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Week of January 02 - January 05, 2007
Tuesday, January 02:
National Police Targets Illegal Fireworks
Hollywood Couple Meets With Refugees in San José
Did Hemorrhagic Dengue Cause Man’s Death?
International Tennis Tournament Begins in San José
U.S. Embassy Closed Today
Wednesday, January 03:
Public Security Minister's Son Found Dead
Violent Deaths Decrease Slightly Last Year, Roadway Deaths Up
National Soccer Team's New Coach Medford Takes Over
Latin American Cinema Experts to Meet in Panama
Thursday, January 04:
Education Vice-Minister Resigns Amid Scandal
Gov't Reports Improvements After Moín Chemical Fire
TACA Announces Direct Flights to Havana
2006 Sees Lowest Inflation in 10 Years
Friday, January 05:
Flu Vaccination Campaign Under Way
Electricity Tariff Increase Request Worries Business Chamber
Strong Waves Rise in Caribbean and Northern Pacific
Soccer Federation President Resigns
Jacó Beach Hosts National Surf Circuit
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Week of January 08 - January 12, 2007
Monday, January 08:
Sacramental Relic Stolen From Los Angeles Basilica
Government Plans to Sue Chemical Company For Moín Fire
Textile Plant Closures Worry Foreign Trade Ministry
International Monetary Reserves Reached $3.1 Billion in 2006
Tuesday, January 09:
Puntarenas Project Seeks to Improve Tourism Infrastructure
Health Ministry Hopes to Ratify No-Smoking Agreement
Authorities Prepare for Ortega's Inauguration
Tica Wins Disney World Marathon
Wednesday, January 10:
Residents in San José Suburbs Without Water Today
Stolen Relic Returned to Los Angeles Basilica
Pharmaceutical Company Hospira Expanding Operations in Costa Rica
Arias: Cubans Should be Consulted About Their Country's Future
Thursday, January 11:
Opposition Party Presents Massive Critique of CAFTA
Wanchope Meets with Japanese Ambassador
Gas Prices Drop
School Patrol Program Trains Kids in Crime Prevention
Friday, January 12:
Authorities Tackle Chinese Human-Trafficking Ring
Urban Planners Present Ambitious Renovation Scheme
Hilton Chain to Take Over Administration Of Two Beach Hotels
Pineapple Growers Expect 20% Growth in Exports This Year
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Week of January 15 - January 19, 2007
Monday, January 15:
Peruvians Arrested Suspected of Human Trafficking
Drunk Driving Puts a Damper on Palmares Festivities
Costa Rican Consulate in Managua Extends Hours to Meet Demand
Brazilian Delegation Visits, Discusses Trade, Investment
U.S. Embassy and Consulate Closed
Tuesday, January 16:
CAFTA Discussion Delayed As Pact Gets Printed – Again
Berrocal Apologizes for Remarks
Regional Ministers Meeting to
Coordinate E.U. Trade Agreement Negotiations
Regional Musicians Perform at Palmares
Wednesday, January 17:
Boat with Two Metric Tons of Cocaine Captured in Pacific Ocean
Family Searching for Missing, Possibly Dangerous U.S. Man
Kevin Casas Selected as One of 250 Most Important Young Leaders
Gov't Reestablishes Anti-Terrorism Commission
Thursday, January 18:
Education Ministry Eliminates Mandatory Sixth-Grade Tests
Gas Prices Drop Today
Liberia Hospital's Pharmacy Workers on Strike
Banco Nacional's Profits Grew 32% Last Year
Friday, January 19:
Mayors, Central Gov’t Leaders Meet in San José
Costa Rica Hosts Regional Conference On Biological Weapons
Possibly Dangerous U.S. Man Last Seen in Puerto Viejo
Groups Plan CAFTA Protests
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Week of January 22 - January 26, 2007
Monday, January 22:
Passports Processed in Liberia
ICT to Promote Costa Rica at Tourism Fair
PAC Leaders on Washington D.C. Tour
Costa Rican Surfer Grabs Second Place in Argentine Competition
Tuesday, January 23:
Boat with 57 Migrants Found in Pacific
New Signs to Direct Tourist
Spanish Secretary of State Meets with Costa Rican Leaders
Angry Bees Attack Coffee Pickers
Wednesday, January 24:
Shipwrecked Migrants to be Repatriated
Groups Unite to Support Costa Rica’s Whales
Nicaragua Targets Central Americans To Promote Tourism
Costa Rica Partners with New Mexico
Thursday, January 25:
Executive Branch Presents Immigration Reforms
Moín Water Service Restored, No Contamination Found
Health Ministry Promotes Vaccination Campaign
Spirit Airlines to Fly to San José
Friday, January 26:
Solís: Costa Rica, U.S. Should Negotiate New Trade Pact in a Few Years
Tourism Chamber Gives Thumbs Up To National Development Plan
Legislature Shelves Bills Concerning Golfo de Nicoya Islands
German Bank Loans Nicaraguan Government
$15 Million for Housing, Small Businesses
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Week of January 29 - February 02, 2007
Monday, January 29:
Memorial Ceremony Commemorates Holocaust Victims
Police Arrest Driver of Truck Carrying Ammunition
European Union Supports U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
Leaders Emphasize Free-Trade, Development At Montevideo Circle Meeting
Tuesday, January 30:
Government Begins Inspecting All Costa Rican Gas Stations
Computers Stolen From Central Pacific School
Roadway Safety Off to a Violent Start This Year
Ortega Kicks Off School Year, Calls for Increased Enrollment
Wednesday, January 31:
Fishing Boats Used to Traffic Cocaine, Transport Gasoline
Law Strengthens Institution To Fight Poverty
Officials Predict Slowed Economic Growth, Lower Inflation This Year
Business Leaders Plan for Continued
Exchange with China, Taiwan, South Korea
Thursday, February 01:
Central American and Caribbean Ombudsmen Forge New Alliance
Tico Director to Film Movie on Isla San Lucas
Spanish Construction Company Looking to Work in Costa Rica
Magazine Awards Costa Rica Best Latin American Destination
Friday, February 02:
Environmentalists Seek Joint Protection of Pacific Ocean
Court Studying Legality of CAFTA “Fast Track”
U.S. Citizen Accused of Child Molestation Arrested in Playa Garza
IMF Forum Analyzes Investment In Central America
Arias Criticizes Chávez for “Negating Democracy”
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Week of February 05 - February 09, 2007
Monday, February 05:
Leaders Call for Action Following Central American Investment Forum
Textile Sector Concerned over Country Not Ratifying CAFTA
Iberia Airlines Increases Flights to Costa Rica
Year Kicks Off with 0.95% Inflation
Tuesday, February 06:
Villalobos Trial Under Way
New Municipal Authorities Take Office
German Delegation Visits to Check Out Costa Rica's Tourism
European Union Hopes for Debate Over Nicaragua 's Therapeutic Abortion Ban
Wednesday, February 07:
Indigenous Voice Opposition to CAFTA
Drugs Found Floating in Pacific Waters
Costa Rica Celebrates 10 Years of Working to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Woman Arrested Accused of Human Trafficking
Thursday, February 08:
Trade Minister Announces E.U. Negotiators
Villalobos Trial Suspended Until Friday
‘Safe Passage' Gives New Hope To Guatemalan Children
Panamanian Authorities Find Boat Possibly Connected with Cocaine Floating at Sea
Friday, February 09:
Poll: 62% of Costa Ricans Support CAFTA
Police Investigate Illegal Weapons and Ammunition Buried in Moín
