Archive for May 9th, 2006

Chávez Cancels Plans to Attend Arias’ Inauguration

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006

Controversial Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez at the last minute cancelled his plans to attend today’s ceremony to inaugurate Oscar Arias, citing “problems with his agenda,” according to the daily La Nación.
Chávez announced the cancellation Sunday on his radio program “Aló Presidente,” apologizing to Arias for his absence and reiterating his interest in working with Central […]

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Arias Returns to Presidency

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006

By Rebecca Kimitch,  Tico Times Staff
Nobel laureate Oscar Arias returned to the presidency yesterday in a ceremony at the National Stadium during which he pledged to lead Costa Rica out of indecision and into development.
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