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Week of January 5 - 9, 2004
Monday, January 5:
Priest Arrested in Connection with Radio Journalist's Murder
Slow Year for the Legislative Assembly
Ombudsman Criticizes Lack of Human Development in 2003
Tuesday, January 6:
Costa Rican and U.S. Negotiators Reunite for Free-Trade Talks
RECOPE Requests Increase In Petroleum Prices
Costa Rica Expects Improved Economy
Wednesday, January 7:
Child Welfare Minister Gil: Only 10 Homeless Kids Left in San José
Costa Rica Complies With U.S. Air Safety Requirements
Thursday, January 8:
All Quiet on the Free-Trade Front
Region's Underemployment Deemed Problematic
Friday, January 9:
Organization Questions Homeless Child Figures
Road Block Results in Seizure Of 107 Kilograms of Cocaine
Copa del Café Ends Saturday
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Week of January 12 - 16, 2004
Monday, January 12:
Environment Minister Announces Settlement Negotiations with U.S. Oil Firm
From Miami to Monterrey: 10 Years, Four Summits and Enduring Poverty
Tuesday, January 13:
Suspect in Case of Slain Journalist Given Conditional Liberty
Country Issues $250 Million in Bonds
Study Warns of Imminent Earthquake in Pacific Region
Tico "Burro" Arrested in Airport
Wednesday, January 14:
IMAS President: Major Victories In Country's War against Poverty
National Emergency Commission Helped 10,000 Tico in 2003
Thursday, January 15:
Executive and Legislators Agree To Plan to Approve Fiscal Reform
Central Bank: Strong Growth and Lower Than Average Inflation Target in 2004
Microsoft Signs Agreement With Education Ministry
Friday, January 16:
Countdown to CAFTA
Palmares Up and Running
Two Tickets Waiting For True Misfits Fans
U.S. Embassy Closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Week of January 19 - 23, 2004
Monday, January 19:
Priest, Businessman Lose Appeals
U.S., C.R. Authorities to Meet About International Adoptions
Palmares: A Disaster Waiting to Happen
Tuesday, January 20:
Unions Prepare Coalition to Defeat CAFTA 'In The Streets'
Police Detain 47 Nicaraguans During Search for Murder Suspect
Two Tickets Waiting For True Misfits Fans
Wednesday, January 21:
Costa Rican Named Vice-President Of U.N. Human Rights Council
Group Denounces ICT Actions in Papagayo
One Bid Received For Highway to San Ramón
Samsung to Supply Fast Internet
Two Tickets Waiting For True Misfits Fans
Thursday, January 22:
Harris Goes On Trial Today in Guatemala
Government to 'Relaunch' Education
Costa Rica, Nicaragua Discuss Immigrant Labor Policy
Friday, January 23:
Three Children Dead After Domestic Incident
Ecological Communities Receive Blue Flag of Recognition
Costa Rica, U.S. Tackle Sensitive Agricultural Products in Trade Agreement
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Week of January 19 - 23, 2004
Monday, January 26:
Costa Rica Successfully Finishes Free-Trade Negotiations with U.S.
Forest Plantations See Success with Native Trees
Ex-President Figueres to Judge $1-Million Sustainability Prize
Tuesday, January 27:
Unions Blast CAFTA, Vow to Stop Treaty
Government Hosts Immigration Forum
Conclusions in Harris Trial Expected Today
Wednesday, January 28:
Government Creates New Domestic Violence Commission
Trejos: CAFTA Will Not Hurt Country's Social Security System
New Ombudsman in Limón Receives Nearly 1,600 Complaints
Thursday, January 29:
Information Technology Summit Held Here
Protest Planned Against Settlement with Oil Company
Enrollment Open for Workshops With Nobel Peace Laureates
Friday, January 30:
President to Send Bill Punishing Violence Against Women to Congress
Environmentalists, Deputies Protest Harken Settlement Negotiations
Some CAFTA Texts Made Public
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Week of February 2 - 6, 2004
Monday, February 2:
Child Advocate Harris Cleared of Criminal Charges in Guatemala
Today is Worldwide Day of Wetlands
Nicaragua Asks Costa Rica to Respect Immigrants' Human Rights
Pavarotti: Forgettable Music At a Night to Remember
Tuesday, February 3:
Construction Grew 41% Last Year
Donation Brings Northern Zone One Step Closer to San José
Fishing Equipment Seized In Waters Near Cocos Island
Small Bills, Commemorative Coins Officially Out of Circulation
Wednesday, February 4:
Pacheco Will Go to Washington To Lobby for Trade Agreement
Government Increases Public Housing Bonds
Ministry of Agriculture Introduces "Perfect" Papaya
Thursday, February 5:
Canada Endorses Country's Candidate for OAS Secretary
Dengue Fever Reaches New High
Police Seize More Assault Weapons
Friday, February 6:
Costa Rica Given Green Light to Resume Shrimp Exports to U.S.
