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Tourists
wait for a glimpse of the main crater lake at
the Poas Volcano National Park, 65 kilometers,
north of the of San Jose. Costa Rica, world
famous for its environmental tourism receives
more than a million international tourist each
year. Some 25 percent of the country is a
protected area. (AP Photo/Kent Gilbert) Click for larger image! |
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Youth Gangs Operate with Impunity
in the Barrios
A recent report by the authorities says that San
José's poorest neigbourhoods or "barrios" are run by
15 gangs, made up of foreigners and Costa Ricans
that range in age between 11 and 20.
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San José Intent on Convincing EBI
to Keep La Carpio Dump Open
The Municipality of San José is intent on convincing
EBI, the firm that runs the garbage dump in La
Carpio, to reconsider it's decision to close the
operation in the community in the west of San José.
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A Destination of Choice
Costa Rica is among the destinations of choice when
U.S. citizens travel abroad, according to American
Automobile Association vice-chairlady Sandra Hughes.
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Joint Effort for Rivers
Some 55 representatives of organizations
participating in the protection of the environment
agreed on working jointly to fight pollution in the
Maria Aguilar, Tiribi, Virilla, and Torres rivers.
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Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan Dies at 93
Ronald Reagan, the actor who became president, has
died at 93.
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Corruption, regional security top OAS assembly agenda
The Organization of American States
(OAS) will hold its 34th general assembly here from Sunday to Tuesday and
foreign ministers from its members are expected to mainly discuss
corruption, regional security and cooperation.
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