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2008 A Violent Year 2008 was the most violent year in the last decade according to numbers released by the Cruz Roja Costarricense (Costa Rican Red Cross). Last year, 1.090 persons lost their lives in accidents and crimes. 146 Drunk Drivers Waiting Trial Since the new Ley de Tránsito went into effect on December 23, 2008, the patios of the Policia de Tránsito have been filling up with confiscated vehicles - 143 as of Friday - as authorities show their seriousness on curbing drinking and driving, as well as speeding and reckless driving on the nation's highways. ICE With Cheaper Long Distance Calling Without any announcement or fanfare, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) - the state telecom - reduced international calling rates last month, making a call to the Unites States, Canada, Mexico and Central America more affordable. U.S. Chamber Hails Costa Rica's Entry Into CAFTA The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on applauded Costa Rica's upcoming entry into the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) - locally known as the Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) - on January 1, 2009, and issued a report highlighting the billions of dollars in new exports the accord is already generating. 500 Foreigners Rejected At Northern Border With Nicaragua During First Two Days The rejection of foreigners at the Peñas Blancas land border crossing coming from Nicaragua illegally has so amount to 500 in the first two days of the year. Rice And Bread To Drop In Price This Month The Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Comercio (MEIC) said it will be demanding a drop of between 10% and 14% in the price of bread and rice, following a drop in international prices. Retailers With New Year's Promotions If you have any money left over from all the Christmas and New Year' spending, a number of retailers are offering special offers on a selection of merchandise. Guaro Sales With A Record Year The Fábrica Nacional de Licores (Fanal) said that the sale of "guaro" Cacique increased by 300.000 litres over 2007, ending a record year for the national distiller.

Panama Solidarity With Cuban Revolution
Panama - Panama solidarity with Cuba shines Wednesday in several social organizations, in recognition of Cuban collaboration in various Panamanian sectors and the 50th anniversary of the Revolution.

Mexico Deports More Guatemalans Than U.S.
Mexico City - Mexico deported more illegal Guatemalan migrants than the U.S. in 2007 and 2008, according to information reaching here from Guatemala City on Thursday.

Cuba Celebrates 50 Years of Socialist Revolution
Havana - The Cuban government on Thursday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Socialist Revolution triumph in the country.

Hostages' Relatives Call On Colombian Government To Ease Release Process
Bogota - Colombian government to ease the release of six people abducted by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua Congratulate Cuba On 50th Anniversary of Revolution
Venezuela, Bolivia and Nicaragua on Thursday congratulated Cuba on the 50th anniversary of its socialist revolution.

Colombia Promises Millions Of Dollars For Capturing Guerilla Leaders
Bogota - Rewards of up to 5 billion Colombian pesos (us$2.5 million dollars) will be set aside for direct delivery or information leading to the capture of FARC (the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) guerilla leaders, Colombian Defense Ministry said Friday.

CUBA:
Golden Anniversary in Tough Times
The Cuban Revolution's 50th anniversary on Jan. 1 finds the country facing the challenge of sorting out the economy and improving living conditions, in the context of a complex international situation that may make reaching those goals particularly difficult.

 

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