Tourism Institute Defends $100,000 Pavarotti Expenditure
Pacheco Announces Construction Of a Soccer Stadium in Limón
Health Ministry to Increase Monitoring of Industrial Contaminants
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Week of February 9 - 13, 2004
Monday, February 9:
Osvaldo Villalobos Back Behind Bars
Mexico Endorses Country's Candidate for OAS Secretary
Another Commission Will Study Fiscal Reform
Peace Prize Winners Host Public Conference
Tuesday, February 10:
Cab Drivers Protest Against 'Pirate Cabbies'
Poultry Farmers: Country At Low Risk for Avian Flu
Connectivity Agreement Will Put Schools Online
Wednesday, February 11:
Government Promises to Make Small Farmers More Competitive
U.S. Ambassador Danilovich Nominated for Brazilian Post
Three Colombians Arrested During Maritime Drug Bust
Thursday, February 12:
Environmentalists, Community Vow to Stop Miramar Gold Mine
More Colombians Seek Asylum
Donation from Japan Will Help Build Operating Room
Friday, February 13:
Country to Host Water Conference
North America Vets Coming to Study Sloths
Private Hospital Hosts Drug-Prevention Clinics
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Week of February 16 - 20, 2004
Monday, February 16:
Florida Governor Jeb Bush Begins Two-Day Visit
Divorces Doubled In Past Eight Years
ICE Improves Public Phones For Disabled Users
Tuesday, February 17:
Jeb Bush: I'm a Friend of Costa Rica and CAFTA
Costa Rican Authorities Reinforce Adoption Controls
Authorities Deport 45 Undocumented Immigrants
Social Institute Invests in Education
Wednesday, February 18:
Sexual Diversity Center Will Open Today
Dozens Protest Against CAFTA
More Evidence Sought In School Shooting
Public Works Minister Unveils Plan to Aid Government Contracting
Thursday, February 19:
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant To Visit Costa Rica Today
Japan Donates $130,000 to Help Indigenous Communities Affected by Dam
Costa Rica Asks Venezuelan Leader to Respect Rules of Asylum
Zoological Center Denounces TV Report
Friday, February 20:
President Pacheco Begins 12-Day World Journey
Police Arrest Leaders Of Local Drug Ring
Universidad Nacional Honors Holland
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Week of February 23 - 27, 2004
Monday, February 23:
Director General of WTO Visits Costa Rica Today
Sea Turtle Experts Meet in Ostional
Tuesday, February 24:
Pacheco Pledges to Support Colombia's War Against Drug Traffickers
New Awards Honor Real Estate Projects
Experts Discard Volcanic Activity At Northern Zone's Cerro Platanar
Wednesday, February 25:
Zoellick: Caribbean Basin Initiative Not Permanent
Study Shows Sea Turtles Are Worth More Alive than Dead
Violence: An "Underreported" Obstacle to Development
Presidents of Costa Rica, Mexico Hope to Reform U.N. Security Council
Thursday, February 26:
Education Minister Directs School Staffs to Search Suspicious Bags
AmCham Says CAFTA Approval Requires Only 29 Deputy Votes
Friday, February 27:
Pacheco Honored by U.S. Group For Fight Against Cloning
Golfito Airport Partially Closed For Runway Repairs
Fiscal Reform Deadline Extended Until March 6
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Week of March 1 - 5, 2004
Monday, March 1:
Women's Soccer Team Advances to Semifinals
Domestic Violence Bill Obtains Initial Approval
Finance Minister in France To Recover Nicaraguan Debt
Tuesday, March 2:
Study: Country's Mangroves At "Point of Collapse"
Borrowed Cranes Make Short Work Of Traffic Light Repairs
Study Calls ICE a Model for Latin American Countries
Wednesday, March 3:
New Aquatic Wildlife Protection Movement Under Way
Central American Presidents in Spain
Universidad Nacional Discovers New Worms
Thursday, March 4:
NASA Search for Central American Archeology Lands in Costa Rica
Plant, Flower Exports Continue to Grow
Costa Rican Man Places Second in World Coffee-Tasting Competition
Agriculture Ministry Announces New Measures to Prevent Avian Flu
Friday, March 5:
Trejos Discusses Trade in Europe
Mother and Son Arrested On Charges of Selling Drugs
Financial Sector Will Pay Higher Taxes If Fiscal Reform is Approved
Region's Ombudsmen Propose Abolition Of Corporal Punishment Against Children
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Week of March 8 - 12, 2004
Monday, March 8:
Commission Fails to Move Forward With Tax Plan
Legislative Assembly Rejects U.S.-Backed Police Academy
International Women's Day Celebrated in Central Valley
National Geographic Institute Discredits Map of Costa Rica
Tuesday, March 9:
Latin American Police Training in Costa Rica
Government Creates Fund to Aid Small And Medium Businesses Seeking Credit
Infant Mortality Rate Drops More Than Half
Bioresonance Expert Offers Courses
Wednesday, March 10:
Scientists Isolate Potential Anti-Malarial Compound from Costa Rican Tree
Police Leads Investigation Of "Massive Concentration"
Price of Steel Rods Stabilizes
Thursday, March 11:
Tourism Industry Expects Excellent Year in 2004
Public Security Ministry Welcomes 304 New Officers
Producers Begin Chiverre Harvest In Preparation for Semana Santa
Friday, March 12:
President Declares National Mourning Following Spanish Terror Bombings
High-School Dropout Rate Drops to 14-Year Low
Workshop Studies Problem-Solving Through Family Constellations
Cold Winds, Floods Rattle the Country
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Week of March 15 - 19, 2004
Monday, March 15:
Memorials Held Here for Victims of Madrid Bombings
Priest Suspected of Involvement in Journalist’s Death Released from Prison
Region’s Oil Distributors Request Joint Purchases
Tuesday, March 16:
Environment Minister Stands Firm Against Negotiations with Harken
Central American Water Tribunal Begins Second Public Audience
Ministry of Economy Celebrates
Costa Rica Congratulates Russia, Spain for Their Elections
Wednesday, March 17:
Officials: Poaching in Corcovado Reaches Breaking Point
Pacheco Spends $5,000 On Harry Potter Books
Argentina, Brazil Endorse Costa Rica's OAS Candidate
Thursday, March 18:
Municipality: Street Vendors Have Three Months to Leave
Court to Decide Whether to Release Suspect in Journalist’s Killing
Catholic Church Promotes Controversial Film Premiere
Costa Rica, Qatar Establish Diplomatic Relations
Friday, March 19:
Central Bank Downplays Inflation Concerns
Mass Held in Memory Of Madrid Bombings
Police Seize 300 Kilograms Of Cocaine at Peñas Blancas
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Week of March 22 - 26, 2004
Monday, March 22:
Central American Water Tribunal Announces Verdicts
President Pacheco Sends Prayers to Recovering Taiwanese President, Vice-President
