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Week of July 03 - July 07, 2006
Monday, July 03:
UNA Study Finds Air Pollution in Heredia
Rains Lead to Alerts, Evacuations, One Death in Northern Zone, Caribbean Slope
Nicaraguan Candidate Dies of Heart Attack
Natural Fungus To Destroy Termites in National Theater
U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section Undergoing Renovation
Tuesday, July 04:
U.S. Embassy Celebrates 4th of July With Luncheon Showcasing Philanthropy
Foreigners Invest More Than $400 Million in Real Estate in Past Two Years
Alexandre Guimaraes Resigns As National Soccer Team Coach
Number of Violent Deaths Down So Far This Year
U.S. Embassy Closed
Wednesday, July 05:
Vatican Promotes Dialogue In Letter to Tico Bishops
South Korean Business Owners Seek To Increase Trade with Costa Rica
Authorities Launch Campaign to Encourage Fuel-Saving Techniques
June Inflation Registers at 0.96%
Thursday, July 06:
Trade Ministry Reports On Doha Round Standstill
Opponents of Tuna Farm Act to Stop Project
Caja Alerts Tourists To Watch Out for Dengue
Central American Surfers Prepare for Regional Tournament
Friday, July 07:
Agriculture Ministry Asks Central America To Lift Ban on Tico Chicken
Taiwan to Donate $15 Million To Repair Calderón Guardia Hospital
Caribbean-Slope, Northern and Southern Pacific Zones Under Green, Preventive Alert
Costa Rica Lacks Funds to Attend Upcoming Central American-Caribbean Games
Internet Service May Be Interrupted This Weekend
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Week of July 10 - July 14, 2006
Monday, July 10:
Lawyers Convicted of Trafficking Guatemalan Babies
Industrial and Agricultural Exports Remain Strong
Airplane with Six Passengers Makes Emergency Landing
Regulatory Authority Approves Decrease in Internet Rates
Tuesday, July 11:
Two Women Arrested For Allegedly Hiding Cocaine in Their Wigs
Costa Rica Celebrates World Population Day
National Household Survey Under Way
Central American Exporters Seek Business Contacts in China
Wednesday, July 12:
Videoconference Orients Journalists on Avian Flu
Arias Criticizes European Union
5 th International Clown Convention Held This Week at National Cultural Center
New Companies Create 5,000 Jobs For Bilingual Costa Ricans
Thursday, July 13:
Hospital Employee Accused of Arson In Calderón Guardia Hospital Fire
Tica Killed in Boston Tunnel Collapse
Comptroller General Approves Funds For Central American Games
Study Finds Costa Rica Third Happiest Country in World
Friday, July 14:
Authorities Investigate Death Of U.S. Citizen in Nosara
Chamber of Industries Announces Plans to Boost Exports
Sala IV Accepts Case Against Tuna Farms
Latin American-Iberian Mayors Meet in San José
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Week of July 17 - July 21, 2006
Monday, July 17:
Costa Rican Wins Central American Surf Championship
U.S. Citizen Accused of Fraud Arrested
Project Promotes Organic Food In Schools
Fuel Prices Increase for 6th Time This Year
Tuesday, July 18:
Sportsbook Owner Arrested in United States on Charges of Racketeering, Conspiracy and Fraud
Honduras Likely to Lift Ban on Costa Rican Chicken
Australian Accused of Growing Marijuana in Southern Zone
MOPT Advises Drivers to Be Cautious As Students Return to School
Wednesday, July 19:
Dengue Cases Down 52% Compared to Last Year
Dog Attack Case Presented Before Human Rights Commission
Citibank and Rainforest Alliance Help Small and Medium Hotels
National Emergency Commission Maintains Green Alert
Thursday, July 20:
Sportsbook Shuts Down Web Site Following CEO's Arrest
Sharks Tagged at Expedition At Isla del Cocos
Costa Rica to Promote Its Coffee In Japan
Foreign Minister Says Nicaragua's Complaints Before Human Rights Commission are “Sensationalist”
