Archive for February 22nd, 2007

Venezuelan President Closes Aluminum Plant

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

by Rod Hughes from press reports
President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez said yesterday that he is closing a Venezuela-owned aluminum plant in the Costa Rican town of Esparza for “geopolitical, economic and technical” reasons, denying that he is making the move out of anger at critical statements made by President Oscar Arias of Costa Rica.
The Costa […]

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Puntarenas Edges Houston Dynamos in Tourney Game 1-0

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Kurt Bernard did it again.
For the second time in a week he brought glory upon himself by making a saving goal that led to victory in international soccer match. Only a few days ago his goal, with five minutes to go, tied the game between a tough Panama team and the Costa Rican All Stars […]

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