Arias: Announcement Does Not Mark The Start of Presidential Campaign
Tuesday, March 23:
Trade Ministers Visit Washington To Lobby for Free-Trade Agreement
Drumbeats Rock Ceremony for World Peace
Arias Foundation for Peace Gets Boost from Japan
Wednesday, March 24:
Most Public Employees Will Get Easter Week Off
President Nominates New Government Attorney
Education Minister Named Head of Central American Organization
Dutch Man Arrested with Kilo of Cocaine in Stomach
Thursday, March 25:
Government Launches Plan To Help Banana Growers
Ticos Say Goodbye To TV Journalist
Police Complete Training to Combat Sexual Exploitation
Council Rejects Proposed Budget for Athens Olympics
Friday, March 26:
Fire Rages in Southern Zone
Central America Hopes to Achieve And Win With New Program
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Week of March 29 - April 2, 2004
Monday, March 29:
Former President Gains More Endorsements for OAS Bid
Rain Helps Firefighters Control Brush Fire
Pablo Milanés Captivated Hundreds of Fans in San José
Two Drug Busts Reveal More Than 150 Kilos of Cocaine
Tuesday, March 30:
Trade Minister: Lobbying Mission a Great Success
Schools Receive Manual To Prevent Drug Use and Violence
Rain, Firefighters Bring Forest Fire Under Control
Quitters Can Win In New Contest
Wednesday, March 31:
High Court to Study Controversial New Customs Requirements
San José Building Evacuated Because of Bomb Threat
Regional Leader Claims Costa Rica Opposes Regional Integration
Panama Joins List of Rodríguez Supporters for OAS Bid
Thursday, April 1:
Survey: Costa Ricans Divided Over CAFTA
Countries Meet to Discuss Marine Biological Corridor
Food Safety Evaluation To Suggest Improvements
Pacheco Promotes Tourism On Visit to Italy
Friday, April 2:
Costa Rica May Receive Nearly $1 Million in Cooperation Funds
Ombudsman’s Office: Airport Fees Are Excessive
Small Business Loans Offered to Women in Need
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Week of April 12 - April 16, 2004
Monday, April 12:
President Abel Pacheco Returns to Costa Rica
23 People Killed in Costa Rica During This Year’s Easter Week
Students Celebrate Battle of Rivas, Hero Juan Santamaría Today
Tuesday, April 13:
Exports of Organic Products Reach Nearly 5 Million Kilograms
Lots of Quakes and An Anniversary
Costa Rican Palmito Exporter To Conquer Chilean Market
Thousands of Nicaraguans Denied Entry During Easter Week Holiday
Wednesday, April 14:
Investment Board Chief: No Foreign Investment Without CAFTA
Law Penalizing Violence Against Women Moves Forward
Costa Rica to Support Resolution Against Cuba in Geneva
Thursday, April 15:
Confused Robbery Suspect Hops in Police Vehicle
Puerto Rican Commercial Mission Coming to Costa Rica
Teachers to Receive Training in Recorder
Friday, April 16:
U.S. Endorses Tico Ex-President’s Bid For Secretary General of OAS
Indigenous Group Hosts Three-day Event for Peace
Government Announces Another Proposal to Assist Small Businesses
Police Arrest Suspected Members of Car Theft Ring
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Week of April 19 - April 23, 2004
Monday, April 19:
Nicaragua Places Conditions on Support for Tico OAS Candidate
Olympian Competes Today After Two-Year Suspension
Costa Rica Has More Women in Congress Than Most Latin American Countries
Tuesday, April 20:
Day of the Aborigine Celebrated with Recognition of Achievements, Needs
Airport Receives Rave Reviews; Exit Tax for Ticos Will Decrease
Tica Swimmer Places Third In 400-Meter French Open
“The Classic” Soccer Match Stays Under Control, Police Say
Wednesday, April 21:
Costa Rica Rejects Conditional Nicaraguan Support for OAS Candidate
Head of Insurance Institute Resigns Over Elevator Controversy
Poll Finishes 200-Meter French Open Seconds Behind Olympic Performance
Thursday, April 22:
Country’s Students March to Demand Education for All
President-Elect of El Salvador Supports Central American Consensus for OAS
Poll Takes Third in 200-Meter Open, 11 Worldwide Ranking
Friday, April 23:
Governor of Puerto Rico Visits, Aims to Foster Trade with Region
Costa Ricans Read to Learn, Not For Fun, on World Book Day
Vaccination Week Begins Tomorrow
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Week of April 26 - April 30, 2004
Monday, April 26:
Donation from United States Helps Combat Drug Trafficking
40 Undocumented Foreigners Detained in Past 10 Days
Costa Rican Exports Continue to Grow
Tuesday, April 27:
Evicted Northern Zone Farmers Seek Church’s Help in Land Dispute
A Busy Day for Children’s Rights Issues
Former President Rests After Carjacking Incident
Libertarians Say Lunar Cycle Affects President’s Actions
Wednesday, April 28:
Pacheco Reaffirms Stance Against Sex Tourism
Ex-President of Airline Group TACA Killed
Suspected Members of Heroin Ring Busted
Thursday, April 29:
Foreign Minister: Costa Rica Does Its Share Against Terrorism
Suspect Detained with Cocaine in Stomach, Vagina
Universidad Nacional Has New Theater
Friday, April 30:
Tariffs on Non-Traditional Exports To Europe Go Into Effect
Two Quakes Strike Pacific Coast
Candidate for Comptroller General Disqualified for Stretching the Truth
Work Begins to Ban Scuba Fishing of Lobsters
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Week of May 3 - May 7, 2004
Monday, May 3:
Alliances, Protests, Speeches Fill San José on May Day
Authorities Recover Ex-President’s Stolen Vehicle
Panama Concludes Peaceful Election Process
Tuesday, May 4:
CAFTA Legal Revision Expected to End This Week
Country Congratulates President-Elect of Panama
Costa Rican Ambassador To Taiwan Receives Threats
Suspect Held for Robbery Involving Hostages
Wednesday, May 5:
Beware of Locusts, Agriculture Ministry Warns
Water Experts: Central America Must Invest in Irrigation
April Inflation Registers at 0.91%
Thursday, May 6:
Seatbelt Law Goes Into Effect
Casa Alianza Urges Passage Of Law to Protect Children
Drug Control Police Seize 410 Kilos of Cocaine
Friday, May 7:
United Nations Criticizes Country’s State of Education
Monteverde Group Circulates Petition Against Pocosol Dam
Cartago to Host National Games
New Inspection Center Sees First Major Drug Bust
4.7-Degree Earthquake Jolts the Border With Panama
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Week of May 10 - May 14, 2004
Monday, May 10:
Pacific Marine Science Station Transferred to Universidad Nacional
President Says He’ll Cut Off The Hands of Corrupt Officials
Tuesday, May 11:
Caribbean-Slope Floods Displace Hundreds, Kill One
Latest Technology in Agriculture Draws Regional Leaders to San José
Canada to Require Visas For Costa Rican Visitors
Police Capture 16th Airport Trafficking Suspect
