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Soledad
Robles González the first women priest
ordained in Costa Rica. The event took place
at the Universidad Bíblica Latinoamericana.
Foto: Carlos León / La Nación
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First Woman Priest Ordained
At the Universidad Bíblica
Latinoamericana yesterday, Soledad Robles González, was the first woman to
ordained as a priest in Costa Rica, at the Espiscopal Costarricense
church - an Anglican Church.
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Don't Forget Lock Your Car
According to a recent report released by the Organismo de Investigación
Judicial - (OIJ) - crimes against property section, reveals that some ¢8.679
Million Colones) or $2.1 Million dollars at the current exchange rate) was
lost by owners of 2.930 automobiles, last year. These numbers reflect only
thefts in the San José Metropolitan Area.
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No To Racism
Today is the 7th "Festival de Canes" that will be held at the Roosevelt
sports field in San Pedro de Montes de Oca. Starting at 10am, the
festivities begin and there will be prizes given to the master who resembles
most his/her dog and a 'festival queen' will be elected.
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Protesters observe silence for victims of clashes in
Venezuela
Saturday's demonstration to
demand a recall referendum against President Hugo Chavez ended with a minute
of silence in memory of the people killed during last week's violent
protests.
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Argentina demands IMF approval of accord before debt
payment
Argentina will pay its due foreign debt only if the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) guarantees approval of the targets set in the second revision of
a bilateral accord, Argentine Chief of Cabinet Alberto Fernandez said on
Saturday.
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Castro meets visiting Vietnamese leader
President of Cuba's Council
of State and Council of Ministers Fidel Castro met here on Saturday with
Nong Duc Manh, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central
Committee, who arrived here Friday for a five-day official visit.
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Mexican president's US visit achieves symbolic result
Mexican President
Vicente Fox concluded his US visit on Saturday by gaining concessions from
President George W. Bush to ease border restrictions, but observers say the
result is of symbolic value to Fox although it is of significance to both
leaders, especially Bush, who is bidding for reelection.
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