Poet Says Her Craft Will Save Humanity
Visiting German Delegation Wants Stronger Commercial, Tourism Ties with Costa Rica
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Week of February 12 - February 16, 2007
Monday, February 12:
Pope Benedict XVI Concerned Over Poverty in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Producers to Participate in German Organic Fair
Alleged Tico Drug Dealer Arrested in Connecticut
Police, Coast Guard Oversee Puntarenas Carnival Festivities
Tuesday, February 13:
Groups Preparing for CAFTA Protest
Children's Hospital Gets New CAT Scan Machine
Prosecution Presents Evidence In Villalobos Case
Five Eastern European Alleged Drug Smugglers Busted in Airport
Wednesday, February 14:
Good News, Bad News about San José Air Quality
Bill Seeks to Crack Down On Child Porn
500 Pelicans Found Dead In Gulf of Nicoya
Coalition Plans Concert Against Commercial Whaling
Thursday, February 15:
High-Level Officials Step Down In Teacher Placement Scandal
Mara Salvatrucha Member Arrested in San José
Minister Promotes Costa Rican Medical Products In United States
Gas Price to Increase
Friday, February 16:
U.S. Diplomat's House Assaulted In Upscale San José Suburb
Minister Says Costa Rica Will Vote Against Commercial Whaling
Foreign Ministry Outraged Over Raid of Diplomat's House in Nicaragua
Alleged Salvadoran Gang Member Extradited
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Week of February 19 - February 23, 2007
Monday, February 19:
ICE Announces New Cell Phone Network
Company Recalls Peanut Butter Possibly Linked to Salmonella
Contaminated Sardines Caused Pelicans' Death
Nurses Call Off Strike
Tuesday, February 20:
Government Concerned Over Possible
Closure Of Venezuelan Aluminum Plant
Cantaloupe Recalled for Salmonella Link
Ombudsman's Office to Watch out for Torture
Green Alert Declared For Northern Zone, Caribbean Slope
Wednesday, February 21:
Ricky Martin Launches Campaign Against Exploitation
Dundee Ranch Academy Trial Begins in Alajuela
President Preaches Social Responsibility to Prospective Investors
Minister Calls South Park Episode “Trash”
Thursday, February 22:
Lichfield Declared Innocent
Ombudsman's Office to Watch Over Human Rights at CAFTA Protest
Wal-Mart to Invest $50 Million in Costa Rica This Year
TACA Announces Direct Flight from San José to Santo Domingo
Friday, February 23:
Country Prepares for Anti-CAFTA March
Japan to Train Government Officials In Computer Skills
Camera Manufacturer Expands Costa Rican Operation
U.S. Embassy Opens New Consular Section
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Week of February 26 - March 02, 2007
Monday, February 26:
50,000 Expected to March Against CAFTA Today
Government Promises More Investment In Guanacaste
Cultural Center Opens New Branch in Esparza
Commercial Deficit Down 9.1% in January
Tuesday, February 27:
CAFTA March Draws Thousands, Stays Peaceful
Trucks Allegedly Evade Customs With Load of Expensive Liquor
Earthquake Shakes Central Valley , Southern Zone
Little Theatre Group Presents “Strawberries in January”
Wednesday, February 28:
Government Responds To Assault on Tourists
Environmental Blue Flags Awarded
Arias Applauds Chávez's Decision To Suspend Aluminum Plant Closure
ICE to Invest $59.8 Million In Fiber-Optic Network
Thursday, March 01:
Health Minister Declares Whooping-Cough Emergency
Body of Canadian Man Found Floating at Sea
Consumer Confidence Index Increases 13.5% in Six Months
Gas Prices on the Up and Up
Friday, March 02:
Pro-CAFTA Legislators Cheer Sala IV Decision
San José Security Council Members Sworn In
New Ambassadors Present Credentials
Escazú Highway Toll Booth To Be Removed
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Week of March 05 - March 09, 2007
Monday, March 05:
Spanish Company to Open Biodiesel Plant in Limón
Police Confiscate Alleged Pirated CDs and DVDs
Chávez Likely to Visit Ortega
Costa Rican Flower Growers Seek Buyers in U.S.
Tuesday, March 06:
Cuban-American Accused of Fraud, Money Laundering, Arrested in Atenas
Boat with 1.6 Tons of Cocaine Confiscated in Guanacaste
Additional Police Watching Over Cruise Ship Tourists
Institutions Pledge to Fight Poverty
Wednesday, March 07:
Animals Arrive Safely to Guanacaste Reserve
Foreign Ministry Questions Venezuelan Ambassador Appointee
Bayer to Build $6.5 Million Sterilization Plant
Costa Rica Hosting Summit on Diplomatic Training
Thursday, March 08:
Giraffe Dies After Journey to Africa Mía
U.S. Citizen Accused of Child Abuse Arrested in Alajuela
Activities Abound for International Women's Day>
Mel Gibson Visiting Costa Rica
Friday, March 09:
Government Unveils New Gender Equality Policy On International Women's Day
High-Court Ruling Bolsters Domestic Workers' Rights
Costa Ricans Attend Tourism Fair
Festival Highlights Costa Rican Film
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Week of March 12 - March 16, 2007
Monday, March 12:
Costa Rica Pays Part of Debt To Whaling Commission
Alleged Head of Drug Trafficking Operation Arrested in Puntarenas
Internet Cell Phone Rates Approved
Arias to Meet with Bill Gates in Colombia
Tuesday, March 13:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights
Dismisses Nicaraguan Case against Costa Rica
Activists Plan Event To Protest Iraq War
Temporary Compromise Means Three
Ferries Will Service Nicoya Peninsula
Regional Leaders Meet To Discuss Fight against Drugs
Wednesday, March 14:
Medical Equipment Company Expands Operations in Costa Rica
Government Agencies Tackle Issue of Fishermen Involvement in Drug Trafficking
Costa Rica Attends Cruise Ship Fair in United States
Rotary Club Warns of Scam
Thursday, March 15:
UNICEF Study Shows Indigenous Youth Lack Adequate Health Care, Education
International Scientists Ask Arias To Protect Leatherback Turtles
Dengue Cases Continue to Increase
Survey: Job Prospects Cooling
Friday, March 16:
U.S. to Forgive Part of Costa Rica's Debt
Consumer Group Calls for Changes to Law
Infant Mortality Rate Same as Previous Year
Monitors to Advise Drivers Entering San José
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Week of March 19 - March 23, 2007
Monday, March 19:
Comptroller General's Office Orders Institute to Close
Queen of Jordan Expected to Arrive to Costa Rica Today
Fiscal Deficit Down 65% During First Two Months of Year
Radio Base Stations to Improve Cell Phone Service
Tuesday, March 20:
Convicts Win Out In Hostage Negotiation
Travelers Suffer Long Waits at Airports
Seminar to Promote Nicaragua in Costa Rica
Funky Platonik Debuts Diverse Beats in Costa Rica
Wednesday, March 21:
Arias Lobbies for Peace – and Computers
Elderly Patient Transported to Costa Rica From Venezuela
Loose Livestock to Be Slaughtered
Zip Line to Run Though La Sabana Park
Thursday, March 22:
Thousands of Teachers Go on Strike
Chamber Denounces Disorder At Liberia Airport
Judicial Branch Fair Provides Information to Public
Ministry Calls for Water Conservation
Friday, March 23:
Two Alleged Scammers Roped in Costa Rica
Judicial Branch Inaugurates Conciliation Center
Three Arrested and Two Dead in Robbery Of Ex-Legislator's House
Taiwan Loan to Fight Poverty in Honduras, Nicaragua