Wednesday, May 12:
Electricity Institute to Research Hydrogen Power
President Pacheco Visits Flood-Damaged Caribbean Slope
Italian Fugitive Captured in San José
Thursday, May 13:
AmCham: Airport Dispute Could Mean ‘Red Card’ for Costa Rica
Death Threat Made Against Woman Who Accused Priest of Abuse
Upala Area Gets New Bathrooms
Friday, May 14:
Wheelchair-Friendly Buses Unveiled
Farmers Celebrate Age-Old Techniques
Russian Church Supports Country’s Proposed Cloning Ban
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Week of May 17 - May 21, 2004
Monday, May 17:
Organization for Tropical Studies Celebrates New Home
Gibraltar Real Estate Investment Trust Purchases Historic Building
Ministries Unite to Create Safer Schools
Tuesday, May 18:
Citizen Action Party Begins Preparing 2006 Campaign Platform
Seasonal Rains Drench San José
Police from Latin America Train in Costa Rica
Ministry Makes Computers Available at Affordable Prices
Wednesday, May 19:
Deputies Agree on Legislative Agenda
Cocaine Discovered in Tail of Colombian Airliner
Tico Students Invited To U.S. Space Camp
Thursday, May 20:
First Woman Rector Takes Over At University of Costa Rica
Officers Help Deliver Baby In La Carpio Neighborhood
Tica Representative Travels to International Youth Parliament
Friday, May 21:
Suspected Pedophile Arrives in Costa Rica
Airline Association To Take Part in Airport Negotiations
Hemisphere Bands Together to Fight Sexual Exploitation of Children
Officials Declare Green Alert Because of Heavy Rains
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Week of May 24 - May 28, 2004
Monday, May 24:
Investigation Ordered into Prostitution Packages for Tourists
Police Make Five Arrests In Journalist’s Murder Case
World Day against Tobacco Celebrated
Nica-Tico Soldier in U.S. Sentenced to Year in Jail
Tuesday, May 25:
More Flooding, Evacuations Usher in Rainy Season this Year
Farmers Prepare to Conquer Caribbean Market
Dutch Woman Arrested with Cocaine in Shampoo Bottles
President Kicks Off 20th Expotur
Wednesday, May 26:
Pacheco Has ‘Great Expectations’ For European Union-Latin America Summit
German Company Promotes Sex Ed
Father, Son Detained For Alleged Drug Sales
Thursday, May 27:
Judge Closes Offices Of Risqué Magazine
Emergency Declared in Guanacaste Because of Locusts
CNE Proposes Land-Use Guidelines in Orosi Area
Friday, May 28:
CAFTA “Dead on Arrival” Say Trade Pact’s Opponents
Universities Walk to Improve Quality of Life
EXPOTUR Participants Deem Event a Success
Caja Medical Personnel Aid Talamanca Indigenous
Taiwanese Fair Features Kung-fu, Bonsai Trees
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Week of May 31 - June 4, 2004
Monday, May 31:
Group Fits Leatherback With Satellite Transmitters
Air Madrid Confirms Direct Flight to Costa Rica
Unions to March against Trade Agreement Today
Tuesday, June 1:
More than 10,000 Fill Streets of San José In Country’s Largest Anti-CAFTA March
Environment Ministry Suspends Employee Investigated for Suspected Corruption
Only Six Earthquakes Hit Country Last Month
Costa Rican Plastic Aims to Conquer Central American, Caribbean Markets
Wednesday, June2:
Violent Protest Brings Injuries, Controversy
Campaign Aims to Stop Physical Abuse of Children
Teacher Strike Avoided in Turrialba
Thursday, June 3:
Foreigners Threatened by Changes to Residency Laws
Former Labor Minister Announces Presidential Bid
Police Break Up Suspected Drug Ring
Suspects Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse
Friday, June 4:
Less Than Half of Country’s Exporters Registered for U.S. Bio-Terrorism Law
Association of Free Zones Supports Free-Trade Pact
Suspects Detained After Home Invasion
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Week of June 7 - June 11, 2004
Monday, June 7:
Next OAS Head Pledges to Strengthen U.S.-Latin American Relations
Pension Funds Recover
Taiwanese Vice-President’s Visit to Region Concludes
Tuesday, June 8:
Pacheco Announces Plan To Help Farming Sector
Rodríguez Elected OAS Secretary General
Child, Grandmother Mauled by Dog
Wednesday, June 9:
Flamingo Marina Boaters Get Eviction Notice
Salary Adjustments Spark Debate
Drug Control Police Seize 600 Kilograms of Cocaine
Thursday, June 10:
Pedestrian Promenade to Showcase Heredia Culture
High Gas Prices Affect Consumption
Police Arrest 11 Suspects in Connection with La Carpio Riot
Friday, June 11:
Flamingo Marina Boaters Face Eviction Today
Intel Costa Rica Begins Manufacturing Chipsets
Two Quakes Strike Caribbean Coast
World Day Against Child Labor Commemorated With a Mural
La Carpio Suspects Given Preventive Detention
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Week of June 14 - June 18, 2004
Monday, June 14:
Authorities Close Pacific Coast Marina
Ecuador Captures Costa Rican Fishermen In Pacific Waters Near Galapagos Islands
Costa Rican Chancellor Accused Of Misappropriation of Taiwanese Funds
Tuesday, June 15:
U.S. Report on Child-Trafficking Ranks Costa Rica Second Among 140 Countries
Tourism Chamber Opposes Creation of Regional Tourism Offices
Central American Scientists Discuss Gene-Altered Foods
U.S. Boat Rescues Fishermen Lost at Sea
Wednesday, June 16:
Private-Sector Wages Will Increase by 6.27%
Health Fair Offers Discounted Services in San José
Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Cartago
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Thursday, June 17:
Rodríguez Welcomed Back with Parties, Congressional Hearing
Ecuadorian Minister Interested In Costa Rican Eco-Tourism Model
Journalist Detained for Allegedly Assisting Coercion of Witnesses in Murder Case
Suspected Drug Traffickers Detained, 240 Kilograms of Cocaine Found in Pacific
Friday June 18:
Finance Minister: Not Planning on Resigning
Police Evict 190 Families From Central Pacific Beach
Renowned Mental Health Expert Visits Curridabat Rehab Clinic
World Refugee Day Celebrated Tomorrow
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Week of June 21 - June 25, 2004
Monday, June 21:
National Soccer Team Advances Despite 1-1 Tie with Cuba
Gay Rights Group Denounces Ombudsman
Trade Talks with Dominican Republic Will Continue Next Weekend
Tuesday, June 22:
Soccer Federation Fires Head Coach Steve Sampson
Eviction of Street Vendors Postponed by Court Appeal
Medina Murder Trial Judge Receives Death Threats
Wednesday, June 23:
Women’s Affairs Minister Resigns
Conflict Resolution Center Celebrates Anniversary
Police Capture Man Wanted On Suspicion of Sexual Abuse
Thursday, June 24:
Security Minister Calls for Care of Juvenile Delinquent
Coca Cola Distributor Fined For Monopolistic Behavior
Chayanne to Perform in Costa Rica Next Month
