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Take Note: EVERYTHING around the Sabana park is closed off to vehicular traffic for today.
 


Dollar Gains ˘10 Colones In One Day
The dollar exchange rate gained ˘10 colones in a single day, for an increase of ˘  during this week, bringing the buy today at ˘532.78 and the sell ˘544.43.



The BIG PARTY Is On For Today!
Laura Chinchilla, the first woman president in the history of Costa Rica, will be sworn in today at noon, in what can only be described as one big party, as thousands are expected gather in the Sabana park to witness the event, which is followed later in the day with a spectacular show that includes international artists like Ruben Blades and Costa Rica's own, Debi Nova.





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Chinchilla Faces Tough Challenges: Rise in Crime, Poverty And Keeping Promise To Help Poor And Elderly
President-elect, Laura Chinchilla, who is sworn in today at noon as the country's first female president, faces a number of challenges during the next four years: rising poverty, increased insecurity and fiscal deficit made worse by the world economic crisis.



For Arias, Today Is A Dream Come True. Almost. Shakira Won't Be Coming.
The swearing in of Laura Chinchilla, the first female president of Costa Rica, is a dream come true for outgoing president, Oscar Arias.



Costa Rica's ICE Sues Alcatel In Miami Court
The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) - Costa Rica's state telecom - filed a complaint in the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court against Alcatel Lucent.



Many See Drug Trafficking Widespread, Rising in Latin America
Gallup surveys suggest illicit drug trafficking is common in communities throughout much of Latin America, including in some of the most well-developed countries such as Chile and Costa Rica.
 

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Nicaragua: Chaos As A Strategy



PANAMA
Panama Canal Can Confront Accidents



HONDURAS
Honduras: Insecurity, Militarization in 100 Days



EL SALVADOR
El Salvador, Japan Strengthen Links



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Coca Farmers and others Reiterate Support



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Venezuela Protects Jaguar Population



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Brazilian President To Be Awarded By UN For Fighting Hunger



CHILE
Chilean President Announces New Work Plan

 
 
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One Hundred Days Lobbying For International Recognition
In his first one hundred days in office, Honduran President Porfirio Lobo has lobbied hard for international recognition of his government, in order to pull the country out of the isolation it has faced since the Jun. 28, 2009 coup that overthrew Manuel Zelaya.




KEEPING IT SIMPLE
This Is How That Dating Site For Apple-Obsessed People Looks


Remember Cupidtino, the dating website for Apple fanboys and fangirls? It apparently really isn't a joke and the folks behind it decided to prove this by showing me how my dating profile would look once the site launches.




 
 

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President Arias Places Corner Stone Of New Casa Presidencial. But There's A Catch!
At 9am this morning, Tuesday, May 4, 2010, Oscar Arias, with only a few days left in his presidency, will be placing the cornerstone of the new Casa Presidencial building, which is to be located across from the Asemblea Legislative.
 
Nokia N8 Official, With 12MP Camera and 720p Video Recording
 Well now, this is awkward. Only yesterday Mobile-Review was calling the N8 an unpolished turd, and now Nokia's gone and announced it to the world. As leaks foretold, it's got a 12MP camera with Xenon flash, and runs Symbian^3.
 
 

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