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Week of March 26 - March 30, 2007
Monday, March 26:
Police Destroy More than
One Million Marijuana Plants
Man Shoots His Partner, Himself In Downtown San José
Experts Say Climate Change Threatens 30,000 Species of Orchids
Arias Donates Part of Salary to Couple With Newborn Quintuplets
Gas Prices Go Up
Tuesday, March 27:
New Interviewing Room Receives Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
Mayor Halts Construction
On Southern Zone Mountains
Another Woman Killed In Domestic Dispute
U.S.-Funded Center To Train Health Professionals
Wednesday, March 28:
UCR to Help Overhaul the Public Security Ministry
Hermosa Group Requests Development Halted
Group Says Costa Rica Should Follow
El Salvador's Example and Ratify CAFTA
International Technology Experts Attend Conference in Costa Rica
Thursday, March 29:
Ministry Aims for Safe Travel During Semana Santa
CAFTA Opponents Speak Out Against Seed-Patent Proposal
President Inaugurates 'Smart Community Center'
Nicaraguan Authorities Seize Heroine
Friday, March 30:
Taiwan Hooks Up Tourism Police With Motorcycles, Four-Wheelers
Card to Help Tourists in Costa Rica
Ortega Says Arias Didn't Deserve Nobel Peace Prize
No Reports of Contaminated Pet Food In Costa Rica
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Week of April 09 - April 13, 2007
Monday, April 09:
Guanacaste Fires Cause $7 Million in Damages
Transition to Rainy Season Under Way
Costa Rican Creates Software to Differentiate Between Bird Calls
Agricultural Exports Up 11.7%
Tuesday, April 10:
Costa Rica Sees Increase in Semana Santa Fatalities
Police Bust Travelers with Ecstasy
Fishing Ban to Go Into Effect In May
Gas Price Hike Approved
Wednesday, April 11:
Temporary Tattoos Raise Funds For
Conservation of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula
President Discusses Energy Plan At Mexico Summit
Rodrigo Arias Applauds Assembly Passing Domestic Violence Law
Hunter Aims at Feline, But Kills Partner
Thursday, April 12:
Nicaragua Announces It Will Vote Against Commercial Whaling
Stolen Cable Creates Traffic Chaos in San José
Alajuela Steals the Spotlight on Juan Santamaría Day
Pan-American School Receives International Accreditation
Friday, April 13:
Specialized Police Force to Watch Over Border Areas
ICE Workers Relocating Cable Underground
Costa Rica Displeased with
Nicaragua's Detention of Fishing Boat
Arias Seeks to Improve Postal System
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Week of April 16 - April 20, 2007
Monday, April 16:
President Puts CAFTA Referendum into High Gear
$2.1 Million Confiscated at Juan Santamaría
Law Creates Harsher Penalties For Violence against Women
Children Younger Than One Year To Be Vaccinated Against Meningitis
Juan Santamaría Day Observed Today
Tuesday, April 17:
Catholic Church in Costa Rica Supports CAFTA Referendum
Argument Continues Between Costa Rica
and Nicaragua Over Detained Fishing Boat
Tope Kicks off Festival in Alajuela
Costa Rican Police Truck Discovered Carrying Drugs
Wednesday, April 18:
More than 5,000 Costa Ricans Connect Their Cell Phones to Internet
Stagno Speaks Before U.N. About Costa Rica Consensus
Costa Rica Hosts Regional Aviation Conference
Conference Unites Central American Authors
Thursday, April 19:
Villalobos Trial Winding Down
Nicaragua Buys Chickens from Costa Rica to Combat Hunger
Latvian Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits Costa Rica
Ninth Gas Price Hike So Far This Year Approved
Friday, April 20:
Youth to Spend Earth Day Cleaning Up Sabana Park
Eastern San José Suburbs Without Electricity Sunday
Commercial Deficit Down, Exports Up
Costa Rica Plans First International Agriculture Fair
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Week of April 23 - April 27, 2007
Monday, April 23:
ICE Cancels Power Outages Scheduled for This Week
New Species Discovered at Isla del Coco National Park
Ortega Opposes Costa Rica's Plan to Have
U.N. Determine Border Between Countries
Costa Rican Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Extradited from Honduras
Tuesday, April 24:
Shipwrecked Migrants Given Refuge In Guanacaste
Complaints Accepted for Appliances Damaged by Blackouts
Costa Rica to Feel Effects of “ La Niña ”
Costa Rica Expresses Condolences to Russia Over Yeltsin's Death
Wednesday, April 25:
Referendum Decree Moves Forward
Prosecutor Gives Closing Statement in Villalobos Trial
Office to Promote Business Ties Between Asia, Central America
Cell Phones Collected for Recycling
Thursday, April 26:
Women Gather to Plan for Central American Disarmament
Businesses in Costa Rica Opine on Trade Agreement with European Union
Cuban Consul in Costa Rica Comments on Castro's Health
Arias and Ortega to Possibly Meet in August
Friday, April 27:
Costa Rica 's Energy Supply In State of Emergency
Police Suspect Shipwrecked Chinese Migrants Were Part of Human Trafficking Operation
Monteverde School Bus Powered by Biodiesel
Cirko Vivo Impresses Crowds
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Week of April 30 - May 04, 2007
Monday, April 30:
Judges Hear Villalobos' Defense
Ombudswoman Consults Court About CAFTA's Constitutionality
Power Rationing to Continue Today
Four Arrested for Drug Trafficking Set Fire to Boat
Tuesday, May 01:
Hotels in Costa Rica Worried About Energy Rationing
Costa Rican Police Receive Training from U.S. Officials
Tribunal Requests Summary of CAFTA, Public Forums
Labor Day Celebrated Today
Wednesday, May 02:
Costa Rica's Assembly, President Look Ahead To Second Year in Office
CAFTA the Focus of Small Labor Day Protest
Costa Rican Surfers Headed to Portugal
Ortega Proposes 15% Increase in Minimum Wage
Thursday, May 03:
Investigation Under Way Into Cause of Chemical Fire in Alajuela
Water Outages to Continue Today
Scientists in Costa Rica Discover New Species of Beetle
New Hotline for Information about Power Outages Difficult to Access
Friday, May 04:
Tribunal Says CAFTA Referendum Could Be Held in September
Teachers Strike, Demand Payment of Salaries
New Police Hut to House Officers at Río Tárcoles
Inflation in Costa Rica Reaches 2.98% During First Four Months of Year
Program to Bring Korean Volunteers to Costa Rica
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Week of May 07 - May 11, 2007
Monday, May 07:
Government Announces End to Scheduled Blackouts in Costa Rica
Crocodile Kills Boy in River
Costa Rica to Host NASA Research on Climate Change
Formula 1 Racing Team Impresses Crowd Near La Sabana Park
Tuesday, May 08:
U.S. to Cancel Part of Costa Rica 's Debt
Central Valley Residents, Businesses to Pay An Average 4% More for Electricity
Central American Doctors Ask for End to Nicaragua 's Ban on Therapeutic Abortion
Women Leaders Meet in Costa Rica , Discuss Their Role in Regional Politics
Wednesday, May 09:
President Salutes Police Trainees
ICE to Make Available GSM Cell Phone Lines
Spanish Developers Eye Puntarenas
Conference To Address Coastal Development in Costa Rica
“Spider-Man 3” Breaks Box Office Records in Central America
Thursday, May 10:
Should Public Employees Participate in CAFTA Campaign?