Friday, June 25:
New Seismic Code Implemented
Murder Suspects Arrested
20 Kilos of Cocaine Found During Beach Clean-up
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Week of June 28 - July 2, 2004
Monday, June 28:
Air Traffic Controllers Continue Strike, Airports Operating
Pinto Convenes Costa Rican Players for American Cup
Panama Lifts Import Restrictions Placed on Costa Rican Products
Tuesday, June 29:
Government Remains Hard-Edged Against Striking Air Traffic Controllers
President of Central American Parliament Berates Costa Rica for Reduction Proposal
Bishop Admits Sending Money to Fugitive Priest
Wednesday, June 30:
Air Traffic Controllers’ Strike Continues, Safety Questioned
Public Sector Workers Demand Salary Increase
Universidad Nacional Honors U.S. Earthquake Expert
Thursday, July 1:
World Heritage Site In Guanacaste Expanded
Suspected Al Qaeda Member May be in Central America
Bambuzal Campesinos Can Find their Way Home
Friday, July 2:
Sentences of Convicted Killers Of U.S. Citizen Extended
Costa Rican Ambassador Leaves Embassy, Joins OAS
Ombudsman Files Case to Help Liver Transplant Patients
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Week of July 5 - July 9, 2004
Monday, July 5:
Bambuzal Campesinos Remain In Church, Announce Hunger Strike
Arias Asked to Testify in Solís Hearings
Nearly One Million Students On Mid-Term Vacation
Tuesday, July 6:
Decision to Pay Debt to Italy Unleashes Debate
Casa Alianza Announces Bomb Threat
Inflation for First Semester Registers at 6.26%
Wednesday, July 7:
Secretary General-Elect of OAS Meets With European Leaders
National Soccer Team Heads To Perú for American Cup
Thursday, July 8:
Government Help Rejected By Bambuzal Campesinos
New Medical Equipment Plant Opens in Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano Erupts
Police Seize 286 Liters of Suspected Illegal Liquor
Friday, July 9:
Costa Rican Boxers Win Every Fight So Far
Country to Work with Ecuador Regarding Banana Interests
Planning Ministers Meet in San José
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Week of July 12 - July 16, 2004
Monday, July 12:
Business Leaders Deny Abandoning President on CAFTA, Fiscal Reform
Brazil Crushes Costa Rica 4-1, Eliminates Team from Copa America
ICT Begins Moving Into New Offices
Tuesday, July 13:
U.S. Air-Traffic Controllers Announce Support for Striking Costa Ricans
CAFTA Negotiations Continue This Week
Costa Rican Named To U.N. Education Post
Wednesday, July 14:
Fugitive Tico Priest Believed to Be in Nicaragua
Ministries, Environmentalists Discuss Genetically Modified Organisms
No Sign of Missing Limón Fishermen
Commission Studying Caribbean Flooding to Meet
Thursday, July 15:
Identity of Detained Suspect Dubious, Police in Nicaragua Still Investigating
Ombudsman Sues Legislative Assembly
Conference on GMOs Open to the Public
Banco Cuscatlán Promotes Saving Among Youngsters
Friday, July 16:
Tico Soccer Team Wins, Moves To Next Round
Police in Nicaragua Release Suspect, Say He’s Not Fugitive Tico Priest
Police Investigate Speedboat Discovered by Residents
Search Continues for Missing Fisherman
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Week of July 19 - July 23, 2004
Monday, July 19:
Second Half of School Year Starts With More Promises of Infrastructure
Government Announces Ten-Year Sustainable Forest Plan
Tico Press Says Columbia Better, With Simple and Effective Soccer
Tuesday, July 20:
Turrialba Dairy Industry Diversifies Products
Monaco Aids Fight Against Child Cancer
Teachers Plan Work Stoppage For Higher Salaries
Immigration Authorities Deny Entry to More Than 25,000 During First Semester
Wednesday, July 21:
ICE Board Members Who Traveled to Prague Fired
Health Minister Supports Controversial Morning-After Pill
Official Calls for Approval Of New Immigration Law
Thursday, July 22:
Scientists Take Picture Of Costa Rica’s Innards
Plantains May Revive Southern Zone Economy
Moravia Residents Assist in Detaining Robbery Suspect
Friday, July 23:
135 Children at Shelter Tested for Syphilis
Schools Get Boost with Speech Therapy Equipment
Coldwell Banker to Begin Selling Franchises Here
PCD Agents Detain Alleged Drug Dealers in Cartago
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Week of July 26 - July 30, 2004
Monday, July 26:
Poll Shows Discontent on the Rise
Lawyer Says Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Still in Country
International Aviation Unions Ask Airlines to Suspend Costa Rican Flights
Tuesday, July 27:
Central Bank Tightens Monetary Policy to Curb Inflation
MINAE Calls for End to Poaching, Illegal Capture of Animals
Earthquake Jiggled Southern Zone
Tourism Increases In First Semester
Wednesday, July 28:
Update: Hostage Crisis Ends In Tragedy
Police Officer Takes Hostages at Chilean Embassy
Unions Increase Demands In National Strike
Government Aids Fishermen Affected By Fishing Ban
PCD Shuts Down Hotel Allegedly Used for Drug Sales
Thursday, July 29:
Country Mourns Embassy Killings
CAFTA to be Signed Again Next Week
Fate of Venezuelan Union Leader’s Refugee Status to be Decided in Weeks
INBio Discovers New Wasp Species
Friday, July 30:
Business Sector Concerned By Slow Pace of Reforms
Thousands Strike On Labor Issues
Police Raid “Massage Parlors”Suspected of Exploiting Women
U.S. Embassy Closed on Monday
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Week of August 02 - August 06, 2004
Monday, August 02:
Chileans Mourn Diplomats
Killed in Embassy Crisis
Public Employees
Threaten to Strike
German Captured with Nearly
Three Kilograms of Cocaine
Tuesday, August 03:
Nearly 1.5 Million People
Make Pilgrimage to
Cartago Basilica
WTO to Liberalize Tropical
Products, Proposes Substitution of Illicit Crops
Three Detained in
Connection With Death of
17-Year-Old Boy
Wednesday, August 04:
Three Costa Rican Ambassadors Resign
Arias Still Favorite Candidate But Losing Support, Poll Says
Ministry of Education Offers
Pre-registration this Week
Body of Missing Youth Found in Limón
Thursday, August 05:
Human Rights Court Decision
May Change Country's Press
Practices
Foreign Ministry Doesn't Know
Whereabouts of Venezuelan
Union Leader
Solidarity with Campesinos
Shines on Road Home
July Inflation Registers at 1.30%
Friday, August 06:
Iberia Will Fly Here Daily Starting in October
Graduating Chefs Show Off
Government Takes Steps to
Fire Striking Air Traffic
Controllers
Venezuelan Leader Given Asylum
No Longer in Costa Rica
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Week of August 09 - August 13, 2004
Monday, August 09:
Bambuzal Campesinos
Return to Sarapiquí
Special Commission To
Analyze Embassy Security
Canada Donates Funds
