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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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