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Presidenta Chinchilla Will Not Accept Higher Taxes To Pay For Legislator's Pay Hike
President Laura Chinchilla, just back from her trip to Spain, said she will not accept high taxes to pay for the proposed legislator's salary hike. The comment was made following a cabinet session held at the INCAE in Alajuela.

Tallest Buildings In Costa Rica To Be Built On Paseo Colón
Two condo towers proposed on Paseo Colón will the tallest buildings in the country, surpassing the Banco Nacional building that now holds the honour.

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Anti Aging Clinic Opens Its Door in Costa Rica
(PRWEB) - Human Growth Hormone and Hormone Therapy has attracted consumers from Miami and Los Angeles to Costa Rica since a new anti-aging clinic opened its doors in Costa Rica. Many conscious consumers head to Costa Rica for its beautiful scenery, amazing beaches, temperate climate, and eco-tourism.

Thousands Visit Teletica Job Fair
As many as 10.000 people visited the job fair by Televisora de Costa Rica looking for a job at the country's premier television station.

Crocodiles Very Aggressive In Protecting Their Young
The aggressiveness of crocodiles is not due to the mating season, but rather to protecting their offspring, according to Luz Denia Barrantes of the Asociación de Especialistas en Cocodrilos de Costa Rica (AEC-CR).

High Waves Batter Pacific Coast
Centro de Investigación en Ciencias del Mar y Limnología (Cimar) has issued a warning for high waves along the Pacific coast from Puntarenas to Gaunacaste.

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NICARAGUA
Nicaragua's Tourism Sector Continues to Grow

HONDURAS
Honduran Judges'' Sixth Day of Hunger Strike

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Risk Alert in Colombian Presidential Elections

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Venezuela Reducing Dependency on Hydroelectric Plants

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Castro, Church Discuss Political Prisoners
Talks between the government of President Raúl Castro and leaders of the Catholic Church in Cuba may alleviate internal tensions and lead to the release of political prisoners, although the dialogue should be extended to include other social sectors in the country, religious leaders and analysts told IPS.

KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Nicaraguan 'Cuatro Leches' Cake

Tres leches – Spanish for “three milks” – is a sponge cake soaked in condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream and topped with Italian meringue that is so popular across Latin America it’s become difficult to pinpoint its origin.

“Every Central and South American country claims it as its own,” explains Carlos Somoza, who handles marketing for Cuatro Leches Bakery in Miami.

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In Costa Rica, We Speak Spanish
The Arizona immigration law controversy is spilling into others states, like Alabama where gubernatorial candidate Tim James, in an attempt to boost his ratings in the polls, by coming out with a television ad "we speak English in Alabama", promising that driver's license testing in that state will be only in English is he elected governor.

HTC Wildfire Has New App-Sharing Widget For Sharing The Love

Destined for our European friends, the Wildfire is a budget-friendly Android phone from HTC, with their much-loved Sense interface slicked over the top. What separates it from others is the new app-sharing widget that works on Twitter, texts or email.