British Airline Opens Direct Flight Between Costa Rica and England
Midwives to Converge on Costa Rica
for ‘Birth without Borders' Conference
Stagno Heads to Belize For Regional Conference
Friday, May 11:
Small Hotel Goes Up in Flames in San José
Indigenous Recruited to Be Police Officers
Tribunal Announces Tentative Date for CAFTA Referendum
Costa Rica Selected for UNHCR Executive Committee
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Week of May 14 - May 18, 2007
Monday, May 14:
Alleged Kidnapper at Russian Embassy Released from Police Custody
Sala IV to Review CAFTA
Earthquake Rocks Poás Area
Tico Surfers Place 14 th at Junior World Surf Championships
Tuesday, May 15:
Supreme Court in Costa Rica Puts Hold on Tuna Farm
Border Police Arrest Alleged Coyotes in Limón
Ministry Informs Consumers in Costa Rica Of Right to Know Full Price
Pacific Coast Shaken by Earthquake
Gas Prices to Increase
Wednesday, May 16:
Ticos Spend Hours in Line for Cell Phone Lines
Two Earthquakes Rock Costa Rica
Frontier Airlines Eyes Costa Rica
Central American Boxers to Unite in Costa Rica
Thursday, May 17:
Osvaldo Villalobos Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
This Year's July 4 Picnic Canceled
Peace Corps Volunteers Meet with Arias
Venezuelans Accused of Plotting Coup Seek Refuge in Costa Rica
Friday, May 18:
Gays in Costa Rica Call for End to Discrimination
Costa Rica Finishes First Four Months of Year With Slight Financial Surplus
Costa Rican Arrested in Florida
Poets to Unite in Costa Rica
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Week of May 21 - May 25, 2007
Monday, May 21:
Court Says Public Employees Can Campaign For or Against CAFTA
Decree to Promote Development in Southern Zone
Italian Convited of Fraud Arrested in Costa Rica
Diego Torres to Perform in Costa Rica
Tuesday, May 22:
Six Arrested in Historic Drug Bust at Liberia Airport
Study: Patients Spent $157 Million on Private
Health Care During First Four Months of 2006
Contest to Design Logo for Isla del Coco
Vince Vaughn on Vacation in Costa Rica
Wednesday, May 23:
Cases of Dengue Up 115% over Last Year in Costa Rica
One Metric Ton of Cocaine Seized from Boat in Pacific Waters
Spanish Firm Plans to Spend $65,000 to Plant Trees in Costa Rica
Rains Cause Landslides, Blocked Sewers
Thursday, May 24:
OIJ Busts Drug Ring Believed to Be Led by Mexicans
Authorities: Murder Attempt on Political Leader Looks Like "A Hit"
New Flights Available to Costa Rica
Chinchilla Announces Three Bills To Fight Crime
Friday, May 25:
President Signs Long-Awaited Domestic Violence Law
Trinidad and Tobago Interested in
Importing More Vegetables From Costa Rica
Tourism Buyers and Sellers from Around the
World Scheduled to Attend EXPOTUR Next Week
San Vicente de Nicoya Inaugurates Museum
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Week of May 28 - June 01, 2007
Monday, May 28:
Toxic Toothpaste Sold in Costa Rica
New National Museum Headquarters Open in Pavas
Minister to Sleep in Shantytown
Mel Gibson Purchases $25.8 Million Estate in Costa Rica
Tuesday, May 29:
Repeat Criminal Charged with Murder of U.S. Citizen in Nicaragua
Radio Stations in Costa Rica Observe Moment
of Silence In Solidarity with Venezuela's RCTV
Stamp to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Costa Rica
Police Continue to Recruit Indigenous Officers
Wednesday, May 30:
Business Chambers: We'll Open Books When Asked
New Free-Zone Inaugurated in Costa Rica
Guanacaste Marimba Player Receives National Music Award
Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Defends Venezuela Closing RCTV
Thursday, May 31:
EXPOTOUR 2007 Draws International Tourism Buyers to Costa Rica
UNA Study Explores Costa Ricans' Perceptions of Nicaraguan Immigrants
Toxic Toothpaste Fiasco Continues
Children the Focus of International Day Without Tobacco
Friday, June 01:
Hotels Lead Fight Against Prostitution in Costa Rica
Embassy Kidnapper Sent to Jail
Costa Rican Economy Continues to Grow
Alleged Drug Dealer Offered Home Delivery Service
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Week of June 04 - June 08, 2007
Monday, June 04:
Court in Costa Rica to Review CAFTA at Legislators' Request
Hurricane Season Under Way
Police Find 1,050 Kilos of Cocaine Hidden in Southern Zone
EXPOTUR Organizers Say Fair Closed Successfully
Tuesday, June 05:
Airport Dispute: Is the End Near?
Pro-CAFTA Activists Launch Alliance
Inflation down slightly to 4.06%
Events Planned Around Costa Rica for World Environment Day
Police Officers Receive Training in Navigation Techniques
Wednesday, June 06:
CAFTA Referendum in Costa Rica Postponed
Politicians, Environmentalists Criticize
Government On World Environment Day
Citizens Can Report Problems with Traffic Lights
Regional Ombudsmen Want More International Presence
Thursday, June 07:
Costa Rica Renews Ties with China
Two Tons of Cocaine Seized in Pacific Waters
New Plan to Combat Chemical Disasters
Israel Warns Nicaragua of “Threats” from Iran
Friday, June 08:
Government to Explore Geothermal Energy Resources in Guanacaste
Costa Rican Doctor Offers Innovative Female Sterilization Surgery
Salvadoran President Reacts to Costa Rica Establishing Ties with China
Arias to Receive Medal at Business and Environment Forum
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Week of June 11 - June 15, 2007
Monday, June 11:
Villalobos Read Details of Sentence
Costa Rica Examines Free-Trade Future with China
Interpol Detains U.S. Citizen Accused of Sexual Abuse
Bodies of Tourist, Boat Captain Found After Accident
Tuesday, June 12:
Anti-CAFTA Leaders Launch Offensive
Court Holds Immigration Director Responsible for Visa Suits
Arias Heads to Big Apple
Police Nab Wanted Drug Smuggler in Spain
Wednesday, June 13:
Report Highlights Problems In Education for the Disabled
Limón Turtles Saved By National Police
Businesses Ready to Hire In Costa Rica
Germans Fined $50 For Insect Smuggling
Thursday, June 14:
Nurse Sentenced to 50 Years
in Prison for Hospital Fire
President, Foreign Minister Push for Costa Rica Consensus
New Chinese Ambassador Arrives
2007 Phonebooks Finally Appear
Friday, June 15:
Commission Declares Red Alert after Central Valley Flooding
Plasma Lab in Liberia Advances toward Goal
Costa Rica Still Destination for Sex Traffickers
Nicaraguan Official Optimistic About Relations with Costa Rica
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Week of June 18 - June 22, 2007
Monday, June 18:
Parts of Costa Rica Remain Under Flood Alert
U.S. Citizen Accused of Child Molestation Extradited from Costa Rica
Costa Rica Opens New Consulate in Rivas, Nicaragua
Exceptional Tree Honored
Tuesday, June 19:
Future Chinese Ambassador Pledges Funds for Tornado Relief
First Tico Golfer Competes at British Amateur
Costa Rica to Exhibit Art in Chile
Political Youth from around the Americas Unite in La Paz, Bolivia
Wednesday, June 20:
Legislators Submit Bill For Same-Sex Unions
National Police Force Grows by 280 Officers
Costa Rica Registers Financial Surplus in First Five Months of Year
Group of Nicaraguan Migrants Arrested Trying to Cross Border
