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Week of September 2-6, 2002
Monday, Sept, 2:
Floods Cause Major Damage Over the Weekend, Israeli Firm To Finish, Fast Internet Network
Tuesday, Sept. 3:
Mudslide Victims’ Family Orders off Search for Buried Bodies Alto Loaiza de Orosí, Río Group Works to Sharpen Teeth of Hemispheric Human Rights
Wednesday, Sept. 4:
End to Baseball’s Strike Talk Keeps Rawlings Alive at the Plate, Court Ratifies Extradition of Internet Scamsters, Government Proposes Emergency Taxes To Solve Fiscal Crunch
Thursday, Sept. 5:
New Tax Plan Will Affect Foreign Residents, Tourism Sector Demands Long-term Tax Incentives, Priest Takes Shovel and Helps In Search for Orosi Landslide Victims
Friday, Sept. 6:
350 People Evacuated From Orosí, Anderson’s Citizenship Still Unresolved, Grupo Taca Links C.R./Chicago, Security Minister Orders Investigation of Coast Guard

Week of September 9-13, 2002
Monday, Sept, 9:
57 More Families Evacuated in Orosí, Central America Security Commission Discusses Regional Peace and Security, New Book Commemorates Costa Rican and Netherlands Diplomatic History
Tuesday, Sept, 10:
New Security Measures Following 9/11, C.R. Foreign Minister
to Address UN, Nicaraguans Flee to C.R. to Escape Famine
Wednesday, Sept, 11:
Tica Terrorist Attack Survivor: Life in NY Getting Back to Normal, Tornado Damages Heredia’s Soccer Stadium, Gas Prices Climb Following Reports of Attack on Iraq, Government Tax Plan Close To Becoming Reality
Thursday, Sept. 12:
Government Plans to Halt C.R. Gold Rush, President May Request FBI Help in Journalist’s Murder Probe, Theft at Cartago Technical Revision Center: No Suspects Yet
Friday, Sept. 13:
Anderson’s Citizenship in Appeals Court, President Calls for Culture of Paying Taxes, Highway Tolls Raised Throughout Country

Week of September 16-20, 2002
Monday, Sept. 16:
Kids Take Over Congress, Tico Hotel Chamber Joins Cyber Age,
Migration Deports 46 Extranjeros Last Week, Joint Drug Patrol Success Eyed
Tuesday, Sept. 17:
Mining Company Objects to Minister’s Comments
Highway Cops Crack Down on Drunk Driving
Wednesday, Sept. 18:
Residency Procedures Explained
US, Central America to Begin Free-Trade Negotiations in January
Heineken Buys 25% of Costa Rican Beer Company
Thursday, Sept. 19:
C.R. Foreign Minister Tovar Addresses UN
Female Soccer Players Find Friend in President Pacheco
Costa Rica Exemplifies Success in UN Investment Report

Friday, Sept. 20:
Delta to Bring Direct Flights to Liberia
Experts: Most of the Country in Dire Need of Urban Planning Laws
Central American Leaders will Travel to Germany to Seek More Trade and Investment
Tourism Fails To Meet Yearly Profit Expectations

Week of September 23-27, 2002

Monday, Sept. 23:
Murder Suspect Arrested in Medina Case
Alemán Dethroned
Police Bust Brazilian Drug Smuggler

Tuesday, Sept. 24:
Northern Border Debate Continues
C.R. to Host Central American Summit
Mudslide Destroys 20 Homes in San José Neighborhood

Wednesday, Sept. 25:
U.S. Citizen Shot Dead in Playa Hermosa
Street Kid Report Postponed Another Week
Pacheco Calls for Reforms to C.A. Parliament

Thursday, Sept. 26:
Man Rescued in C.R. Waters After Four Months at Sea
C.R., Nicaragua to Discuss Río San Juan Today
C.A. Rocked by Beauty Pageant Scandal

