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Young Woman Attempts To Extort Her Older Lover
For her greed, a woman in Puntarenas, was arrested on Wednesday for attempting to extort ¢4 million colones from ex-boyfriend in exchange for not filing charges of rape. [FOTO: Gabriela Solano]

Marriages of Convenience Now A "No! No!"  in Costa Rica
Many foreigners enter into a marriage of convenience with a Costa Rican national for the sole purpose of obtaining their residency and legal status in Costa Rica and without ever meeting or knowing their spouse.



Drop In Dollar  Continues, But Not As Steep
The downward spiral of the US dollar against the Costa Rican Colon slowed down yesterday with a slight fall in the rate as compared to the more than ¢12 colones drop this week.
 

 

"A Day Without Cars" in Cali, Colombia. San José Should Take Note.
The Municipalidad de San José could take an example from a bold move by the Alcaldía de Santiago de Cali, Colombia, shutting down all private passenger vehicles and motorcycles for 12 hours, giving the city a breath of fresh air.



New Turrubares Bridge Opened
Residents of the areas of Orotina and Turrubares can now use the pedestrian bridge over the Tárcoles river to commute between the two communities following the collapse of the suspension bridge on October 22, killing five and injuring dozens, when a loaded passenger bus plunged into the river after the bridge failed under the weight of the bus.



Festival de Luz On December 12th
The Municipalidad de San José announced that this year's Festival de Luz (Light Festival) will take place on December 12. The annual event takes place along Paseo Colón and Avenida Central, from the east side of the Parque La Sabana.
 
 
CENTRAL AMERICA
 
NICARAGUA
Nicaragua, Russia Sign MOU On Natural Disasters
MANAGUA - The Nicaraguan Army and Russian Emergency Situations Ministry signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to supply Nicaragua with equipment to fight natural disasters.



NICARAGUA
Support for Sandinistas Keeps Growing
MANAGUA - A year after sweeping to victory in the municipal elections, those in favor of the Sandinista National Liberation front (FSLN) continue showing support for the government.

HONDURAS
US Tries to Reactivate Honduran Accord
TEGUCIGALPA - The US government, accused of complicity with Honduran putschists, continues Wednesday negotiations to apply the Tegucigalpa-San Jose accord, and settle the political crisis unleashed in that Central American nation.



EL SALVADOR
El Salvador Keeps Alert For Pouring Rains
SAN SALVADOR - El Salvador's Public Health and Social Aid Ministry (MSPAS) said Tuesday the alert for disasters caused by pouring rains during the weekend would remain in effect.
 
LATIN AMERICA
 
BRAZIL
Brazilian President Says Massive Blackout Isolated Incident
RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva denied on Wednesday that there is an energy shortage in Brazil, stressing that the blackout which affected several states on Tuesday night was an isolated incident.



CUBA
Cuba Asks Obama to Change Towards Latin America
HAVANA- Cuban Parliament President, Ricardo Alarcon, demanded from the United States signs of change towards Latin America with the liberation of the five Cuban anti-terrorists in US jails and the arrest of infamous terrorists in that country.
 

ECUADOR
Ecuador Requests Meeting With Obama On U.S.-Colombia Military Deal
QUITO - Ecuadorian Defense Minister Javier Ponce requested on Tuesday a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama on the U.S. military cooperation agreement signed with Colombia.



CHILE
Moderate Earthquake Shakes Northern Chile
SANTIAGO - An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale shook on Wednesday the Chilean regions of Tarapaca, Arica and Parinacota in the north of the country, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
 
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ARGENTINA: 'Grandma, Will You Read to Me?'
"Moving," "rewarding," "therapeutic" are some of the terms used to describe their volunteer work by some of the women taking part in the Storytelling Grandmothers Programme aimed at awakening a love of reading among youngsters from poor families in Argentina.


 

 

 


 
   
   

Your Photos Could Be Product Placements
One day soon, our society will be ruled by an all-intrusive advertising technique in which individuals are paid to walk around 24/7 holding a product next to their wide-smiling faces

 
 


 
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Surfs Up
If you like surfing you will truly love and I mean L.O.V.E. Mal Pais, Costa Rica. Perched on the southwestern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, this idyllic surf spot pulls wave seekers from across the globe.
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