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Arias Draws Criticism for Lobbying

By Sandy at 02/15/07 23:45

Arias, 66, is spending time lobbying for disarmament in Washington, D.C., New York and Europe although he states that is is also to elevate Costa Rica's profile. However, this is all drawing criticism as many feel he is spending far to much time on disarmament topics.

Original source: ticotimes.net. Arias Seeks Disarmament Abroad

Arias Draws Criticism for Lobbying

Arias, 66, is spending time lobbying for disarmament in Washington, D.C., New York and Europe although he states that is is also to elevate Costa Rica's profile. However, this is all drawing criticism as many feel he is spending far to much time on disarmament topics.

Original source: ticotimes.net. Arias Seeks Disarmament Abroad

Maria de los Angeles Antillon Guerrero in conflict with Husband

Maria de los Angeles Antillon Guerrero is in conflic with her husband who ia a lawyer for the U. S. pharmaceutical companies who are registering their trademarks in Costa Rica. Free trade opponents say they will go against assembly deputies by voting for the United States Treaty.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Unions say Liberacion leader has conflict with treaty, husband's job

Maria de los Angeles Antillon Guerrero in conflict with Husband

Maria de los Angeles Antillon Guerrero is in conflic with her husband who ia a lawyer for the U. S. pharmaceutical companies who are registering their trademarks in Costa Rica. Free trade opponents say they will go against assembly deputies by voting for the United States Treaty.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Unions say Liberacion leader has conflict with treaty, husband's job

Ants Remember Valentines Day

A very happy mother ant is rejoicing Valentine's Day as one of her offspring remembered to bring her home a flower. The leaf cutting ant had mommy in mind when he brought her a flower, not to be eaten, but to be used as a growing medium for the fungus that feeds the colony.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Even the ants remember to bring home a little gift for their mommy

Ants Remember Valentines Day

A very happy mother ant is rejoicing Valentine's Day as one of her offspring remembered to bring her home a flower. The leaf cutting ant had mommy in mind when he brought her a flower, not to be eaten, but to be used as a growing medium for the fungus that feeds the colony.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Even the ants remember to bring home a little gift for their mommy

26 Year-Old Torres Castro Arrested

Torres Castro, 26 was detained and arrested for suspected murder. Castro is a member of a very feared street gang in El Salvador. The FBI in Los Angeles says the gangs are extending their reach in troubling ways.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Salvatrucha gang member held here for deportation

26 Year-Old Torres Castro Arrested

Torres Castro, 26 was detained and arrested for suspected murder. Castro is a member of a very feared street gang in El Salvador. The FBI in Los Angeles says the gangs are extending their reach in troubling ways.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Salvatrucha gang member held here for deportation

Faster Route to Pacific

April will see the beginning of a 48-mile (77 kilomenter highway which will provide a faster route to the Pacific. This highway could have an enormous impact on real estate prices along the beaches.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Work begins on Pacific route in April, ministry says

Faster Route to Pacific

April will see the beginning of a 48-mile (77 kilomenter highway which will provide a faster route to the Pacific. This highway could have an enormous impact on real estate prices along the beaches.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Work begins on Pacific route in April, ministry says