Thursday, June 21:
National Emergency Declared After Weather-Related Disasters
UCR Releases Results of CAFTA Poll
Economy Vice-Minister To Take on Trámites
Coffee from Costa Rica Up For Grabs On Internet Auction
Friday, June 22:
Citizen Action Legislator Retires after Ethical 'Error'
U.S. Citizen Accused of Child Molestation Arrested in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Gas to Have 7% Ethanol in 2008
Health Officials Crack Down on Fish Vendors
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Week of June 25 - June 29, 2007
Monday, June 25:
Costa Rica, Panama to Sign Free-Trade Agreement
More Communities Hit by Flooding, Tornado
Campaign Seeks to Educate Public on AIDS
Under-17 Soccer Teams Prepare for
Pan-American Games, World Championship
Tuesday, June 26:
Construction Under Way on New Biodiversity Center
Police Destroy 800,000 Marijuana Plants
Catholic Church: Civil Unions for Gays “Improper”
Costa Rican Vice-Minister Talks to Italy about Environmental Initiative
Wednesday, June 27:
Plans Under Way to Create National Land Registry
Minister Hopes Negotiation Timeline for EU Agreement Defined This Week
Canadian Citizen Accused of Taking Part
in Phone Scam Arrested at Juan Santamaría
Electricity in Costa Rica to Increase 5% to 8.5%
Thursday, June 28:
Injured Dolphin Flown from Tamarindo to San José
Government Presents Congress with Reforms to Immigration Law
Four Arrested Accused with Assaulting Pedestrians
Costa Rica Says it Won't Support Central American Passport
Friday, June 29:
21 Wounded in Coastal Land Dispute
Dolphin Dies After Being Rescued in Tamarindo
Delta Announces New Flights Between New York and Costa Rica
Costa Rican Business Owners Prepare for First Commercial Mission to India
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Week of July 02 - July 06, 2007
Monday, July 02:
Colombian Hit Men Accused of Planning to Kill High Government Officials
Shooting at Mall A Public Spectacle
China Interested in Buying More Coffee from Costa Rica
Artist Honored with National Prize
Tuesday, July 03:
Puntarenas Hospital Workers Go on Strike
Berrocal Remarks on Colombia 's Releasing Alleged Hit Men
Costa Rican Accused of Sexually Abusing Child Arrested in United States
Forum of Central American and Caribbean Governments Begins in Taiwan
Wednesday, July 04:
Sala IV Gives Green Light to CAFTA Referendum
U.S. Tourist Drowns at Caribbean Beach
Passports, Driver's Licenses Can Be Renewed at Banco de Costa Rica
Increase in Consumer Prices Slows
U.S. Embassy and Consulate Closed Today
Thursday, July 05:
Dengue Strikes with a Vengeance In Costa Rica
Green Alert Declared for Northern Zone
Air Comet to Fly Between Costa Rica and Spain
Panama, Costa Rica to Hold Bilateral Meeting
Friday, July 06:
Northern Zone, Caribbean Remain Under Alert for Flooding
Bank to Finance Geothermal Energy Plant in Costa Rica
RadioDos to Broadcast Live Earth Concerts
Women Protest Court's Decision on CAFTA
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Week of July 09 - July 13, 2007
Monday, July 09:
Ceremony Inaugurates Peace with Nature Initiative
At Least 100 Bridges Damaged by Flooding Around Costa Rica
Police Raid Alleged Italian Scammer's Properties
Police Seize Synthetic Cocaine For First Time in Costa Rica
Tuesday, July 10:
Mayors Request Emergency Aid after Floods
in Northern Caribbean Slope of Costa Rica
U.S. First Lady Announces Partnership against Breast Cancer
Drug Subsidiary Settles in Costa Rica
Verdi's ‘Falstaff' Comes To National Theater
Wednesday, July 11:
Five Killed in Rappelling Accident
President Signs Organic Agriculture Law
Government to Pay $10 Million to Repair Hospital
Nicaragua's Concepción Volcano Spews Gases and Ash Over Nearby Communities
Gibson Talks about His Visit with Arias
Thursday, July 12:
Costa Rica Opens Embassy in Beijing
German University Donates Equipment to Costa Rican Coast Guard
Men's Roles in Family Health Focus of World Population Day
Alleged Robber Caught Watching Cartoons
Caribbean Recycling Group Needs Community's Help
Friday, July 13:
Floods Prompt Emergency Declaration
Elections Tribunal: 40% of Voters Needed to Make Referendum Binding
Earthquake Felt in Southern Zone
First Bilateral Meeting Planned Between Costa Rica and Panama
Taiwan Donates $30 Million to Nicaragua For Energy Plant
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Week of July 16 - July 20, 2007
Monday, July 16:
Permit to Allow for Construction of Southern Zone Airport
New Signs to Warn Swimmers in Costa Rica
Established Businessman Selected As Costa Rican Ambassador to China
Kids Unite for Street Soccer
Tuesday, July 17:
Quintavalle Shows Up in Court
Costa Rican Accused of Fraud
Arrested in United States
TACA Adds New Flights from Costa Rica to
Cuba, Dominican Republic and Guatemala
Agreement Signed to Protect Costa Rican Marine Life
Wednesday, July 18:
Quintavalle Sentenced to Six Months Preventive Detention
U.S. Family Draws Crowds in San José With Talk of “Living Jesus”
Conference Brings International Judicial Experts to Costa Rica
Spanish Council Donates Funds For Scientific Research in Costa Rica
Thursday, July 19:
Law to Crack Down on Child Sexual Exploitation In Costa Rica
SENARA Study Examines Central Valley Water
Port Making Way for Bigger Fuel Boats to Enter Costa Rica
IMF: Central America Should Look Toward Economic Advances
Friday, July 20:
Environment Leaders Meet to Discuss Jaguars
Costa Rica Registers $64 Million Financial
Surplus During First Six Months of Year
Costa Rican Fans Await Release of Latest Harry Potter Book
Earthquake Rocks Pacific Coast of Nicaragua
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Week of July 23 - July 27, 2007
Monday, July 23:
Truck Driver Accused of Smuggling Cash Arrested at Northern Border
Scientists Watching Turrialba Volcano
Church Donates 200 Wheelchairs to Disabled People in Costa Rica
Grammy Winner Julieta Venegas Comes to Costa Rica
Tuesday, July 24:
Authorities Arrest Israeli With Record Amount of Ecstasy
HSBC to Begin Operations in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Convicted of Aggravated Rape Arrested in United States
Puntarenas-Paquera Ferry Operating With New Low-Season Schedule
Wednesday, July 25:
Anti-CAFTA Camp Protests Outside Tribunal
Ombudsman's Office Urges Legislators to Reform Immigration Law
13 New Businesses to Set up Shop in Costa Rica
American Airlines to Fly to Costa Rica From Ft. Lauderdale
Thursday, July 26:
Bus Accident in Costa Rica Leaves Eight in Critical Condition
Dengue Threatens Limón Carnival
Arias Touts Achievements in Guanacaste
On Anniversary of Province's Annexation
Tico Times' Reaching Out Program Gets Regional Recognition
Friday, July 27:
Teachers in Costa Rica Strike for Better Conditions
Traffic Operations Begin for Pilgrimage to Cartago
Group that Allegedly Robbed Tourists Arrested in Puntarenas
Government Steps Up Effort to Combat Human Trafficking
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Week of July 30 - August 03, 2007
Monday, July 30:
NASA Project in Costa Rica Studying Climate Change