Friday, July 21:
Slow-Moving Taxi Protest Blocks Traffic
Police Continue Investigating Nosara Killing
Police Destroy 734 Kilograms of Drugs
Central American Countries Work to Reduce Energy Consumption
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Week of July 24 - July 28, 2006
Monday, July 24:
Tourism Businesses Receive Security Training
Foreign Ministry Aiding Costa Ricans in Lebanon
Costa Rican Economy Likely to Grow 6.8% This Year
Fishing Authorities to Meet in Costa Rica
Tuesday, July 25:
Simón Bolívar Zoo Celebrates 90 Years
Guanacaste Annexation Celebrated Today
Truck Filled with Cocaine Seized at Nicaragua Border
Earthquake Felt in Guanacaste
Wednesday, July 26:
President Arias Holds Cabinet Meeting in Guanacaste
Course to Strengthen Latin American Justice Systems
Organic Brown Sugar Sends Message about Child Labor
Treatment Being Researched to Treat Horses' Injuries with Stem Cells
Thursday, July 27:
Nicaraguan and Costa Rican Foreign Ministers Discuss Peaceful Resolution of Differences
Prisoners to Build More Furniture for Schools
Costa Rica Could Suffer Wood Shortage
Foreign Investment Creates Jobs with Better Salaries
Friday, July 28:
OIJ Director Denounces Rumors About Hidalgo’s Murder
Number of Tourists Increases Over Last Year
Costa Rica to Assume Presidency Of Regional Fishing Organization
Earthquake Felt in Escazú
Another Medal for Costa Rica In Central American and Caribbean Games
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Week of July 31 - August 04 , 2006
Monday, July 31:
Library Project Inaugurated In Alajuela
Channel 14 Cameraman Shot and Killed
Central America Likely to Experience More Rain than Usual in Coming Months
Growth of Gas Consumption Decreases During First Half of Year
Annexation of Guanacaste Holiday Celebrated Today, Pilgrimage to Cartago Under Way
Tuesday, August 01:
Police Watch Over Pilgrimage to La Negrita
Orosi Under Alert For Potential Landslides
Athletes Bring Home Five Gold Medals From Central American and Caribbean Games
Central American Ombudsmen Discuss Murders of Women in Region
Wednesday, August 02:
South African Expert Advises ICE on Water Management
U.S. Citizens Alerted About Passport Theft
Costa Ricans Prepare to Vote In Municipal Elections
Costa Rican Leaders Speak Out Against Violence in Middle East
U.S. Embassy and Consulate Closed Today
Thursday, August 03:
Romeros Complete Their Journey To Cartago
Costa Rica Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
Surf Competition Raises Money For Charity
Number of People Hit and Killed by Cars Increases So Far This Year
Friday, August 04:
Puppet Show Teaches Kids About Illegal Animal Trade
Alterra Considers Whether to Continue Juan Santamaría Renovation Project
Drugs, Guns Seized in Limón In Police Operative
Gas Prices Increase Again
July Inflation Registers at 0.93%
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Week of August 07 - August 11, 2006
Monday, August 07:
Nicaragua Accepts Amicable End to Dispute with Costa Rica
MOPT Road Painting Under Way
Santa Ana to House Wind Energy Plant
344 Earthquakes Registered During July
IMF Insists on Need for Fiscal Reform and CAFTA
Tuesday, August 08:
National Stock Exchange Celebrates 30 th Anniversary
Efforts to Reach Friendly Agreement Between Nicaragua and Costa Rica Fall Apart
Network Protects Sea Turtle Nests In Guanacaste
Costa Rica to Host Elimination Rounds Of Beach Soccer World Cup
Wednesday, August 09:
Arias Talks Trade, Disarmament With South American Leaders
Normal Year so Far for Earthquake Activity
Japanese Embassy Donates Funds To School in Limón Province
Costa Rican WTO Ambassador Comments on Doha Round “Crisis”
Thursday, August 10:
Arias' ApprovalRating Registers 44%
Costa Rican Accused of Sexual Misconduct Arrested in United States
