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Fiscalía Investigates Lawyers For "Marriages of Convenience"
The Fiscalía confirmed Wednesday it is investigating at least two lawyers and notaries for officiating more than 100 marriages of convenience. The lawyers were identified as Katia Salas Guevara and Christian García Morales, both having offices in San José.

Arias To End Term with Low Popularity
With only months before the end of his term, Costa Rican President Oscar Arias will end his presidential term with a low popularity, as his acceptance indexes dropped by 5 percent during November, as revealed by the latest poll  published Wednesday.



US Dollar Regains Strength, Climbed ¢13+ Colones In One Day
The US dollar climbed an average of ¢13 colones by the end of close of business Wednesday.
 
 

 

US Embassy In San José Working Double Shifts To Process Visa Applications
The US Embassy in San José announced that it will interview visa applicants in the mornings and afternoons, with a maximum number of interviews daily of 540 until Christmas.



Price of Potato To Double In The Coming Days
The price of potatoes, carrots, onions and sweet peppers are expected to increase as much as 50% for December, a lot less than the 300% increase experienced last December.



San José Municipal Police And Street Vendors Clash; 13 Injured
Once again street vendors and the municipal police clash in downtown San José, this time around, 13 were injured and 5 detained, after one of the vendors seized a gun from one of the police officials.



Costa Rica, European Union Establish Consultation Mechanism



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HONDURAS
Honduras' Congress Overwhelmingly Votes Against Reinstatement Of Zelaya
TEGUCIGALPA - Honduras’ Congress overwhelmingly voted Wednesday against the reinstatement of ousted President Manuel Zelaya, a move that closes the door on his return to power after he was toppled in a June coup.



Panama: Installation of Military Base Questioned
PANAMA -The installation of an air and sea station in the Panamanian archipelago Las Perlas generated criticisms on Wednesday of the Union of Construction and Similar Workers (SUNTRACS) that is one of the most important of the country.



Nicaragua: Disability Study Begins in Chinandega
MANAGUA - The Cuban-Nicaragua brigade "Todo con Voz" began on Wednesday the disability study in the Chinandega department, as part of government efforts to aid one of the most marginalized sectors.



Guatemala President Reaffirms Social Commitment
GUATEMALA - President Alvaro Colom confirmed his commitment of struggling to increase the benefits for the most needed Guatemalans on Wednesday despite the failure of the budget proposal for 2010 in the Congress.

 

  LATIN AMERICA

ARGENTINA
Brazil Warns Argentina That Trade Restrictions Will Be Reciprocated
RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil has threatened with trade reprisals if Argentina does not lift new restrictions to imports of Brazilian manufactured toys. Trade tensions between the two Mercosur partners and largest economies of South America have soured lately because of what Brazil considers “protectionist” measures and attitudes from Argentina.



Venezuela Shuts Down Banks Belonging To Former Chavez Crony
CARACAS - The Venezuelan government has shut down four private banks, accusing them of financial irregularities. The closures come 10 days after the authorities took over the banks on suspicion of violating regulations.



Ecuadorian Government Aids Stockbreeders
QUITO - The Ministry of Agriculture in Ecuador will buy fodder rations worth about 10 million dollars for stockbreeders affected by drought in Manabi province.



Chile Promotes Domestic Travel To Help Depressed Tourism Industry
SANTIAGO - In an attempt to survive the economic crisis and the depreciating US dollar, Chile’s tourism industry has amplified national travel promotions targeting local and foreign vacationers.
 
 
 
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PERU: Women Workers Forced into Informal Economy
In Peru, 51 percent of all jobs are generated by the informal economy, a sector that has a female face, as more than 60 percent of the women workers in the country are forced into informality, with only 15 percent having health coverage and a mere four percent enjoying retirement benefits.

 

 


 
   
   

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Holidays in Costa Rica Bring Savings and Warm Weather
With tight budgets on everyone's minds and the cold, winter months just around the corner, Costa Rica is the ideal place where families can warm up, relax, and interact with the world around them, all while giving back to local communities and the environment and still not breaking the bank.
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  TECHNOLOGY
So What Is 3G And Do You Really Need It?
By the end of the year, Costa Rica, by way of the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) will join the rest of the world with the introduction of the 3rd generation, better known as 3G, cellular network.
 
 
 

 

 
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