Gas Prices to Increase in Costa Rica
Costa Rica and Panama Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Costa Rica Reduces Commercial Deficit 11.3% During First Half of Year
Annexation of Guanacaste Holiday Celebrated Today
Tuesday, July 31:
Pilgrims En Route to Cartago This Week
Algae Invade Coral, Threaten Reefs in Costa Rica
Painting Stolen From National Museum
Costa Rica to Host Summit of Latin American-Iberian Presidency Ministers
Wednesday, August 01:
ARESEP Proposes Prepaid Cell Phone Service
Tourism to Costa Rica Increases 6.42% During First Half of Year
Costa Rican Business Owners Train for Commercial Mission to China
August is Black Culture Festival Month
Thursday, August 02:
Charges Filed in Alcatel Corruption Case
Police Officers to Get a Raise
Poll Finds More Costa Ricans Plan to Vote Yes for CAFTA
Costa Rica Promoting Its Coffee In Japan
Used Car Fair
Friday, August 03:
Catholic Church Worried About CAFTA Polarizing Costa Rica
Study Abroad Program Cut Short After Students Robbed
Truck Detained Carrying Cash Hidden in Chocolate
Two Earthquakes Shake Pacific Coast of Nicaragua
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Week of August 06 - August 10, 2007
Monday, August 06:
U.S. Company to Build $800 Million Resort in Guanacaste
Police Find Alleged Drug Trafficking Base Camp in Costa Rica
Inflation Reaches 5.62% So Far This Year
Parts of Escazú Without Power Today
Tuesday, August 07:
ICE Taking Legal Action Against Alcatel
Costa Rica to Open Trade Office in China Next Month
World Health Organization Analyzing
Effects of Climate Change on Central America
Wednesday, August 08:
Panamanian President Here to Sign Free-Trade Agreement,
Attend Anniversary Celebration of Peace Accords
Pan-American School Students Planting Trees in Santa Ana
Costa Rica Joins U.N. Convention on Migratory Species
Regulatory Authority Offers Public Meetings Via Video
Thursday, August 09:
Regional Presidents Remember Peace Accords
Indigenous Unite in San José For Development Forum
Three Arrested and 1,500 Kilos Tons of Cocaine Seized in Southern Zone
Mattel Recalls Toys with Lead From Costa Rican Stores
Friday, August 10:
RACSA Users Suffering Interruptions in Internet Service
Tourism Ministry Predicting Increase
In Cruise Ships to Costa Rica This Year
Small Business Owners in Costa Rica Get a Technological Boost
International Youth Day Celebrated Sunday
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Week of August 13 - August 17, 2007
Monday, August 13:
Cases of Hemorrhagic Dengue Continue to Increase
U.S.-Thai Woman Missing in Nicaragua
Earthquake Rattles Costa Rica
Police Give Crime Prevention Tips For Mother's Day Shopping
Saudia Arabian Prince Vacationing in Costa Rica
Tuesday, August 14:
Trade Fair Brings Chinese Vendors To Costa Rica
Guanacaste Under Yellow Alert For Heavy Rains
Surfer Penguin Movie Screening To Benefit Special Olympic Athletes
Costa Rican Busted with Cocaine At Juan Santamaría
Wednesday, August 15:
Students Win Environmental Mural Contest
Residents Protest Opening of Landfill in Aserrí
Costa Rica to Join in International Safe Highways Initiative
Renowned U.S. Pianist Visiting Costa Rica
Thursday, August 16:
Costa Ricans Honor Mothers on Their Special Day
China to Offer $50 Million in Financial Assistance
Government Signs Emergency Decree to Help with Río Azul Closure
Costa Rican Artists Enter “Combat Zone”
Friday, August 17:
Tsunami Warning Stirs Pacific Coast
Musicians Honor Ray Tico
Earthquake Shakes Pacific Coast
Costa Rica Registers Financial Surplus For Third Consecutive Month
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Week of August 20 - August 24, 2007
Monday, August 20:
Heavy Rains, Winds Hitting Costa Rica
Victims of Peruvian Earthquake Need Help
Costa Rica Promotes Commercial Relations with Chile
Central American Exporters Want Costa Rica to Ratify CAFTA
Tuesday, August 21:
Ortega and Arias Scheduled to Meet Today
Hurricane Dean's Influence on Costa Rica Weakens
Police Seize Cash Hidden Inside Trucks
Four Central American Countries Unite Soldiers to Be U.N. Peacekeepers
Wednesday, August 22:
Arias and Ortega Meet, Announce Plans To Resume Bilateral Commission
University Students Protest Tribunal Resolution On CAFTA Campaigns
Chinese Delegations Promote Political, Economic Integration
Japanese Peace Boat Docks in Costa Rica
Thursday, August 23:
Horizontes Encourages Transport Providers To Go Carbon Neutral
British Company Signs Commercial Agreement for Chang's Plasma Rocket
Driver's License Services Suspended at MOPT Headquarters
Canada Supports Victims of Hurricane Dean
Friday, August 24:
Chinese Embassy Opens in Costa Rica
Concert to Raise Funds for Isla del Coco
Costa Ricans to Undergo Eye Surgery in Venezuela
Earthquake Shakes Pacific Coast of Nicaragua
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Week of August 27 - August 31, 2007
Monday, August 27:
Diplomatic Relations Reestablished Between Costa Rica and Lebanon
UNESCO Conference Examines Gang Violence in Central America
Total Lunar Eclipse Expected Early Tomorrow Morning
Costa Rican Businesses to Participate In Dominican Trade Fair
Tuesday, August 28:
Limón Carnival Canceled Because of Dengue Outbreak
Drug Bust at Sea Washes up 120 Kilos of Cocaine
Julieta Venegas Lends a Hand To Tico Education Campaign
New Signs to Direct Tourists in Costa Rica
Wednesday, August 29:
Record-Breaking Rains Pound Costa Rica
Tribunal Rules That Arias can Tout CAFTA on Tours
President has Swollen Heel, Ordered “Complete Repose”
Psychologist Testifies in Burgos Murder Trial
Taiwanese President: Country Has Strengthened Central
American Ties Since Breaking Relations with Costa Rica
Thursday, August 30:
Government Canceling Caja's Debt
Tamarindo Lifeguard Program Threatened by Insufficient Funds
U.S. Citizen Arrested in Jacó
Executive Branch Pushes Public Works Concession Bill
Friday, August 31:
Chimpanzee Expert Swings Through Costa Rica
Observers to Watch over CAFTA Referendum
Latin American-Iberian Presidency
Ministers Analyzing Social Cohesion Policies
Remittances From Nicaragua Increase Over Last Year
U.S. Citizen Arrested Wednesday Receiving Medical Treatment
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Week of September 3 - September 7, 2007
Monday, September 3:
Rodrigo Arias Attending Ceremony To
Inaugurate Expansion of Panama Canal
Minister Says Improvement on
the Way For Guanacaste Roads
Tourism Companies in Costa Rica Looking to Hire
Japanese Embassy Helps Out School in Santo Domingo de Heredia
Tuesday, September 4:
Felix Blows Heavy Rains To Costa Rica
San José Municipality Overhauling Sidewalks
Plane Veers off Runway at Juan Santamaría
Police Get New Paddy Wagons
Wednesday, September 5:
First Fact-Finding Mission Coming To Prepare for CAFTA Referendum
Authorities Catch U.S. Fugitive Twice in Costa Rica
Heredia Residents to Get New Hospital
August Inflation Up 0.7%
Tico Wins Latin American Surf Competition
Thursday, September 6:
Latin American Counties Meet in Costa Rica To Discuss Banning Cluster Bombs
Airport Dispute Solved?