Production Ministry Promotes Use of Manure for Gas Production
Banco de Costa Rica Offers Special Loans, Services for Hotels
Friday, August 11:
Juan Santamaría Enforces Restrictions Following Alleged Foiled Terrorist Attack
Rumors Surround BetonSports
Symposium Encourages Private Funds For Public Works
Alleged Colombian Terrorist Arrested in Costa Rica
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Week of August 14 - August 18, 2006
Monday, August 14:
BetonSports Shutting Down Operations in Costa Rica
Caldera Begins Operating Under Private Concession
Paniamor Creates Database to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation
849 Kilos of Cocaine Seized From Truck Carrying Scrap Metal
Tuesday, August 15:
Illegal Fishing Discovered Around Isla del Coco
Costa Rica and Panama Begin Trade Talks
New Corn Variety To Be Grown in Costa Rica
Stage is set for the XIV Central American Cup of Woman's Volleyball
Wednesday, August 16:
Casa Presidencial to Move Downtown
Visiting President of European Parliament Tours Country
Poll Finds Decrease in Support for CAFTA Among Costa Ricans
Arias Dismisses Cuban's Claim, Says Island Needs Change
Thursday, August 17:
Arias Marks 100 Days By Preaching Peace
Indigenous People Suffer Lack of Basic Needs
Costa Rica Steps Up Protection of Leatherback Turtles
IBM to Invested $4 Million to Expand Costa Rican Operation
Friday, August 18:
Stagno Explains Decision to Move Israeli Embassy
Arias, Borrell Promise More Than a Free-Trade Agreement
Commission Promotes Region's Biodiversity
Transportation Companies Sanctioned for Charging Unauthorized Fares
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Week of August 21 - August 25 , 2006
Monday, August 21:
San José Suburbs Without Water During Weekend
RECOPE Seeks Reduction In Gas Prices
U.S. Firm to Build $200 Million Hotel
Earthquake Felt in Guanacaste
Mother's Day Officially Celebrated Today
Tuesday, August 22:
Security Stepped Up Along Panama Border
Organic Farmers Converge On EARTH University
Poll Finds Six out of Every 10 Nicaraguans Willing to Leave Country
Puerto Rican Salsa Group Draws Audience of 10,000
Wednesday, August 23:
Arias Administration Unveils Plan to Reduce Traffic Accident Deaths
Two Police Officers Killed While Chasing Alleged Thieves
New PANI Center To Offer Resources on Children's Rights
Exports Grow 17% During First Seven Months of Year
Thursday, August 24:
Rodrigo Arias Criticizes Gag Rule From Elections Tribunal
Reduction in Gas Prices Approved
Arias Meets With Brazilian Company
Delta Adds New Flight to Liberia
Friday, August 25:
Former Prostitutes Graduate from Training Program, Look Toward New Opportunities
Stagno Meets with Former Foreign Ministers
Ecstasy Capsules Seized At Juan Santamaría Airport
ICE Installs Equipment to Improve Cell Phone Coverage
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Week of August 28 - September 01 , 2006
Monday, August 28:
U.S. Citizen Accused of Fraud Arrested in Escazú
Commercial Deficit Reaches $1.8 Billion
Businesses Prepare for Buyers' Fair
Costa Rica to Use Digital Signature Next Year
Earthquake Felt in Buenos Aires
Tuesday, August 29:
Program Encourages North-Central Hotels in Region To Conserve Energy
Study Finds Increase in Violence Among Central American Youth
Labor Ministry Orders 3.5% Salary Increase for Public Sector
U.S. Opens Door for Tomato Imports From Central America
Wednesday, August 30:
Indigenous People Travel to Capital for Protest
Costa Rica Presents Suit Against Nicaragua Before Intern ational Court of Justice
Green Alert Lifted from Southern and Central Regions
U.S. Citizen Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Granddaughters
Jacó Businesses Combat Sex Tourism
Thursday, August 31:
