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Who Is Marito Mortadela??
Who is "Marito mortadela", the beloved singer of Avenida Central in downtown San José?


Flooding and Low Temperatures Continue, Rains Subside
The number of people affected by the rain and floods of Limón rose to 552, and although the rains have subsided in the last 24 hours, the Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) is maintaining the "yellow" alert for the area.

Heredia Commuter Train Expanding Service To Curridabat
The Tren Urbano - commuter train service - in Costa Rica has been a total success and for such the Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles (INCOFER) has announced the expansion of the San José - Heredia line to the Curridabat on the east side of San José.

2010 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
Guevara Promises Dollarization and Lower Taxes; Chinchilla Confident To Win In First Round

Otto Guevara, the presidential candidate for the Movimiento Libertario (ML) party said he plans to "dollarize" the Costa Rican economy if elected.
 

 

Palmares Festival Today Until January 25
If are looking for something to do to beat out the cold weather, head out to Palmares, as the annual festival kicks off today at noon.

Wanted By Nazi-Hunters Dies in Costa Rica
An Estonian alleged by Nazi-hunters to have murdered Jews during World War II has died in his adopted homeland Costa Rica aged 89, according to officials in the Baltic state.

OAS Secretary General to Visit Panama and Costa Rica
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States ( OAS ), José Miguel Insulza, is set to visit Panama and Costa Rica at the end of the week.

ICE Announces Rates For Cellular Internet
The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) has finally announced its rates for internet over its 3G cellular line, saying it will offer two packages.

Couple Evading US Tax Man Extradited From Costa Rica
Lin and Christine Wenger-Bartee, a husband and wife formerly of Grass Valley, California, have been extradited from Costa Rica on charges of tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud.
 


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PANAMA
15,000 Isolated By Floods In Panama
PANAMA  - About 15,000 people remain isolated due to floods caused by pouring rains in Panama, the National System of Civil Protection (Sinaproc) said Tuesday.

PANAMA
Economic Slowdown Reaches Panama
PANAMA - The international economic crisis, whose adverse effects were paramount in all the confines of the planet in 2009, also left traces in Panama through a noticeable slowdown in growth rhythm.

HONDURAS
Amnesty Bill for Honduran Putschists Rejected
TEGUCIGALPA - The Honduran Congress will be debating an amnesty bill, on Tuesday, for the authors of the coup against President Manuel Zelaya, amid strong rejection by the civil society because crimes against humanity will go unpunished.

EL SALVADOR
Salvadorans Sent 8.5% Less Money Home In 2009
SAN SALVADOR - El Salvador's Central Bank says Salvadoran migrants sent home 8.5 percent less money last year than in 2008.ate 12 of the mayors elected last May.


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BRAZIL
Suspicious Package Detonated At British Embassy In Brasilia
BRASILIA - A suspicious package sent to the British embassy in Brasilia was blown up by police on Monday without causing damage, a police spokesmen said Tuesday.

ECUADOR
Volcano Erupts In Ecuador
QUITO - The Tungurahua volcano in central Ecuador erupted on Tuesday following frequent emissions recently, spewing ashes and lava. There are no reports of casualties.

BRAZIL
Brazil May Eradicate Extreme Poverty By 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil may be able to eradicate extreme poverty by 2016, a study released on Tuesday by the Applied Economic Research Institute (Ipea) showed.

CHILE
Chile Apologizes For Treatment Of Indigenous People in 1881
SANTIAGO - The Chilean government apologized on Tuesday for the treatment of five indigenous people, who were kidnapped in 1881 to be exhibited at human zoos in Europe.
 
 

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ECONOMY-VENEZUELA: Buying Frenzy Follows Devaluation
Tens of thousands of shoppers in Venezuela practically stormed businesses selling home appliances and other consumer products after the government cut the exchange rate of the bolivar against the dollar by half.


 
   
   

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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Windstar Presents Its Ultimate Cold Remedy
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, begins a one-week sale today on 2010 Winter Costa Rica and Caribbean sailings.
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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
system. Google also announced today a new
smartphone marketplace where consumers can buy phones and service plans, and get setup and support information.
 

 

 

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