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December 26, 2010
Not Exactly A Christmas Wish From Nicaragua
This “thing” (Costa Rica - Nicaragua border conflict) is escalating. And while not as dramatic as the North-South Korea issue, it is growing none the less and if not put under control, the result will be in a military standoff, or worse.
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December 26, 2010
Costa Rica's Constitutional Court Decision Allows Port For US Ships
Costa Rica's Constitutional Court on Friday rejected a filing of unconstitutionality against U.S. ships docking at Costa Rican ports. The Sala Constitucional declared "sin lugar" (without merit) the action filed several months ago by legislators of the opposition.
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December 25, 2010
More U.S. Warships and Troops will Enter Costa Rica
Costa Rica's legislators this week approved the admission of 46 warships and troops from the U.S., despite the rejection of several sectors of the opposition to the U.S. presence.
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December 25, 2010
100 Tourists With Food Poisoning At Beach Hotel
Numbers are flying all over the place as to tourism, the number of tourists, hotel reservations and even the number of hotel guests who, according to the Ministry of Health, got food poisoning at the Hotel Barceló, Playa Tambor.
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December 24, 2010
ICE Assures Cellular Coverage During Holidays Despite Recent Technical Problems
It will be interesting to say the least for both cellular telephone users and the Insituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), for this is the season to call (or send a text message) while the state telecom faces connectivity problems.
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December 24, 2010
Costa Rica's Banana Industry Foresees Rise In Production For 2011
Costa Rica’s banana sector is forecasting a slight increase in overall volumes for its 2011 campaign to an estimated 105 million boxes, which it believes should mark a modest recovery from last year’s rain-affected season.
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December 23, 2010
Zapote A Nuisance For Most Residents, A Cash Cow For Some
For many residents living around or near the Zapote fair grounds, the week starting December 25 is a nightmare, when the largest of all seasonal festival takes place. However, for some others, it is a time to get rich.
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December 23, 2010
Smile, You Are On Traffic Camera!
Come the new year, if the plans by the Policía de Tránsito are put into effect, drivers in Costa Rica will face a new system of speed controls, the silent and always working traffic camera.
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December 22, 2010
Costa Ricans Can Join National Reserve To Defend National Sovereignty, Foreign Minister Says
Costa Rica's foreign minister, Rene Castro, said that every Costa Rican who wants to support the government to defend national sovereignty can do so by joining the "Reserva Nacional" (National Reserve). The minister made the statement following a query by a listener of the program Nuestra Voz.
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December 21, 2010
ICE Cellular Service Problems Continue
In less than 72 hours since the last major problem with its GSM and 3G cellular service, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) reported another problem, this time affecting some 500.000 3G customers who moved over from the TDMA service.
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December 21, 2010
A Latin America Agenda For Obama Convince Nicaragua to end its illegal occupation of Costa Rica...
Nearly two years have passed since his inauguration, and President Barack Obama has yet to unveil a major policy initiative for Latin America. Regional officials are hoping Obama ends this neglect in 2011 and increases U.S. engagement. Here are seven ways in which his administration could demonstrate its commitment to Latin America.
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December 20, 2010
Total Eclipse Of The Moon Tonight Set your clock to 11:29pm to see the effect in Costa Rica
There is a lot of action going on in the skies right now. Monday night or Tuesday morning we are going to have a real treat.
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December 20, 2010
Costa Rica Peace Corps Director Commits To Supporting Global Housing Solutions'
Peace Corps Country Director, Steven Dorsey, has expressed willingness to support Investments in Costa Rica and Global Housing Solutions’ social housing project, in Colorado, Costa Rica. This unique collaboration will bring the Peace Corps’ fifty years' experience to bear at the grass roots level of this community’s inception.
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