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Tuesday 30 March 2004

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Passion and Jealousy Claims Three Lives
In two separate and unrelated incidents, yesterday, two men overtaken with jealousy and vengeance caused the death three people yesterday. >more

 
Escazú Second Most in Robberies
Escazú has become the area with the second most robberies in San José. A group of thieves, using luxury vehicles to blend in the upper scale neighbourhood, has been working the area causing police and citizens to worry. >more
 

Not the "Rainy Season" Just Yet!
Though it is not the "rainy season" just yet, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) is predicting an increase in cloud over the Central Valley that could cause rain as it has done over the last two days.  >more
 

Costa Rica Asks Venezuelan Fugitive Carlos Ortega to Leave
Carlos Ortega was the media darling during the the Dec. 2002 lock-out, illegal strike and sabotage of the oil industry, that caused losses of more than 10 billion dollars to the Venezuelan economy. >more
 

Fitch Sees Long-term Ratings Upside for Regional Banks - Central America
Fitch Ratings sees potential ratings upside for Central American banks in the long term if the region's economies start to recover, the ratings agency said in a report released Monday.  >more

 

Peru, Chile to negotiate on sea border dispute
Peruvian Foreign Minister Manuel Rodriguez said Monday that the sea border dispute between Peru and Chile was still "an issue to be negotiated" as no agreement had been signed yet.  >more
 

Venezuela's Electoral Chamber sticks to validation of pro-recall signatures
The Electoral Chamber of the Venezuelan supreme court insisted on Monday that it is qualified to validate some 876,000 signatures collected by the opposition for a recall referendum on President Hugo Chavez.  >more


 


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RELIGION-LATAMERICA:
Yes to Gibson, No to Da Vinci
The Catholic Church hierarchy in Latin America is riding the success of Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ' to promote a conservative religious agenda, while it scorns 'The Da Vinci Code', a best-seller based on a fictional storyline involving centuries- old plots by the Vatican.

To the heavy publicity surrounding Hollywood actor and director Gibson's film was added the endorsement of Latin American bishops. In the words of auxiliary Bishop Jorge Solórzano of Managua, ''God touches the hearts'' of the faithful through the film.  >more

 
 
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Adventures in the eco-wonderland that is Costa Rica
We have been to Costa Rica three times and I certainly have some tips for travelers going there. First and foremost, one week is just a tease. It is such a diverse and thrilling place that to see even one fourth of what the region has to offer you need at least 10-14 days. Traveling south along the coast you will see fabulous beaches, amazing sunsets, and temperatures between 34-36 degrees Celsius every day. Driving the roads, however, is not a easy task. With the major surface imperfections, narrow roadways, and aggressive traffic, it is daunting to say the least. Don't forget your sunscreen and your bug spray! There is a microscopic mosquito that can wreak havoc seemingly anywhere at anytime of the day. But I would not hesitate to return to the country for a moment.  L. R. H. Harpe
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