Costa Rica and Nicaragua Disagree over Naming of Caldera as E.U. Trade Agreement Negotiator
International Police Capture U.S. Citizen Wanted for Fraud
Sexual Harassment Allegations Create Stir in Legislative Assembly
School Opens Tissue Fertilization Lab
Friday, September 01:
Arias Calls for Investigation of Sexual Harassment Scandal
Afro-Costa Rican Culture Day Celebrated in San José
Airplane Carrying British Ambassador Forced to Turn Around
Reductions in Electricity Rates, Gas Prices Approved
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Week of September 04 - September 08, 2006
Monday, September 04:
Two Suspects Arrested Accused of Stealing Laptop Computers
Honduras Gives Green Light To Costa Rican Chicken Imports
Pilot Plan Launched to Use Bio-Diesel in Public Buses
Earthquake Felt in Golfito
U.S. Embassy and Consulate Closed
Tuesday, September 05:
Gay Rights Group Promotes Civil Union Bill
Trial Begins For Man Accused of Murder In Monteverde Attempted Bank Robbery
Inflation Reaches 7.22% So Far This Year
Production Minister Visits Talamanca Farmers
Wednesday, September 06:
Project Brings Wireless Internet To Public Places
National Tourism Congress Under Way
6-Year-Old Girl Shoots and Kills Classmate
Coffee Growers from 16 Countries Meet in Nicaragua
Thursday, September 07:
Environmental Group Criticizes Cane-Burning Companies
Cadena Menor Raises Money for Orphanage
Arias Plans Trips to United States
U.S. Companies Open Operations In Costa Rica
Friday, September 08:
Another Sportsbook Executive Arrested in United States
Public Security Ministry Burns Marijuana in Talamanca
Pavones Surf Contest Planned to Oppose Tuna Farm
Initiative Seeks to Reduce Adolescent Unemployment
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Week of September 11 - September 15, 2006
Monday, September 11:
Mission of Government Leaders Travels to Colombia
Bus Companies Threaten to Strike
Gas Price Reductions Approved
121 Kilos of Cocaine Seized from Guatemalan Truck
Japanese Embassy Donates To Alajuela School
Tuesday, September 12:
Police Confiscate Pirated CDs
CAFTA Opponents Announce Protest Plans
Stagno to Attend Meeting of Non-Aligned Movement Countries
Heavy Rains Flood Homes, Displace Families
Wednesday, September 13:
ICE President Resigns, New Leader Named
MOPT Attempts Negotiation With Porteadores
Airport Conflict Worries Business Owners
PANI Inaugurates New Children's Rights Center
Thursday, September 14:
Controversy Brews Over ICE's New President
Costa Rica Rekindles Relations with Egypt
Costa Rican and Colombian Authorities Plan to Collaborate on Security, Crime Prevention
Peace Corps Volunteers Inaugurated
Friday, September 15:
Arias Inaugurates Americas Conference
Playas del Coco Hosts International Coastal Cleanup Day
New Virtual Library Available for Students
Gas Prices Lowered Again
Independence Day Holiday Celebrated Today
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Week of September 18 - September 22, 2006
Monday, September 18:
CAFTA Opponents Hold Independence Day Protests
Coffee Harvest Grows, Exports Decrease
Estonian Former Prime Minister Visits Costa Rica
Costa Rican Surfers Headed to Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, September 19:
Porteadores Plan Protests Today
Public Phones to Accept Chips, Send E-Mails
Gasoline Consumption Decreases 5.9% Compared to Last August
Expo Pococí Inaugurated Today
Wednesday, September 20:
Arias Promotes Arms-Trade Treaty Before U.N. General Assembly
Former Estonian Prime Minister Recommends “Flat Tax” for Costa Rica
Man Arrested for Allegedly Transporting Cocaine in His Stomach
Filming of Costa Rican Movie Complete
Thursday, September 21:
Presidency Minister Touts Construction Increase
51% of Ticos Say CAFTA World Help Costa Rica
Surfer Suffers Alligator Bite
