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~ 18/11/05

Brujas 4 - Saprissa 3
Perez Zeledon 2 - Carmelita 1
Cartago - Santos (rain delay - Wednesday Nov. 23)

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In a much stronger showing than previous marches, CAFTA opponents stormed the streets Thursday in a peaceful march to the Legistalive Assembly building.  Traffic was not severly affected as there was a strong showing by Transit Officials and those that could avoided downtown at all costs. Many political figures and a couple vice presidential candidates attended too: expresident Rodrigo Carazo, excandidate Rolando Araya, current candidatos Juan José Vargas (PPP) and  Humberto Arce (UP) , and finally  Epsy Campbell (PAC) y Gloria Valerín (UP) both candidates for the Vice-presidency.

A pro-CAFTA rally is slated for Thursday, November 24th.

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Costa Ricans and authorities are on alert for the dangerous red tide that is currently affecting Nicaragua. The red tide is a concentration of marine organisms that generates toxins harmful to mollusks and shellfish.

Tourists or residents in areas affected by a red tide, should not eat seafood caught in the area.  The Vigilance Commission in Costa Rica monitors coastal waters and mollusks monthly, and takes even more comprehensive samples when on alert.