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Virilla With Serious Problems, But Safe Conavi Says
The problems of the westbound lands bridge over the river Virilla is not a simple problem of just replacing a "platina" (steel plate), or the inability of the transportation department to do so. No, it is a question of lack of preventive maintenance and repairs since the bridge went into service in 1965.

Ready For A Return To Candlelight? ICE Asks Populace
That is the question being posed by the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) in its fight to put the brakes on a possible reduction in electrical rates.

Required Vehicle First Aid Kit Could Become A Health Risk
The Colegio de Farmacéuticos de Costa Rica (College of Pharmacists) says that the "botiquín" (first aid kit) required by law in every vehicle on September 23, could be become a health risk.

Sustainable Tower “Peels”  the Costa Rican City Skyline
Driven by a progressive environmental strategy that will exploit sustainable energy design, Spanish-based firm Moho Arquitectura’s design for a mixed-use tower in San José will become a new benchmark for eco-friendly design in Costa Rica.

Honduras Beats Costa Rica 4-0 in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier
Carlos Costly scored twice and Carlos Pavon and Malvin Valladares added goals in Honduras' 4-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday night in a World Cup qualifier in the CONCACAF region.

Gasoline Prices Take A Small Dip, Diesel Up
Gasoline in Costa Rica is a little cheaper today, with the latest price reduction taking effect, while the cost of diesel went up.


 

Could this be the look of skyline of San José? At least that is the idea of a Spanish based firm for a mixed-use eco-friendly tower.

The New Ley de Tránsito take full effect in Costa Rica on  September 23. Know the rules (in English).  Be Prepared! The 181 page eBook "Shorty's Guide to the 2009 Ley de Transito"  includes: the full "Nueva Ley de  Tránsito text translated into English Click here.
 
 
 

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Zelaya, Lula Ask For Bigger U.S. Role In Solving Honduran Crisis
Brasilia - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday called on the United States to use more political influence to help solve the Honduran crisis.

Micheletti Wants To Shake Hands With Nicaragua's Ortega
Managua - Honduran post-coup leader Roberto Micheletti said Wednesday he wishes to shake hands with Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega who hosts ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.

ALBA to Discuss SUCRE in Nicaragua
Managua - The Bolivarian Alliance for the People of our Americas (ALBA) will discuss on Wednesday in this capital about the Regional Single Compensation System (SUCRE).

Venezuela, Guatemala Sign Energy Agreement
Caracas - Venezuela and Guatemala have signed an energy agreement to guarantee Guatemala a daily supply of 20,000 barrels of crude and refined products, the Venezuelan foreign ministry said Wednesday.
 
 
 
 
 
Venezuela detains tanker trucks with gasoline heading to Colombia
Caracas -  The Venezuelan authorities have detained eight tanker trucks loaded with gasoline heading to Colombia at the border, Venezuelan businessmen said on Wednesday.

Mexico, Colombia Seek To Promote Cultural Cooperation
Mexico -  Mexico and Colombia signed an agreement on Wednesday to promote cultural exchanges, Mexico's National Arts and Culture Council said in a statement. This agreement formed part of Mexican President Felipe Calderon's visit to Colombia.

Bolivia Announces Weapon Buys
La Paz - The Bolivian government announced that it would buy armament and aircrafts from China, Russia or any other country, to protect its borders and fight drug trafficking.

Chilean Government Condemns Explosions In Santiago
Santiago - The Chilean government Wednesday condemned the explosion attacks in two gyms in Santiago.
 
 

COLOMBIA: A Country in Flight
While the street sweepers clean up huge piles of rubbish in the Tercer Milenio park in the centre of the Colombian capital, young police officers have been posted there to prevent any more people displaced from their rural homes by the armed conflict from trying to camp there.

 
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Rocking Time
Often when planning a trip, you can do a little too much of well – planning. Ruining your vacation like pulp ruins a glass of OJ. Its not juice. Researching where to stay and what beaches to visit, you strip your travels of any spontaneity and uncertainty.

 
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Could Costa Rica Overthrow Its President?
The Honduran legislature decided last week decided that that the president as unfit to govern and Sunday morning a group of soldiers took Manuel Zelaya by force and put on a plane headed for Costa Rica, in a coup d'etat since the Cold War. Zelaya said he was kidnapped by Honduran military officers, who dragged him from his residence.

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