Beach Cleaning Machines to Sweep Sand in Jacó
Mattel Recalls Seven More Toy Models From Costa Rican Market
Friday, September 7:
Body Unearthed at Samara Construction Site
Venezuela Flies Hurricane-Relief Supplies to Nicaragua
DHL Expanding Its Operation in Costa Rica
Calling Cards Benefit Orphanage
Culture Ministry Creates Fund for Artists
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Week of September 10 - September 14, 2007
Monday, September 10:
E-Mail on CAFTA Campaign Ignites Controversy in Legislative Assembly
Cocaine Confiscated in Two Separate Incidents Over the Weekend
Chickenpox Vaccine Campaign Launched in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Aids to Nicaraguans Hit by Hurricane
Tuesday, September 11:
Tribunal Calls for Investigation Into Government's CAFTA Campaign
Landslides Close Roads Around Costa Rica
ICE Looking into Using Biomass To Generate Energy
Costa Rican Software Company Hired by Mexican Bank
Wednesday, September 12:
OIJ Agent, Accomplice Convicted of Drug Trafficking
Florida Companies Looking for Market Here
Authorities Extradite U.S. Fugitive
U.N. Looking at Living Conditions of Immigrants in Costa Rica
Police Destroy More than 50,000 Marijuana Plants in Southern Zone
Thursday, September 13:
Kevin Casas Steps Down as Planning Minister
Tropical Storm Could Be On The Way
Chief Prosecutor, Chinese Ambassador To Team Up On Organized Crime
Costa Rica and Brazil Sign International Trade Agreement
Friday, September 14:
PAC Legislator Resigns for Family Reasons
Parents of Disabled Students Lobby for Better School
U.S. Citizen Accused of Drug Trafficking Arrested in Jacó
Costa Rican Boxer Helping Russian Train for World Heavyweight Title
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Week of September 17 - September 21, 2007
Monday, September 17:
President Calls for Respect and
Tolerance During Independence Day Address
Honduran Ambassador to Costa Rica Passes Away
Costa Rica and UNHCR Sign Agreement To Better Protect Refugees
Three Earthquakes Shake Costa Rica
Tuesday, September 18:
Human Trafficking Tactics Discovered In Southern Costa Rica
San José Streets Getting a Facelift
Tribunal Begins Distributing Electoral Material
Latin American Coffee Exports Up 7.98% Last Month
Wednesday, September 19:
Environmentalists in Costa Rica Seek To Revamp Wildlife Law
Clouds of Gas and Ash Blow Over Arenal
Escazú Citizens Propose Building Moratorium
38 Companies Awarded Blue Flag for Environmentally Friendly Practices
Thursday, September 20:
CAFTA Laws Take Center Stage
Costa Rican Legislature Examines Bill to Prohibit Gays from Adopting
Green Alert Declared for Pacific Coast And Central Valley
Tamarindo Police Operation Brings in Weapons, Drugs, Motorcycles
Foundation Donates $1 Million to Protect Costa Rican Forests
Friday, September 21:
Government Invests in Water Services
U.S. Fugitive Arrested in Costa Rica
Nestor Torres Visits Costa Rica to Promote Music Education
British Businesses To Discuss Green Investments
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Week of September 24 - September 28, 2007
Monday, September 24:
Vice-President Casas Resigns
Water Rates Increase an Average 6%
Stagno Back from Africa Tour
Costa Rica Maintains Financial Surplus for Fifth Consecutive Month
Tuesday, September 25:
Legislator Sánchez Resigns from Two Commissions
Heavy Rains Cause Landslide in Southern Zone Damage Around Costa Rica
Medina Case Wrapping Up
Luxury Office Park to Go Up in Costa Rica
Wednesday, September 26:
Public Defender Gets 35 Years For Strangling Wife
First Leatherback Turtle Arrives on Pacific Coast
U.S. Consulate Short Staffed
Colombia Gets Green Light to Export Fruit to Costa Rica
Arias Calls for Alliance with Municipalities
Thursday, September 27:
Law to Give Teachers More Job Stability
Group of Priests Speaks out Against CAFTA
U.S. Donates to Public Security Ministry, Police Get Raises
Central America Sells Itself to France As a Tourism Destination
Friday, September 28:
CAFTA Protest Scheduled for Sunday
Human Development Index Shows Disparity in Costa Rica
Taxi Fares Get a Hike
Costa Rica Celebrates International Tourism Day
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Week of October 1 - October 5, 2007
Monday, October 1:
Thousands Rally Against CAFTA in Costa Rica
IRS warns of Internet Scam in Costa Rica
International Organic Coffee Growers to Unite in Costa Rica
Audit Confirms Casas Did Not Use Public Funds to Promote CAFTA
Tuesday, October 2:
Scotiabank Costa Rica Completes Transformation of Interfin
Exercise Equipment Gets People Moving in Downtown San José
Vice-President Debates CAFTA
First Costa Rican Ambassador to China Presents Credentials
Wednesday, October 3:
Prosecutors Request Figueres Corruption Case Dismissed
Stagno Addresses U.N.
Private Companies Unite with Police in Guanacaste
Ballet, Stamps and Oscar Wilde to Usher
the National Theater’s 110 th anniversary
Thursday, October 4:
Poll Shows Majority of Costa Ricans Against CAFTA
Floods Wash Out Cartago
Lottery to Be Held for U.S. Visas
Inflation Stays Constant
Security Minister Lashes Out Against TV Report
Friday, October 5:
U.S.: Costa Rica Will Not Get New Trade Agreement
Hundreds of Cartago Families Lose Everything in Flood
Trade Fair Promotes Guanacaste
Two Costa Ricans Arrested in Nicaragua For Drug Trafficking
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Week of October 8 - October 12, 2007
Monday, October 8:
“Yes” Victory Likely in Costa Rica CAFTA Referendum
Costa Rica Makes History with CAFTA Referendum
Armed Invaders Raid Osa Municipality
Help Arrives for Cartago Flood Victims
Tuesday, October 9:
Talk of Consensus Brews Following Referendum in Costa Rica
Woman on Hunger Strike in Front of Court
Pacific Coast, Central Valley Under Green Alert
OAS Affirms Transparency of CAFTA Referendum
Wednesday, October 10:
Landslides Close Three Roads in Costa Rica
Mabe Makes Offer for Costa Rican Appliance Manufacturer
Central American Leaders Applaud Costa Ricans Approving CAFTA
American Airlines Announces Nonstop Flight to Ft. Lauderdale
Disaster Prevention Focus of Week
Thursday, October 11:
Arias Brothers Meet with PAC Faction Head
Pacific Coast of Costa Rica Under Yellow Alert for Flooding
Gas Prices to Drop 15%
AMCHAM Donates to Communities Hit by Flooding
Friday, October 12:
Landslide Buries Houses in Atenas
Arias Appoints New Planning Minister
Government to Give Land to Indigenous on Cultures Day
Costa Rica to Host Latin American Film Festival
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Week of October 15 - October 19, 2007
Monday, October 15:
Deadly Landslide Devastates Atenas, Rains Continue Around Costa Rica
Air Caraibes to Fly to Costa Rica Beginning in December
Travel Fair Unites Central American Businesses In Costa Rica
Arias Congratulates Gore on Peace Prize Win
Tuesday, October 16:
Flooding, Landslides Close Stretches Of Inter-American Highway in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Special Athletes Welcomed Back after Victory in China
Satellites Help Police Capture Alleged Armed Robbers
Colombian Factory Producing Counterfeit Costa Rican Coins
Wednesday, October 17:
Costa Rica Wins Security Council Seat
Guanacaste Floods Leave More Than 1,000 People in Shelters
Foreign Direct Investment in Costa Rica Continues to Grow
ARESEP Launches Campaign to Educate Taxi Users
Thursday, October 18:
U.S. Cancels Part of Costa Rica's Debt
Government Declares National Emergency to Help Flood Victims
Car Parts Manufacturer to Invest in Costa Rica
TV Cameras to Watch Out for Crime
Friday, October 19:
Institute Sends Help to Flood Victims
Nicaraguan Accused of Murdering Daughter in U.S. Arrested in Costa Rica
Maná Coming to Costa Rica
Costa Rican Companies Head to Ornamental Plant Fair
CD to Promote Tourism in Central America
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Week of October 22 - October 26, 2007
Monday, October 22:
Arias Wants China to Build Oil Refinery in Costa Rica
Heavy Rains Continue to Cause Damage Along Pacific Coast
Prosecutor's Office Raids National Olympic Committee Headquarters
Costa Rican Exports Grow 13.1% During First Nine Months of Year
Tuesday, October 23:
Costa Rica Hosts Meeting Of Latin American Minds
Contest Offers Trip to Isla del Coco
Tribunal Declares CAFTA Win
Earthquakes Rock Central Pacific, San José
Police Seize Stolen ICE Cable
Wednesday, October 24:
San José Municipality Extends Avenida Central Walking Boulevard
Tourism Up 11.3% So Far This Year
Improved Weather Leads Commission To Lift Most Alerts in Costa Rica
Earthquake Rattles Pacific Coast of Nicaragua
Thursday, October 25:
China Offers Costa Rica $20 Million in Aid
EU Negotiations Launch, So Does Opposition
Experts Call For Alternative Energies
Police Under Investigation for Vacationing on the Job
Friday, October 26:
Costa Rica to Get $48.7 Million from E.U.