Businesses Donate for Tamarindo Road
Preventive Alert Declared For Central Valley and Pacific Coast
Friday, September 22:
Children's Rights Committees Share Experiences
Poll Finds Ticos Believe Costa Rica is Corrupt
Taxi Fare Reduction Approved
Costa Rican and Haitian Judicial Officials Meet
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Week of September 25 - September 29, 2006
Monday, September 25:
Attorney General Denounces Organized Crime in Annual Report
Wal-Mart Costa Rica to Open $12-Million Hipermás store
Costa Rica to Open Embassies In Kuwait, Bahrain and Yemen
Joaquín Sabina and Ricardo Montaner To Perform in Costa Rica
Tuesday, September 26:
Caribbean Port Workers Protest Using Tortuguismo
Background Checks Violate Refugees' Rights, UNHCR Says
Health Ministry Reports 72.6% Decrease in Cases of Dengue over Last Year
Businesses Seek to Open Operations in Costa Rica
Wednesday, September 27:
Video Presents Issue of Child Labor in Costa Rica
San Juan de Dios Hospital Emergency Room Temporarily Closed
Heavy Police Presence, Anti-CAFTA Protests Mark Arias' Visit to San Carlos
Mexico to Import Sugar From Costa Rica and Nicaragua
Thursday, September 28:
Public Security Ministry Forms Strategic Alliance with Private Companies
Port Protest Enrages Business Owners
Russian Foreign Vice-Minister Meets with Stagno
Costa Rica Celebrates World Tourism Day
Friday, September 29:
New Members of San José Council Sworn in
Inter-American Human Rights Commission Calls for Hearing of Costa Rica-Nicaragua Case
Feminists Call for Discussion of Abortion
Citizen Buys Plot Inside San José Municipality Building
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Week of October 02 - October 06, 2006
Monday, October 02:
Arias Calls for Democracy in Latin America During Meeting with U.S. Ambassador to OAS
Donation Equips Costa Rican Coast Guard With New Boats
Earthquake Rocks Southern Border Towns
Agricultural Exports Increase 16%
Tuesday, October 03:
Cruise Ship Season Begins
Over 20 Frog, Toad Species in Costa Rica On Path to Extinction
Application for U.S. Visa Lottery Begins Tomorrow
Latin American Film Fest Brings Brings Regional Culture to San José
Wednesday, October 04:
Arias Accused of “Remilitarizing” Police
U.S. Citizen Stabbed In Downtown San José
Latin American Security Summit Concludes Today
Inflation Falls to 7% During First Nine Months of Year
Thursday, October 05:
Labor Ministry Looks at Legality Of Caribbean Port Protests
Stagno Speaks against U.S. Plans To Build Wall along Mexican Border
Gas Prices Fall Again
International Animal Day Promotes Protection of Pets
Friday, October 06:
Committee Plans for Possible Effects of ‘El Niño'
INBio, Korean Government Plan to Create Biodiversity Center
Tourism Industry Faces Lack of Qualified Employees
Refuge Works to Save Endangered Birds
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Week of October 09 - October 13, 2006
Monday, October 09:
Study Presents Intel's Work in Costa Rica
Costa Rica To Host International Cacao Conference
Italian Foreign Vice-Minister Visits Costa Rica
Siblings Win Bocca Barranca Benefit Surf Tournament
Tuesday, October 10:
Massive Drug Bust Makes Waves Off Guatemalan Coast
Eight Inmates Kill Guard, Escape From La Reforma Prison
Weekend Traffic Accidents Leave 15 Dead
Central America to Take Stance On North Korean Missile Launch
Wednesday, October 11:
Vice-President Addresses Brother's Rumored Connection to Nayor
University Leaders Present Education Reform Suggestions
Stagno Remarks on Regional Integration During Conference's Closure
Bulgarian Arrested Accused Of Money Laundering
Thursday, October 12:
Legislature Concludes Hearings on CAFTA
Costa Rican Political World Loses Icon
Increase in Bus Fares Approved
Court Orders School to Accept Disabled Student
