An abandoned
shed stands near the crater of the Turrialba
volcano. [Foto: Photo/Kent Gilbert]
Major Eruption Of Turrialba Volcano Not
Likely, Experts Say
Although experts discard any major eruption
of the Turrialba volcano, strict security
measures around the volcano are being
maintained. Volcanologists have been
evaluating the condition of the volcano and
the crater since it began spewing ash
earlier this week. |
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Tourism Decline In 2009 Was Lower Than
Forecasted
The numbers are in and show that Costa Rica
had 180.000 less tourists during 2009 over
2008. Despite this decline, the agency
forecasted of a drop from 12%, but in
reality was just under 10%, a decline lower
than anticipated.
New York
Times Columnist Praises Costa
Rica
"Hmmm. You think it's a
coincidence? Costa Rica is one
of the very few countries to
have abolished its army, and
it's also arguably the happiest
nation on Earth", Nicholas
D. Kristof starts off his
syndicated New York Times column
"The Happiest People ".
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NICARAGUA
Nicaragua Hit by Sahara Sand Cloud
MANAGUA - The Health Ministry of Nicaragua (MINSA)
warned of the presence of a giant sand cloud
coming from the Sahara desert that may
trigger allergies, asthma and other
respiratory infections, and cause
environmental pollution.
HONDURAS
Honduran Military Chiefs Ready To Face
Charges For Coup D'Etat
TEGUCIGALPA - Honduras' chief of Army Staff
Romeo Vasquez said Thursday that the
military chiefs charged with "abuse of
power" were ready to face justice.
GUATEMALA
Guatemala: Ex President of Congress to Trial
GUATEMALA - Eduardo Meyer is the second ex
President of the Congress of Guatemala to
face a judicial process on Thursday for
funds appropriation of that entity.
PANAMA
anamanians Worried about Attorney General's Case
PANAMA - The Panamanian civil society has centered attention on the case against Attorney General Ana Matilde Gomez, after requests that she is relieved of her duties to face investigations for possible abuse of authority.
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VENEZUELA
Venezuela: US Interventionism Denounced
CARACAS - Venezuelan farmers and fishermen
belonging to the Simon Bolivar National
Front accused the United States government
of planning instability in South America
through application of its interventionist
policies.
VENEZUELA
US
Military Bases Surround Venezuela
PARIS - The US military bases equipped with
spearhead technology and minimum staff
bloated to a record 865 in 46 countries,
writes author Ignacio Ramonet.
ARGENTINA
Mrs.
Kirchner Gets Her Way And Will
Pay Debts With Central Bank
Reserves
BUENOS AIRES - Argentine
President Cristina Fernandez de
Kirchner and her cabinet signed
Thursday a disputed decree
removing Central Bank President
Martin Redrado from office amid
a fight over the use of bank
reserves to pay debt due this
year.
CHILE
Chilean Government to Sue for Human Rights
Violation
SANTIAGO DE CHILE - For the first time in 20
years, the Chilean government will bring 24
lawsuits for crimes against humanity, thanks
to the new faculties of the Interior
Ministry's Human Rights Program (PDHMI).
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HONDURAS:
Military Chiefs Face
'Abuse of Power' Charges
As the Honduran Congress prepares to vote
next week on an amnesty for both sides in
the conflict triggered by the Jun. 28 coup
in which President Manuel Zelaya was
overthrown, the country's top military
chiefs have been charged with "abuse of
power" for their role in the ouster.
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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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Google Launches
Nexus One Phone
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Google has
announced the
Nexus One, a new
HTC phone that
showcases the
latest version
of the Android
mobile operating
system. Google
also announced
today a new |
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smartphone marketplace where consumers
can buy phones and service plans, and get
setup and support information. |
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