To Improve Labor Standards
Tuesday, August 10:
Region Has Low Expectations
For Summer Olympic Games
Four Arrested on Drug Charges after
Routine Checks in Southern Zone
New Optic Sensors
Installed in Pay Phones
Wednesday, August 11:
Negotiations Under Way to
End Strike by Air Traffic
Controllers
President's Popularity
Reaches All-Time Low,
According to Poll
More Costa Rican Ambassadors Resign
Thursday, August 12:
Private Bank Customers Panic,
Officials Say Rumors Unfounded
U.S. Bio-Terrorism Law
Goes into Full Effect Today
Melon, Watermelon Exports Surge
Friday, August 13:
Environmentalists Propose
Law Project Outlawing GMOs
Seismic Activity Stable
Suspected Drug Dealer
Arrested in San Pedro
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Week of August 16 - August 20, 2004
Monday, August 16:
Iraq Stomps Tico Soccer Team,
Qualifies for Quarter Finals
Country's Support of Iraq
Invasion Questioned Before
Supreme Court
After Panic, Everything Back
To Normal at BAC San José
Tuesday, August 17:
Former Presidency Minister
Questions Constitutionality of
South American Countries Propose
Free-Trade Pact with Central America
Swimmer Claudia Poll's
Olympic Hopes Dashed
Colombians Suspected of Transporting Eight Kilograms of Marijuana, Police Say
Wednesday, August 18:
Government Will Launch Campaign
To Promote Fuel Rationing
Small Farmers Share Organic Advice
Three Suspects Detained
After Botched Bank Robbery
Thursday, August 19:
Pacheco Cautious About New
Free-Trade Agreement
Proposals
Six Costa Rican Catholic Priests on Trial In the Vatican for Abuse Against Minors
Six Missing Fishermen
Found Alive
Friday, August 20:
Court Ruling Means
Progress for Blind People
Honduras Crushes
Costa Rica's National Team
Costa Rica Denies Quid Pro
Quo In Support for Korean Candidate
Costa Rican Agriculture Looks to Japanese Market
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Week of August 23 - August 27, 2004
Monday, August 23:
Strike May Threaten Today's Commute
Appeals Court Gives Go-Ahead
To San José Vendor Eviction
Country's Banana Sales Increase
Tuesday, August 24:
Protest against Riteve Halts Traffic
Infant Mortality Rate Decreases
To Lowest Level in 20 Years
Police Seize 800 Kilograms of
Marijuana in Southern Zone
Japan Donates Ambulance to Alajuela
Wednesday, August 25:
Nationwide Strike
Paralyzes Transport
Chamber of Tourism Blasts
Chaos Caused by Roadblocks
Thursday, August 26:
President: U.S. Filmmaker's
Assertions Not Accurate
Most Blockades Removed,
General Strike Announced
Venezuelan Ambassador
Reports Kidnapping Threats
Friday, August 27:
Protests against Riteve
Continue with Strike
High Court Rejects Three
Actions against Tax Plan
Tico Lights Himself on Fire after
Learning of Son's Death in Iraq
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Week of August 30 - September 03, 2004
Monday, August 30:
U.S. Candidate's Sister Vies for
Votes from Expats in Costa Rica
Agents Topple “Most Powerful” Drug Ring in Pacific Port Town
Tuesday, August 31:
Officials: U.S. Trade Agreement
Won't Affect Oil Exploration Ban
Government Officials, Union
Leaders Return to
Negotiating Table
Vice-Foreign Minister to
Tour European Countries
Wednesday, September 01:
Finance Minister Resigns
New Tico Ambassador
To United States Named
Nanotechnology Lab
Inaugurated in San José
Thursday, September 02:
Government Unveils 2005 Budget
Monument to Commemorate
Victims of 9/11 Tragedy
Police Break Up Alleged
Caribbean Distribution Ring
Friday, September 03:
Caja Directors Formally Accused Of Misusing Public Funds
Humane Society Opens
Regional Offices Here
August Inflation Registers at 0.97%
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Week of September 06 - September 10, 2004
Monday, September 06:
Former President Linked To Social-Security Scandal
Central Bank President Says
He is Not Going to Resign
U.S. Embassy
Closed Today
Tuesday, September 07:
Judge Prohibits Ex-President
From Leaving Country
Quake Strikes
Nicoya Peninsula
Flights To, From
Miami Resume
Wednesday, September 08:
Presidency Minister,
Finance Vice-Minister Resign
Government to Meet
With Riteve Tomorrow
Earthquake Hits
Central Pacific Coast
Thursday, September 09:
Former Caja Chief Arrested,
Placed in Preventive Detention
Trade, Transport
Ministers Resign
Cats to Take
To the Runway
Friday, September 10:
President Abel Pacheco
Says He's Not Leaving
High Court Rules President's
War Support Unconstitutional
Comptroller General Declares
Riteve Contract Unconstitutional
Flood Alert Issued for
Pacific Central, Southern Zones
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Week of September 13 - September 17, 2004
Monday, September 13:
Sept. 11 Tragedy Remembered
With Ceremony, Artistic Memorial
President Maintains
Country Not in Crisis
More Catholics Leaving Church
Tuesday, September 14:
President Pacheco Names
Three New Ministers
Floods Recede in
Southern Pacific Zone
Jane Goodall Visits Costa Rica
Wednesday, September 15:
Country Celebrates
Independence Day
Immigration Bill
Advances in Congress
Company Denounces
Phone-Card Fraud
Thursday, September 16:
Central America Celebrates
Independence With Hard
Look at Corruption, Poverty
Former President Rodríguez
Begins Job as OAS Secretary General
Top Student Speakers Compete
Friday, September 17:
International Peacemaker
Receives Honorary Doctorate
Costa Rican Pineapple Juice
Grows in Popularity Worldwide
President Pacheco
Heads to United States
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Week of September 20 - September 24, 2004
Monday, September 20:
Director of Casa Alianza
Fired After Paying for Sex
President Fills Cabinet Positions
President Tells International
Press Costa Rica is Doing Fine
Tuesday, September 21:
Minister Announces
Riteve Changes, Audit
Suspect in Investment Scam
Charged with Fraud
Journalists' Association
Celebrates 35 th Anniversary
President Pacheco Honored By
Business Chamber in Florida
Wednesday, September 22:
U.S. President Bush Supports
Costa Rica-sponsored Cloning Ban
President Pacheco Speaks
Before the United Nations
Drug Police Bust Italian
Cocaine Trafficking Ring
Thursday, September 23:
World Investment
Report Unveiled
Cases of Dengue Decreasing
U.S. Announces Requirement
Of Electronic Passport or Visa
Friday, September 24:
Monsanto Scales Back
Costa Rica Operations
Former President Rodríguez
Celebrated as OAS
Secretary General
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Week of September 27 - October 01, 2004
Monday, September 27:
Suspect Sentenced for
Killing Retired U.S. Man
International Tourism Day Celebrated Today
Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama Addresses Costa Rica