Friday, October 13:
Martin Luther King III Visits Ombudsman's Office
La Nación Celebrates 60 Years
Jarquín Visits Costa Rica Seeking Nica Votes
Women in Rural Communities Create Income-Generating Activities
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Week of October 16 - October 20, 2006
Monday, October 16:
128 Illegal Immigrants Found Off Costa Rican Coast
Modified Exchange Rate System to Go Into Effect Tuesday
Technological Institute Features Anti-CAFTA Art
Cultures Day Celebrated Today
Tuesday, October 17:
Spanish Woman Arrested Accused of Hiding Cocaine in Wine
Report Finds Growth in Foreign Investment
Heavy Rains Damage Southern Zone
Competing Surfers Promote Costa Rica In Between Sets
Wednesday, October 18:
New Exchange Rate System Goes into Effect
Public Security Ministry Receives $2 Million Donation from Taiwan
ARESEP Warns of Harm Caused by Diesel Fuel
Central American Ministers Strategize To Fight Poverty
Thursday, October 19:
Analysts Discuss Upcoming Municipal Elections
$170 Million Approved for Roads, Inter-American Highway
Two Tourists Still Lost after 26 Days
Women with HIV Unite in Panama
Green Alert Called for Nicoya Peninsula, Central and Southern Pacific Zones
Friday, October 20:
HIV/AIDS Groups Discuss Country's Fight Against the Disease
Ombudswoman Visits San Juan de Dios, Finds List of Faults
Nicaraguan and Costa Rican Foreign Ministries Hold Meeting of Bi-national Commission
Missing Tourists Found
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Week of October 23 - October 27, 2006
Monday, October 23:
Strikes May Cause Delays Today, Tomorrow
U.S. Citizen Arrested in Jacó
Job Fair Focuses on Employment for the Disabled
National Police Academy Graduates 64 New Officers
Tuesday, October 24:
Anti-CAFTA Protestors Make their Message Heard
1,000 People Still Without Drinking Water After Weekend Storms
Bios of Municipal Candidates Available Online
Tico Surfers Head Home After Finishing Fourth in World Surf Games
Wednesday, October 25:
Anti-CAFTA Protests Continue, Get Ugly Near University of Costa Rica
Officials Capture Four Fugitives, Kill a Fifth from La Reforma
Study Finds 40% of Latin Americans Live in Poverty
Arias to Visit South America
Thursday, October 26:
Assembly Approves Loan To Improve Capital's Sewers
Limón Port Workers On Strike Indefinitely
Colombian Linked to FARC To Be Extradited
Black Eyed Peas Pop into Costa Rica
Friday, October 27:
Nicaragua Criminalizes Abortion
National Children's Museum Celebration Commemorates World Food Day
Poll Shows Ticos More Optimistic About Economy
Latin America and Caribbean Top Developing World In Pre-School Education
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Week of October 30 - November 03, 2006
Monday, October 30:
Two Children Burn to Death in Gas Station Fire
Limón Workers End Strike
Sixth Fugitive from La Reforma Turns Himself In
Taiwan Donates $1.4 Million to Housing Ministry
Tuesday, October 31:
United Nations Lends Support To Disarmament Proposal
Costa Rica Congratulates Lula on Election Victory
Public Security Ministry Warns Parents Of Criminals Out for Halloween
Study Shows Sandinistas Spent the Most On Nica Presidential Campaign
Wednesday, November 01:
New Census: Poverty, Unemployment Dropped This Year
MOPT Submits Transit Law To Legislative Assembly
Minimum Wage for Private Employees To Increase 4.95%
Hernán Medford Selected as New Coach Of National Soccer Team
Thursday, November 02:
Pilot Dies in Monteverde Plane Crash
Rodrigo Arias Assures Legislators Will Vote on CAFTA in December
Japanese Embassy Unveils Plans for Japanese Week
Costa Rican Cyclist Wins Championship in Guatemala
Friday, November 03:
Legislature Rules on Sexual Harassment Case
Production Ministry Launches Program to Keep Young People in Their Communities
