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Government
Readying For TLC Approval
Tomorrow, the government of
Oscar Arias Sánchez faces the
toughest challenge of its eight
months as the Legislative
Assembly becomes ground zero for
the Tratado de Libre Comercio
(TLC) - the trade agreement
between the United States and
the Central American nations and
the Dominican Republic,known
outside of Costa Rica as CAFTA-DR.
Teletón Reached Goal
As of late last night, the total
raised by this year's "teletón"
reached ˘302.241.068 colones
(us$586.800 dollars), surpassing
the goal of ˘300 million colones
set by the organizers.
PLN and ML Parties Breaking Up
Following an eight month pact
between the Liberación Nacional
(PLN) and the Movimiento
Libertario (ML), the handshake
between the two parties is
becoming less common with each
passing day.
Arias Criticized
Wall
Speaking before the delegates of
the 35 nation members of the
Organization of American States
(OAS) last week while on his
visit to Washington,
President Oscar Arias criticized
the wall between Mexico and the
United States.
Ticos Become Nicas To Obtain
Work
For many young Costa Ricans, for
one reason or another, could not
complete their studies in Costa
Rica, opting to study abroad are
living a true nightmare on their
return and trying to find work
in their profession.
Coca Cola Lights Christmas Tree
Last night, FEMSA, the exclusive
representative of Coca Cola in
Costa Rican and the
Municipalidad de San José, came
together to light the 13 metre
Christmas tree that is located
in the intersection of the
Avenida 10 in front of the
Sabana Park.
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