Friday, Sept. 27:
C.R., Nicaragua Make Advances on Border Issues
High Hopes for Educator's Congress
Alemán and Cohorts Not Playing Nice

Week of September 30 - Oct. 4, 2002

Monday, Sept. 30:
Private Report Reveals Landslide Risk
Pacheco: Tourism and Environment go Hand in Hand
4.6 Quake Felt Throughout Country

Tuesday, Oct. 01:
Caribbean Campesinos Finally Get Flood Aid
Study Looks at Nicaraguan Stereotyping
More Officials to be Included in Nica Corruption Probe

Wednesday, Oct. 02:
Red Hot Chili Peppers Will Take C.R. to "Higher Ground"
Red Cross Needs More Funding
Casa Alianza Report Reveals Challenges Ahead

Thursday, Oct. 03:
Internet Collapses Throughout C.A.
Government Organizes Marches against Dengue
Police Bust Gang of Weapons Smugglers
Nicaraguan Judge Shows Her Gun

Friday, Oct. 04:
C.R.Government Opposes Participation in Miss World Contest
Wildlife Highlighted in New Book
Bolaños Willing to Renounce Immunity

Week of October 7-11, 2002

Monday, Oct. 07:
Study: Corruption is here to Stay
IMF will Evaluate Costa Rica
OIJ Officer Killed in Police Operation

Tuesday, Oct. 08:
Banana Ship's Crew Faces Deportation
Pacheco Promises Support for Taiwan
Tica 'Drug Mule' Busted at Airport

Wednesday, Oct. 09:
Quepos Rockin' and Rollin'
Anderson Gets His Day in Court
Honduran President to Halt Child Murders

Thursday, Oct. 10:
Government Unveils Plan to Eradicate Child Labor
German Bank Loan to Repair Roads
ICE Leader in Profits, Sales

Friday, Oct. 11:
FBI Trains C.R. Police to Combat Crimes against Minors
Immigration Deports 15 Foreigners
C.R. to Host L.A. Prison Reform Conference

Week of October 14-18, 2002

Monday, Oct. 14:
Miss Costa Rica Will Boycott Beauty Pageant
Italy Funds Last Step of De-mining Project
U.S. Issues New Worldwide Caution

Tuesday, Oct. 15:
'Brothers' Investors Left in Confusion
Beached Whale Dies
C.R. Hosts Regional Business Meetings with Spain

Wednesday, Oct. 16:
Villalobos Issues Statement
C.R. Offers Nigerian Woman Asylum
Gringo Pedophile Loses Appeal

Thursday, Oct. 17:
Arias Brings Peace Message to U.S.
Universidad Nacional Graduates 67 Teen Mothers 'At Risk'
Humane Society Launches First Strike Campaign

Friday, Oct. 18:
U.S.Turns up Heat in Anderson Case
C.R. Shortens School Year
C.A. Strengthens Efforts to Crackdown on 'Sex Tourism'

Week of October 21-25, 2002

Monday, Oct. 21:
Pacheco Explains Campaign Finances
Ticos Oppose U.S. Attack on Iraq
Amputee Dies in Hospital

Tuesday, Oct. 22:
Punta Leona Protests Road Opening
Personal Report: Democracy Takes Toll in Punta Leona
Germany Donates Funds for C.A. AIDS Prevention
Spanish University to Offer Tourism Degree in C.R.

