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The director of the Policía de Tránsito, Germán Marín, standing outside the courthouse yesterday, warns all drunk drivers that he means business. In the first 29 hours of the new law, eight drunk drivers have been arrested, one plead guilty, seven others waiting criminal charges that could land them in jail from one to three years.


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  Costa Rica Remains a Top Choice for Travelers Wanting to Escape the Winter
With the growing economic uncertainty and the cold, winter months just around the corner, Costa Rica has become the ideal place where families can warm up, learn about their natural environment and be green without spending a lot of money this season.

 

 
Latin Women in Costa Rica Seeking Single Men For Romance And Marriage!
  Quálitas Eyes Expansion to Costa Rica, Panama - Central America
Mexico's largest automobile insurance company Quálitas, which launched operations in El Salvador earlier this month, is analyzing an expansion to Costa Rica and Panama as part of its internationalization strategy, top executives from Quálitas told BNamericas.
 
Management Moment
While meant to be humorous, I recently saw a bumper sticker that read, “I’m on my way to work, just kill me”



 
Inside Tip: Walking the Romeria
If you decide to make the walk to Cartago, here a few basis common sense recommendations.  Click here for more tips
 

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Why ICE Is Stalling 3G
ICE, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and the only provider of cellular service in Costa Rica has been falling behind in installing the next generation of cellular network known as 3G.
 

Signs Of Costa Rica
The search for some of the funniest and weirdest signs around Costa Rica is on. Get out your camera or cell phone and send us your shots. All photos and credit will be published here. Click here to see the entries. Send your photos to: [email protected]
 
 
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Thursday 25 December 2008, San José, Costa Rica 

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First Drunk Driver Caught Under New Law Gives Up His Car To Avoid Jail
One of the four drunk drivers (driving with 0.75 blood alcohol content) surprised by Tránsito officials on Tuesday when the new Ley de Tránsito took effect has given up his vehicle to avoid jail and ordered to 100 days of community work.

Costa Rica Second Most Globalized Country in Latin America
Most Latin American countries increased their roles in the world economy through trade, foreign investment, Internet penetration and other measures in 2007, according to a new report released by Miami-based Latin Business Chronicle.

Recope Hoarding Fuel And Cash To Face Crisis
The Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (Recope) is hoarding fuel and money to face an economic crisis in 2009, going into the new year with 3.2 million barrels of fuel, equivalent to the average consumption for two months.

Bulls In Full Action Today;  Tope Tomorrow
At 2pm today the bulls at Zapote take to the ring as the Zapote Fair gets underway. Organizers say the expect some 100.000 people to visit the fair grounds this year.
 
 
LATIN AMERICA

ALBA to Study Common Currency
Caracas - Experts from the Bolivarian Alternative for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) will meet on January 8 in Caracas to analyze a proposal for a common currency, Venezuelan Finance Minister Ali Rodriguez informed.

Ecuador Sets Conditions For Ties Resumption With Colombia
Quito - Ecuador said Wednesday that it is waiting for a "respectful" gesture from Colombia before resuming bilateral diplomatic ties.

Uruguayan President Announces Combat Against Price Speculation
Montevideo - Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez vowed to fight against food price speculation, in order to protect citizens from the international crisis, local media reported Wednesday.

Venezuelan President Chavez Calls For Peace, Social Justice On Christmas Mass
Caracas - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez put out a call Wednesday during a Christmas Catholic mass for fight for peace and social justice.

 

SPECIAL REPORTS

CHILE: Best Christmas Gift - a New House, Built by New Friends
Before the volunteers showed up at her house, Pamela Peña was nervous. She was embarrassed for others to see the poverty that her family lived in. But once the work started, she relaxed and enjoyed the unexpected Christmas present.

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