Tuesday, September 28:
Dalai Lama Commends Costa Rica,
Talks about Cultivating Compassion
ICE Board Members
Who Went to Prague Fired
Monsanto Says it Left
To Increase Efficiency
Wednesday, September 29:
Government Plans to Increase
Budget to Combat Corruption
Government to Kick-off
Campaign to Save Fuel
President Appoints New Ambassador to OAS
Thursday, September 30:
Former Trade Minister
Recaps His Time in Office
Intel Donates
4,000 Processors
Police Destroy 408,011
Marijuana Plants
Friday, October 01:
Worldwide Drug
Recall Announced
Agricultural Exports
Continue to Grow
SETENA Rejects
Study for Pocosol Dam
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Week of October 04 - October 08, 2004
Monday, October 04:
Rural Women Find Success in Sweet Sustainable Business
President Tells Rodríguez to
Speak up or Resign from OAS
TACA Airline Group
Announces Fare Reduction
Tuesday, October 05:
President Asks Rodríguez
To Resign from OAS
Unions Threaten
To Strike Again
Trial of Suspected
Pedophile Underway
Wednesday, October 06:
Prosecutor's Office Will Determine
Action against Former President
Pacheco to Sign
Anti-Corruption Law
Security MinistryFinds Bag of Passports
Thursday, October 07:
Congressmen Seek Help
From France in Alcatel Case
Tourism Groups Express
Concern About Airport Traffic
Costa Rica, Nicaragua toClean Up San Juan River
74 Arrested on Suspicion of
Sex Crimes in Past Five Years
Friday, October 08:
Chamber Helps Daycare Center
For Children of Street Vendors
National Civic Movement Postpones Strike
Alcatel Organizes Internal
Team to Analyze Costa Rican
Corruption Cases
ICE Predicts Shortage Of Cell Phone Lines
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Week of October 11 - October 15, 2004
Monday, October 11:
Judge Issues International
Capture Order for Ex-President
Finance Minister
Rejects Budget Changes
Ecotourism Forum
Begins Later This Week
Tuesday, October 12:
Pacheco: Foreign Investment
Combats Poverty
Peek into Culture Offered
Through Little Windows
Groups to March
Against Corruption
140 Nicaraguans Immigrants
Detained; Most Deported
Wednesday, October 13:
Pacheco Booed, Three Arrested
In March Against Corruption
Ombudsman Calls on Europe
To Investigate Companies
Crime at Limón Carnaval
Limited to Possession
Thursday, October 14:
State Asked to Require
Better Tests for Generic Drugs
Legislative Assembly Considers
Extending Punishment for
Offering Bribes
Legislators Suggest Breaking
Ties With Taiwan for
Questionable Donations
Friday, October 15:
Ex-President Declined to
Answer Legislative
Commission's Questions
Political Party Founder Takes His Own Life
Ex-President Rodríguez Expected
To Return to Costa Rica Today
ICE Will Deny New Contracts to
Alcatel, Ericsson and Inabensa
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Week of October 18 - October 22, 2004
Monday, October 18:
Ex-President in House Arrest
After Return to Costa Rica
Honduran Coach: “Playing
Costa Rica Is Harder than
the Hexagonal”
Taiwan Denies Hidden Payments
To Costa Rica, Nicaragua
Tuesday, October 19:
UNICEF Proposes New
Policies to Help Indigenous
Spanish Firm Refutes
Corruption Accusations
Rice Producers Could Lose
$10 Million Because of Plague
Wednesday, October 20:
Government Begins Emergency
Fuel Conservation Plan
Ex-President Received
Taiwan Money “As a Loan”
Fraudulent E-mails
Target Citibank Customers
U.S. Voters Abroad:
Still Time Left to Vote
Thursday, October 21:
Transparency International:
Country Doesn't Pass
Corruption Test
Judicial Investigators Confirm
Comptroller General Forged
Signatures
Friday, October 22:
Foreign Minister Opens U.N. Cloning Debate
Costa Rican Consulates
Investigated for Fraud on
Auto Import
New Non-stop Flights Announced
From San José to Los Angeles
OPEP to Increase
Oil Production
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Week of October 25 - October 29, 2004
Monday, October 25:
Former President Begins
His Nine Months in Jail
Boats Sink Outside
Pacific Coast Marina
Taiwan Opens Latin American Plaza
In Spite of Corruption Scandals
Police Apprehend Immigrants
En Route to United States
Tuesday, October 26:
Public Works Minister Resigns
Citing Stress-Related Problems
Total Lunar Eclipse
Tomorrow Night
Country's Trade Deficit
Surges Nearly 40%
Transparency International
Demands Probe of Alcatel
Wednesday, October 27:
Improvements in Past Decade
Deemed Insufficient for Development
Country Ranks 35th in
Press-Freedom Index
New Butterfly Species
Named for Costa Rica
Drugs Seized in Panama
Near Costa Rican Border
Thursday, October 28:
Another Former President
Implicated in Alcatel Scandal
Health Officials Deny
Medication Caused Deaths
Housing Ministers Analyze
Latin American Shortage
Region's Foreign Ministers Lobby
for Central American OAS Candidate
Friday, October 29:
Finance Ministry, Police
Crack Down On Contraband
Tourists Can Carry
Copy of Passport
Spain Begins Investigation of
Alleged Bribe to former President
European Union's Tariff Increase
For Bananas Draws Criticism
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Week of November 01 - November 05, 2004
Monday, November 01:
Former President Rodríguez
Sent to La Reforma Prison
Costa Rican Legislator
Linked to Alcatel Payments
Mother, Daughter Arrested with
Cocaine-filled Balloons in Stomach
Tuesday, November 02:
Ex-President Calderón Linked to
Another Alleged Loan Scandal
Investigators Raid
Alcatel Advisor's Properties
U.S. Election Coverage
Available on Shortwave Radio
Wednesday, November 03:
Government Attorney's Office
Named Corruption Authority
Costa Rica to Apologize
To Leaders of Rio Group
Career Diplomat is Country's
New Ambassador to OAS
Thursday, November 04:
Ex-President Rodríguez
Files Habeas Corpus
Ex-President Calderón
Appeals Jail Order
Prosecutors Begin Probe of
Payments to Ex-President Figueres
Study Investigates
What Children Fear
Friday, November 05:
Airports Seek to Reduce High-Season Wait Time
Truck, Taxi Drivers to Protest
Riteve Monopoly , U.S. Trade Pact
Legislators Reject Videoconference
Meeting Proposed by Figueres
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Week of November 08 - November 12, 2004
Monday, November 08:
Casa Alianza Closes
Costa Rica Operations
Following Ex-Director's Sex Scanda
U.S. Fugitive Arrested;
Suspected of Child Cruelty
Ex-President Calderón MovedFrom Hospital Back to Jail
Ex-President Rodríguez
Paints His Jail Cell
Tuesday, November 09:
Trial Begins For Man
Suspected of Killing Girl
Registration Opens for
Artisans' Competition
Nation's Police Chiefs Will be Replaced this Month
Ex-President Calderón
Appeals Jail Sentence
Wednesday, November 10:
Foundation Donates $8 Million