Wednesday, Oct. 23:
Government Asks Ticos to 'Count To 10'
Murder Victim's Mom to Revisit C.R.
U.S. Mom Raids C.R. 'School', Liberates Twins

Thursday, Oct. 24:
Drug Patrol Gets High off Cocaine Bust
Dengue Diagnoses Drop Dramatically
C.R. Trade Center Plans Move Forward

Friday, Oct. 25:
Police Identify Corpse of Missing German Woman
Artisans Protest Loss of Primary Materials
Anderson Case Stalled

Week of October 28-Nov. 1, 2002

Monday, Oct. 28:
C.R. Voting Goes Digital
Red Cross Delivers Aid to Mudslide Victims
Minister Clarifies Misunderstanding on Mine

Tuesday, Oct. 29:
Pacheco calls for the Humanization of Globalization
'Missing' Woman from U.S. Surfaces
C.R. Trade Show Promises to be Bigger, Better

Wednesday, Oct. 30:
Sugar Cane Alcohol Considered for Cleaner Gasoline
Red Cross AIDS Awareness Campaign Ends
C.R.'s Recommendations to be
Presented to World Commission

Thursday, Oct. 31:
Culture Minister Appeals Budget Cut for New Art Museum
Pacheco Criticized for Firing Justice Minister
C.R. Urges U.S. to Not Use Force against Iraq

Friday, Nov. 01:
Congressman Weighs in on Villalobos Unemployment on the Rise
TLC with Canada Goes into Effect Today
Honduran Author Tries to Break C.A. Literature Stereotypes

Week of November 4-8, 2002

Monday, Nov. 04:
Pacheco Asks Rodríguez for Economic Advice
Police Detain Murder Suspect
Heredia's Soccer Goalie Found Dead

Tuesday, Nov. 05:
Fraud Investigation of Two IRS Agents Launched
C.R. AIDS Activist Takes Message To Inter-American Press Association
New Alliance Formed Against Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Wednesday, Nov. 06:
Shannon Martin ESL Center Gets Green Light in Golfito
Eduardo Lizano Resigns as Central
Bank President, Replacement Named
Colombians Bring Concerns to C.R. Embassy in Bogotá

Thursday, Nov. 07:
Colombian Paramilitary Leaders Busted Here
C.R. Hosts Prison Reform Conference
OAS Picks up Tab for Inter-American Rights Court
McDonald's McOpens McNew McRestaurant

Friday, Nov. 08:UN Adopts C.R.'s Protocol against Torture
Pacheco Assembles Anti-Corruption Team
C.R. Elementary School Hosts Nicaraguan Exchange Program

Week of November 11-15, 2002

Monday, Nov. 11:
Pacheco Announces Advances In War on Poverty
Colombian Weapons Trafficker Accepts Extradition to U.S.
Veterans' Day Celebrated Quietly Here
Nationally Televised Fundraiser Called a Success

Tuesday, Nov. 12:
International Coffee Week Kicks Off
TSE Slated for Huge Budget Cuts in 2003
ICE Defends Allegations of Transparency Violations

Wednesday, Nov. 13:
Border Town Saved
Restaurant Robbery Foiled
Community Begins to Mobilize Against Prison
Time is Running out for Alemán

Thursday, Nov. 14:
Trafficking Ring Imprisoned
Potable Water Project Completed in Southern Zone
Carnival in Cahuita, Cheap Prices Make for Weekend Fun

Friday, Nov. 15:
Alemán Vote Suspended RITEVE Denounces Irregularities
In Auto Inspections CAFTA Talks to Begin in January

Week of November 18-22, 2002

Monday, Nov. 18:
C.R. Still Talking 'Strategy' on Child Sex Trade
Ibero-American Summit Produces Little
Dutch Tourists Busted with Cocaine
Ticos Wake to Sunday Morning Quakes

Tuesday, Nov. 19:
Accused Pedophiles on Trial
Pacheco Accuses La Nación of Biased Journalism
German Woman Busted with Drugs

Wednesday, Nov. 20:
Drug Patrol Scores Big Bust
Civil Aviation Announces Modernization Efforts
RECOPE Requests Lowering of Gas Prices

Thursday, Nov. 21:
Bleak Economic Outlook For 2003
Clock Ticking on Anderson
Chiquita Subsidiary Announces Huge Layoffs in Honduras