Foreign Trade Minister Travels to Spain To Promote Costa Rica
Inflation Registers 7.24% Between January and October
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Week of November 06 - November 10, 2006
Monday, November 06:
Sandinistas Poised for First Round Victory
Police Capture Another Fugitive From La Reforma
Latin American-Iberian Summit Concludes in Uruguay
Two Arrested Accused of International Drug Trafficking
Tuesday, November 07:
Ortega Win Expected
Arias Reacts to Nica Election Results
Colombian Wins Ruta de Conquistadores Mountain Bike Competition
Costa Rica Presents Plan to Combat AIDS
Wednesday, November 08:
Ortega Emerges as Virtual Winner in Nicaragua Election
“Barometer” to Count Country's Broadband Connections
Arias and Bachelet Discuss Tourism, Business Development
Panama Gains Seat on U.N. Security Council
Thursday, November 09:
Ortega Meets with Private Sector
Costa Rica Falls Seven Spots in U.N. Human Development Index
German Delegation Visits Costa Rica
Earthquake Shakes Santa Ana
Friday, November 10:
Conference Examines Ecotourism
Arias Comments on Democratic Victory In U.S. Legislature
UNICEF, PriceSmart Launch Campaign to Benefit Children in Emergency Situations
Transparency Intern ational President Visits Costa Rica
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Week of November 13 - November 17, 2006
Monday, November 13:
Three Arrested in Alleged AMNET Robbery
Ave Fénix Restaurant Burns to the Ground
Germany to Provide Costa Rica $14.8 Million
Four Arrested with Cocaine at Juan Santamaría Airport
Tuesday, November 14:
Analysts: Costa Rica Is Missing Opportunities
OIJ Busts Alleged Kidnapping Ring Tied to Prison Break
Production Ministry Advises Farmers To Prepare for El Niño
Nicaragua 's Ecomomy Stable Following Ortega's Win
Wednesday, November 15:
475 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized at Nicaragua Border
Costa Rica Ranked Among Top 10 Fastest Growing Tourism Markets
Business Owners Complain About Lack of Qualified Workers
Malaria Outbreak Hits Caribbean
Thursday, November 16:
Finally, Gov't to Comply with Education Spending Mandate
Student Murals Educate About the Environment
Central American Presidents Promise to End Corruption by 2010
Coffee Industry Looks Into Future
Friday, November 17:
Refugee Small Business Owners Exhibit Their Wares
Digital Solutions Indicted by U.S. Authorities
Public Education Vice-Minister Temporarily Suspended
Maersk Plans to Leave Costa Rica
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Week of November 20 - November 24, 2006
Monday, November 20:
3 Tons of Cocaine Seized from Submarine Off Pacific Coast
Police Capture Last Fugitive From La Reforma Prison Escape
Earthquake Rocks Central Pacific Coast
Taiwan Donates $5 Million to Repair Calderón Guardia Hospital
Tuesday, November 21:
Guanacaste Citizens and Business Owners Join Forces with Police to Combat Crime
Banana Exports Up 15% So Far This Year
Costa Rican Arrested with 81 Ovules of Cocaine in Stomach
Costa Rican Business Mission Headed to Guatemala
Wednesday, November 22:
Suspects in Murder of Journalist Freed on Technicalities
Hurtado Sentenced to 210 Years For Monteverde Bank Massacre
5.0 Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica
Fiscal Deficit Down 37%
Thursday, November 23:
Novel Study Reveals Ticas Are Victims of Gender Inequality
Cold Front Chills Costa Rica
Arias to Visit Bush at the White House
U.N.: Latin Ame rica Slows Spread of AIDS, But Needs to Do More
Friday, November 24:
Police Prepare to Crack Down on Christmastime Crime
The Economist magazine Ranks Costa Rica as a “Full Democracy”
Costa Rican Elected to Head U.N. Nuclear-Ban Organization
Costa Rica Seeks to Increase Marine Territory Protection