To Stop Poaching in Southern Zone
Business Leaders Announce
Campaign to Promote Trade Pact
$70 Million Project
Aims to Renovate Limón
Legislature Begins Session
On Comptroller's Future
Thursday, November 11:
Debate Over GMO
Moratorium Heats Up
Former Caja President
Released from Jail
Downpours Flood
Caribbean Communities
Friday, November 12:
Region's Presidents Analyze
Immigration, Gangs and OAS
Candidacy
Tourism Here Increases20% Compared to Last Year
Floods Prompt Evacuation of
More Than 2,000 on Caribbean
Costa Rica Expresses Its
Condolences for Arafat's Death
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Week of November 15 - November 19, 2004
Monday, November 15:
Rumsfeld Lauds Nicaragua
As Strong U.S. Ally
Airport Operator Loses
Arbitration Suit
Court Rules in Favor of Blind Man and Dog in Restaurant
Tuesday, November 16:
Airport Manager Says Renovation
Could Restart in Early 2005
Legislators Take Stand
Against Shark Finning
Mother of Dissident Asks
Political Leaders for Help
Wednesday, November 17:
Finance Ministry Launches
Lottery to Fight Tax Evasion
Costa Rica's Soccer Team to Face
Honduras Tonight in Vital Match
Festival of the Arts to Gain
International Exposure
Thursday, November 18:
Ticos Tie Honduras, Advance to Final
World Cup Soccer Qualifying Round
Ex-President Rodríguez
Criticizes Prosecutor's Office
Exchanging Debt for Education
Key Proposal at Costa Rica n Summit
Friday, November 19:
Woman Donates
Kidney to Stranger
Trade Minister Stresses
Need for Economic Unity
Trash Piles Up in Tibás,Health Ministry Files Charges
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Week of November 22 - November 26, 2004
Monday, November 22:
Central Pacific Wakes to
Earthquake Damage
Summit's Resolutions Emphasize
Education, Unity
Ex-President's Nomination
Receives Mixed Reaction
Tuesday, November 23:
Young Girl's Killer
Sentenced to 30 Years
Earthquake Leaves
Shattering Losses
Country's Hotels 100% Booked
For Upcoming Holiday Season
Wednesday, November 24:
University Rectors Announce
Education Initiative
Government Releases
Earthquake Damage Figures
Court Extends Detention Order
For Murder Suspects
Thursday, November 25:
Two U.S. Citizens Deported
Latin American-Iberian Parliament
To Be Formed by 2005
Mel Gibson Scopes Out
Costa Rican Location
Friday, November 26:
Poverty at Highest Level
In Past Decade, Survey Shows
Mystery Surrounds Death Of U.S. Citizen in San José
Petroleum Costs On the Rise
Arts Festival
Ends on Sunday
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Week of November 29 - December 03, 2004
Monday, November 29:
Eight Crewmembers Rescued
After Fishing Boat Explosion
Pacheco Places Conditions onSupport For OAS Candidate
Eighty Nicaraguans Apprehended At Border Region Farm
Tuesday, November 30:
Turtle Rescue Group
Cleans Up Boat Wreckage
Lawmakers Meet to Discuss
Laws Against Sexual Exploitation
of Children
Country's Last Cellular Phone Lines On Sale Now
Wednesday, December 01:
Poker Tournament
Begins Tomorrow
Trade Minister: Tico Position
On Banana Tariffs Prudent
Nobel Prize-Winning Author
Supports Costa Rican Film Effort
Immigration to Latin America
Lessening, United Nations Say
Thursday, December 02:
56 th Anniversary of Army Abolition
Features Destruction of Guns
Congress Will Review
Fishing Law Project
Art Displayed on
Streets of Escazú
Friday, December 03:
U.S. Citizen's Death ApparentlyCaused by Cocaine Overdose
President Pacheco Insists Donations
Do Not Influence His Government
November Inflation Registers at 1.40%
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Week of December 06 - December 10, 2004
Monday, December 06:
Amateur From Connecticut Hits Jackpot at Poker Tour International
Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
Police Discover $40 Million
Importer Fraud
Claudia Poll Wins U.S. Open
Tuesday, December 07:
Charity Organizations Seek
Holiday Donations, Volunteers
Authorities Find Bodies of
Missing Tourists in Nicaragua
Supreme Elections Tribunal's
Auditor Calls for Investigation
Endangered Squirrel Monkeys
Relocated to Better Enclosure
Wednesday, December 08:
More than 40,000 Hits on New
Web Site for Missing Costa Ricans
Vote to Oust Comptroller
Delayed Again
Officials Prepare For
Tourist Season Influx
Thursday, December 09:
Prosecutor's Office Makes Formal
Accusations in Journalist's Murder
Case
Ombudsman's Office Denounces
Corporal Punishment of Children
Limón Coastguards Search for Lost Boat
Italian Tenor Andrea Bocelli
Scheduled to Perform in Costa Rica
Friday, December 10:
Anti-Narcotics Authorities from
Region Meet in Costa Rica
New Study Shows Citizen Apathy
Court Annuls Controversial
Gold Mining Concession
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Week of December 13 - December 17, 2004
Monday, December 13:
Beach Town Businesses Take
On Infrastructure Problems
Costa Ricans Optimistic
Despite Corruption Scandals
At Least 50 Houses and
Shacks Destroyed in Fire
Tuesday, December 14:
Country Launches Commission on
International Humanitarian Law
Francisco Flores VisitsTo Promote OAS Candidacy
Hundreds Left
Homeless After Fire
Wednesday, December 15:
Horde of Angry Students
Storms Education Ministry
Legislature Votes to RemoveComptroller General
Nicaraguan Police Confiscate 224 Kilos Of Cocaine on Costa Rican Border
Thursday, December 16:
2005 a Year For Quality, NotQuantity, in Tourism Sector
British Businessman
Stabbed to Death
Man with Bin Laden Mask
Shot by Taxi Drive
Friday, December 17:
Chamber of Commerce Criticizes
President's Stance on Trade Pact
Security Ministry Creates
Special Unit to Protect Embassies
Central American Presidents Make Call to Approve CAFTA
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Week of December 20 - December 24, 2004
Monday, December 20:
New Fishing Law
One Step Away
El Salvador First to
Ratify CAFTA
Calls to Cell Phones in
Nicaragua Blocked
Court Reinstates Ericsson Cell Phone Contract
Tuesday, December 21:
Alterra, Government Reach
Preliminary Agreement
Finance Ministry Announces
New Tax Minister
Salvadoran Candidate Flores
Confident of OAS Election
Wednesday, December 22:
Soup Kitchen ServesIndigenous Community
Ex-President Receives Six MoreMonths of Preventive Detention
Caribbean ProvinceOn Yellow Alert
Thursday, December 23:
Authorities Arrest Alleged
International Drug Dealers
Ombudsman Lists New Year's Goals,Announces New Prison Phone Service
Journalist's Murder
Remains Unresolved
Friday, December 24:
More Than 42,000 Foreigners
Turned Back at Border in 2004
Foreign Direct Investment Here
Reaches $582 Million This Year
Priest Might Face More Prison Time
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