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Costa Rica Authorities Dismantel Mexican Drug Cartel
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) made several raids in the southern region and one in San Jose Costa Rica.The raids are taking place to dismantle a gang linked to international drug trafficking.According to statements given to Radio Watch by...
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U.S. and Costa Rica Coast Guard Intercept Boat Transporting Narcotics
U.S. authorities along with the Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat in international waters approximately 100 miles from Puerto Limon Costa Rica, suspected of transporting narcotics.Ministry of Public Security made a statement saying could be carrying cocaine or marijuana (high...
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Bank Delinquency Rates Slightly Higher Than Last Year
San Jose - Pre- crisis real estate and construction projects are still taking their toll on banks as delinquency rates are a couple points higher than last year this time.The National Bank (BNCR) was just slightly than normal...
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5.2 Chile Earthquake Shakes Region
An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale struck in southern Chile, but no casualties or damage was reported.The Chile earthquake occurred at 04:33 hours (08:33 GMT) and its epicenter located onshore, approximately 600 south-southwest of Santiago, according...
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A Sufficient Response to the Human Crisis?
The gulf between the spiritual and political dimensions in human life has never been wider, while at the same time harmony between the two has never been more urgently necessary, or possible. But can they really go together?For me...
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Nicaragua Interoceanic Canal Moving Forward
San Jose - A bill for the Nicaragua Interoceanic Canal's construction, which President Daniel Ortega sent Tuesday to the National Assembly states that the project would complement and not compete with the Panama Canal.Costa Rica’s Foreign Ministry decided...
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Benefits Of Exporting Costa Rica Energy Questionable
San Jose - The export of energy qualifies as a "national interest" says Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), but several organizations think generating power for sale to other countries is questionable, as it will be at the expense...
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Central American Court of Justice Rules on Nicaragua Costa Rica Border Road
- The Central American Court of Justice (CCJ) called the Costa Rica Nicaragua border road "high risk and environmental hazard" and that the south bank border road of the river San Juan, breaches Nicaragua's sovereignty.At a press conference...
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Standing on a Stump in the Universe
Yesterday was windy, and the strong breezes burnished the foothills, making the sentinel rock in the canyon stand out sharply against a cobalt blue sky.The winds calmed down by midnight, and before going to bed I went out to...
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Comunales Nicoya Celebrates Inspiring Women in the Second Edition of “Blue Ideas”
In commemoration of Mother's Day, the Nicoya Azul Canton brand of the Municipality of Nicoya held the second edition...