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Week of November 27 - December 01, 2006
Monday, November 27:
Police Arrest Alleged Illegal Immigrants
Youth Chat with Arias About State of the Nation
Guanacacaste to Receive $2 Billion in Tourism Projects
Researcher: Coffee's Antioxidants Can Prevent Cancer
Tuesday, November 28:
Decree Facilitates Visas For Foreign Students
ARESEP Warns Against Taxi Drivers Overcharging
Institute Calls for an End to Violence Against Women
Latin American Scientists Meeting at UNA
Wednesday, November 29:
AMCHAM Awards Businesses For Social Responsibility
Foundation Encourages Kids To Save Marine Life
Booze Ban in Effect For Municipal Elections
Mercadolibre.com Comes to Costa Rica
Thursday, November 30:
Energy Conference Touches On Regional Issues
Inter-American Human Rights Commission
Concerned over Journalists' Murders
Program to Monitor Pesticides In Vegetable Farming
TSE Sets Up Hotline For Municipal Elections
Friday, December 01:
Government Introduces Construction
Web Site, Promises Less Bureaucracy
International Observers Arrive For Municipal Elections
Youth Teach Communities About AIDS
3.9 Earthquake Rocks Central Valley
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Week of December 04 - December 08, 2006
Monday, December 04:
Ticos Vote in Municipal Elections
Costa Rica Celebrates 58 th Anniversary Of Army's Abolition
Arias Promotes Mexican Investment in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Israeli Embassy Opens in Tel Aviv
Tuesday, December 05:
Liberation Mayoral Candidates Take the Day
Arias Administration Launches Plan to Combat Drugs
Costa Rican Hits the Jackpot In Florida Lottery
Inflation Down From Last Year
Wednesday, December 06:
Immigration Director Promises Drastic Changes
Rapid Winds Whip through Central Valley
Arias Addresses OAS, Offers Advice to Region
European Union Donates 9.5 Million Euros For Urban Planning
Thursday, December 07:
Arias Meets with Bush, Discusses Education and CAFTA
Casino Project Creates Controversy
Droughts, Rains Cause Losses For Rice Industry
Report: Economic Growth Hasn't Reduced Unemployment in Region
Friday, December 08:
Employees Cash in on Yearly Christmas Bonus
UCR Study Finds Two-Thirds of Roads In Bad Shape
International Police Arrest Colombian Accused of Drug Trafficking
Tico Rapper Behind “Happy Feet” Rhymes
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Week of December 11 - December 15, 2006
Monday, December 11:
Arias Encourages Countries to Follow Costa Rica, Abolish Their Armies
MOPT Denounces Year's Increase in Highway Deaths
Study: Region's Indigenous Gaining Voice, Still Struggling with Inequality
Taiwan Donates $250,000 to Police For Computer Equipment
Tuesday, December 12:
Assembly Plans to Send CAFTA to Floor, Opponents Rally to Protest
Arias Says Pinochet's Death Offers Chileans Reconciliation
Conference Focuses on Information Sharing During Natural Disasters
UNICEF Study: Gender Equality Needed To Guarantee Children's Rights
Wednesday, December 13:
Deadline Arrives for Committee to Vote
on Sending CAFTA to Assembly Floor
Latin American Officials Prepare for SICA Summit
Immigration Decree Available Online
Earthquake Shakes Central Pacific
Thursday, December 14:
Chemical Fire Rages in Moín
Commission Passes CAFTA to Assembly's Main Floor
Japanese Embassy Donates Funds For Rescue Equipment
Nicaragua Prepares to Change Hands
Friday, December 15:
U.S. Citizen Arrrested Accused of Running Marijuana Greenhouse
Festival de la Luz To Illuminate San José
Costa Rica Congratulates New U.N. Secretary General
Study: Poverty is Hindering Growth in Latin America
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Week of December 18 - December 22, 2006
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