Friday, Nov. 22:
TT Hopes to Toast with Own Wine
U.S. Issues New Worldwide Caution
Tourist Institute, Red Cross Team up To Provide Summertime Water Safety
AA Flight to C.R. Forced to Land in Panama
Fishing Tournament with a Heart

Week of November 25-29, 2002

Monday, Nov. 25:
Miss Latin America Pageant Shrouded in Scandal Rumors
V.P. Discusses New Security Plan
Drug Police Bust Alleged Trafficking Ring

Tuesday, Nov. 26:
Investors Nervous (Again): Third Investment Business Closes
Marchers Support Proposed Law
Heavy Rains Cause Serious Flooding in Caribbean

Wdnesday, Nov. 27:
Villalobos Account Freeze Extended
Government Crackdown On Illegal Lumbering Paying Off
Costa Rica Looks for Money for AIDS Campaign

Thursday, Nov. 28:
Osvaldo Villalobos Arrested
C.R. Threatens to Jail Undocumented Nicas
C.R. Announces Opening of Trade-Promotion Office in Canada

Friday, Nov. 29:
High Abstention Predicted for Sunday Elections
Anderson Case at Standstill
Last Call for Alcohol

Week of December 2-6, 2002

Monday, Dec. 02:
Low Turnout for Municipal Elections
Emergency Commission Declares "Red Alert" in Caribbean
Police Bust Alleged Car Theft Ring

Tuesday, Dec. 03:
Shannon Martin Murder Suspects Paroled
Pacheco Orders Government Institutions to Help Flood Victims
Pacheco's Son Receives Death Threats

Wednesday, Dec. 04:
Plane Missing in Jungle
Ruling Due in Alleged Pedophile Case
Leaders of Government Institutions Won't Receive Christmas Bonus

Thursday, Dec. 05:
Vice-President to Lead Emergency Task Force
Anderson Extradited in Midnight Jail Raid
Drug Police Bust Alleged Dealers

Friday, Dec. 06:
Peace Petitions Get 300 Signatures
Border Development Discussed
Child Killings Continue in Honduras

Week of December 9-13, 2002

Monday, Dec. 09:
Sala IV Upholds 200-Day School Year
Minister of Planning Resigns
Pacheco Named 'Man of Year'

Tuesday, Dec. 10:
Police Raid Milanés Warehouse
Activists Ask Pacheco to Request FBI Help in Medina Murder Probe
Government Goes Digital
Costa Rica Declared Landmine Free

Wednesday, Dec. 11:
Downed Plane Found
The Bull Stops Here
New Urban Renewal Plan Announced

Thursday, Dec. 12:
C.A. Presidents to Discuss CAFTA at Summit
Venezuelans Protest Outside Embassy
Police Let 'Yankee Terrorists' Get Away

Friday, Dec. 13:
Alemán Stripped of Immunity
Italian Mafia Links to C.R. Revealed Again
Blackhawk Down in Honduras

Week of December 16-20, 2002

Monday, Dec. 16:
C.A. Leaders Discuss CAFTA, Tourism
Police Bust Drug Warehouse in Southern Zone
Cars stolen in Canada found Here
Russian Sailor Found Dead in Golfito

Monday, Dec. 17:
Pacheco Inaugurates New Cruise Ship Terminal in Limón
Casino Workers Protest Emergency Tax Plan
BCIE Donates $2.5 Million for CAFTA Negotiations

Wednesday, Dec. 18:
Prosecutors Raise Questions About 'The Vault'
President Announces New Spending-Control Plan For 2003
Five Cubans Detained for Drug Trafficking

Thursday, Dec. 19:
UN Torture Protocol Passes, Despite U.S. Resistance
Dutch Tourist Busted with Cocaine
Ombudsman's Office Opens New Branch in Limón

Friday, Dec. 20:
U.S. Senator Offers Assistance in Martin Murder
Venezuela Crisis Could Hike Gas Prices
V.P. Asks Ticos to Help Limón