Tico with U.S. Citizenship in Caribbean
Immigration Officials Arrested, Accused of Corruption
Arias Inaugurates Chinese Embassy
Experts Conclude Conference With Recommendations for Latin America
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Week of October 29 - November 2, 2007
Monday, October 29:
Municipal Worker in Costa Rica Caught With Truck Full of Cocaine
Southern Zone Under Yellow Alert
Repair Work Could Mean Spotty Cell Phone Coverage
Costa Rican Exporters Seek Trade Partners in Mexico
Private Sector to Get 5.1% Pay Raise
Tuesday, October 30:
Another Tropical Storm Brings Heavy Rains to Costa Rica
Canadian Hell's Angel Denied Entry to Costa Rica
European Legislators to Visit Costa Rica
Costa Rican Choral Group Performs in Prague
Wednesday, October 31:
Contaminated Water Causes a Stink in Tamarindo
Trees Around Juan Santamaría To Come Down
Cultural Center Hosts Bilingual Job Fair
Brazilian Mission Visiting Costa Rica
Thursday, November 1:
Costa Rica Sees Drop in Poverty and Unemployment
Northern Pacific Under Yellow Alert
Tico Accused of Killing Robber Arrested in Miami
Costa Rica Opens Embassy in Singapore
Iron Maiden to Rock Costa Rica
Friday, November 2:
Banco Nacional to Offer Franklin Templeton Funds
Heavy Rain Continues Around Costa Rica
Costa Rican Author Launches Book in England
Study Finds Tourists Satisfied with Costa Rica
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Week of November 5 - November 9, 2007
Monday, November 5:
Casa de Derechos Inaugurated in Desamparados
Costa Rica Recuperates Pre-Columbian Art
Tourism Police Snag Thieves in Jacó
Costa Rican Band Nominated for Latin Grammy Award
Tuesday, November 6:
Robbery Victims Frustrated by Police's Actions
Arias Attending Summit In Chile
Inflation Continues Apace – 0.57% in October
Libraries Receive Donation of 5,000 Books
Costa Rica Congratulates New Guatemalan Presidents
Wednesday, November 7:
Commission Lifts All Alerts for Costa Rica
Companies Receive Sustainable Tourism Certificate
Five Earthquakes Rattle Guanacaste In Six Hours
Chief Prosecutor To Serve Four More Years in Office
Driver's License Offices in Liberia and Limón Closed Until Next Week
Thursday, November 8:
Ministry of Health Takes Action in Tamarindo
Flooding Displaces Residents of Caribbean and Northern Zone in Costa Rica
Price of Diesel Fuel Goes Up
Canadian Secretary of State Visits Costa Rica
Friday, November 9:
Legislature Steps up Security
Caribbean and Northern Zone Hit by Flooding
Costa Rica Chosen by Pan-American Health
Organization For Hand-Washing Pilot Program
First San José Special Olympics To Be Held This Weekend
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Week of November 12 - November 16, 2007
Monday, November 12:
Langdale Leaving Ambassador Post To Head up Bush's Library
Caribbean Saturated by Heavy Rains
Tamarindo Pollution Still Festering
United Nations to Focus on Fighting AIDS in Central America
Tuesday, November 13:
Government Cancels CAFTA Event
Intel Releases New Line of Chips Designed Partly By Ticos
International Coffee Industry Insiders Gear up for SINTERCAFE Next Week
Ministry Urges Public Transportation Users To Denounce Bad Service
Rains Diminish in Caribbean As Officials Assess Damages
Wednesday, November 14:
World Fisheries Conference Under Way in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated in California
Legislature Likely to Approve Costa Rica 's 2008 Budget This Week
Ruta de los Conquistadores Mountain Bike Race Starts Today
Thursday, November 15:
New Tool Proposed for CAFTA Implementation Laws
Louisiana Business Mission Visits Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio National Park Turns 35
Agriculture Ministry Seizes Questionable Chinese Garlic
Friday, November 16:
ICE Employees To Head to the Picket Lines
State of the Nation Report Finds Development Threatening Costa Rica
Finance Minister Carjacked
Cow Parade Coming To San José
Tamarindo Resident Fixing Road
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Week of November 19 - November 23, 2007
Monday, November 19:
Arias “Would Agree” to Send Police to Controversial School
Ramírez, Haywood Win Ruta de los Conquistadores
Wanchope Out of the Game
Regional Conference in Costa Rica Addresses Prevention of Violence Against Children
Tuesday, November 20:
Costa Rica Hosts Conference on Aeronautic Technology
Maná to Rock Saprissa Stadium Tonight
Panamanians on Hunger Strike in Front Of Inter-American Court of Human Rights
First Ladies from 14 Countries in El Salvador For Conference on Social Welfare
Wednesday, November 21:
Ortega to Meet with Arias
Tamarindo Loses Blue Flag Designation
British American Tobacco Inaugurates $7.5 Million Plant in Costa Rica
Construction of Long-Delayed Caldera Highway Set to Begin in January
Thursday, November 22:
Arias Signs CAFTA
Exports Growing, But Not Fast Enough
Costa Rica to Require Yellow Fever Vaccine For Tourists From Some Countries
Japanese Week Kicks off Saturday
Friday, November 23:
Arias and Ortega Discuss Debt, Immigration
Colón Gaining Value Against Dollar
Child Labor in Costa Rica Down 8.7%
UCR Study: Ticos Have Paid $18 Million In Bribes This Year
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Week of November 26 - November 30, 2007
Monday, November 26:
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Shakes Guanacaste
Costa Rica Assumes Presidency of Caribbean Financial Action Task Force
Indigenous Girl with Gunshot Wound Evacuated by Plane
Nicaraguan Women's Network Demands Country Decriminalize Abortion, Prevent Violence
Tuesday, November 27:
Strikers in Costa Rica Strike Out
Experts Warn Climate Change Is Already Affecting Costa Rica
Earthquake Rattles Central Pacific
Sex Offender On the Run
Wednesday, November 28:
Businesses Recognized for Social Responsibility
Exchange Rates Steady After Adjustment
Legislators Pass First CAFTA Law
Smart Traffic Lights Come to San José
Thursday, November 29:
San Pedro Open-Air Art Fair Canceled
Boston Scientific to Expand in Costa Rica
Bridge Designed to Relieve Traffic Jams in Escazú
Marijuana Plantation Busted in Mora
Friday, November 30:
Shark Docks Closed In Costa Rica
Police Capture Fishing Boat with 800 Kilos of Cocaine
Confetti Canned for This Year's Christmas Festivities
Police Catch Fugitive Sex Offender
Experts Predict La Niña to Mean Rainy Dry Season for Caribbean Coast
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Week of December 3 - December 7, 2007
Monday, December 3:
Costa Rica Hosts International Conference on Torture Prevention
Costa Rica Celebrates 59 Years with No Military
Frontier Inaugurates Flights to Costa Rica
Costa Rica and Russia Analyze U.N. Security Council Agenda
Tuesday, December 4:
Afternoon Quake Hits San José
Decree to Guarantee Jobs to Disabled Costa Ricans
More Drugs Wash up From Pacific Bust
Costa Rica Tips its Hat to Venezuelans
Wednesday, December 5:
U.S., Costa Rican Officials Team Up to Fight Drugs
Heredia Center to Pay Homage to Artists of President's Birthplace
Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Costa Rica
Inflation Continues to Rise
Thursday, December 6:
Bank Fraud Victims Without Recourse
Costa Rican Rocket Lab Signs Agreement with NASA
U.S. Citizen Accused of Sex Crime Arrested in Costa Rica
Turrialba Volcano Acts Up
Friday, December 7:
Limón Festival Puts Afro-Costa Rican Heritage First
Development Bank Approves up to $381 Million Loan to Refinance ICE's Debt
CAFTA Bill Passed in First Vote
Construction Permit Process Cut to Two Days in Pilot Program
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Week of December 10 - December 14, 2007
Monday, December 10:
Project to Expand Oil Refinery Gets Green Light
Banker for the Poor Speaks in Costa Rica
Nicaraguan Cardinal Pays Costa Rica a Visit
Ticos Kick off Christmas Season With Giant Tamale
Tuesday, December 11:
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