August 30, 2008

Orinda Man Made Child Pornography With 12-Year-Old

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A 61-year-old Orinda man admits he had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old Costa Rican girl for three years and used her to make child pornography.

Nicaraguan Passes Himself Off For 35 Years As Costa Rican To Collect Pension

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It wasn't that Carlos Pavon Ruiz, who lived in Costa Rica for 35 years under a false identity, was ashamed of being a Nicaraguan, he assumed the identity of Miguel Reyes Abarca, a Costa Rican who had ...

Costa Rica-The Undiscovered Central South Pacific Real Estate Boom Free E-Seminar Invitation

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Hacienda Matapalo and the Central South Region of Costa Rica contain some of the most enchanting environments in the world, both natural and those created to enhance the comforts of our residents. Suc...

August 29, 2008

President Arias Asks Dalai Lama to Postpone Visit

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Costa Rican president Oscar Arias asked Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama to postpone a private visit to the country, citing that Arias won't be in the country to receive him.

Latin America Equity Funds Hard Hit In Late August - EPFR

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-(Dow Jones)- Emerging market equity funds saw continued outflows in the fourth week of August, with Latin America stringing together a 12th straight week of losses for a total of

Mysterious calls to Latin America land $3,246.91 charge on AT&T bill

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Q. I'm having a problem with AT&T. On my business's March billing statement, AT&T charged me $3,246.91 for long distance calls made to Spain, Cuba and Nicaragua. I called AT&T to dispute these charges...

Dominican Republic June inflation soars to 12%, tops Latin America’s 8.9%

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SANTIAGO, CHILE. - While Latin America’s inflation climbed to 8.9 percent in June, Dominican Republic’s figure soared to 12 percent compared with the same month last year, according to the Economi...

Nicaragua - Journalist claims cancellation of his television programme is due to government pressure

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(IAPA/IFEX) - The following is a 26 August 2008 IAPA press release: Nicaraguan journalist's claims raise IAPA concern Miami (August 26, 2008) - The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expres...

In Latin America, Slow and Steady Wins the Race

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A scenario in which Brazil's growth overtakes Argentina's will have important long-term implications for regional business, and in turn, the portfolios of Latin America-oriented investors. In this pie...

UN agency predicts 4.7% economic growth in Latin America in 2008

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The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and Caribbean on Thursday predicted 4.7-percent growth for the Latin American economy in 2008. Despite a slowdown in the global economy, economic growth in...