Washington, Feb 6 (EFE).- US President Donald Trump said here Wednesday that by next week he may be able to formally confirm that the Islamic State terror organization has lost all the territory it once controlled. At present, the group commonly referred to as ISIS is clinging to just 1 percent of the territory it …
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San Jose, Feb 6 (EFE).– Two more women have claimed that they suffered sexual abuse by former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, who already faces one accusation of sexual assault for an alleged 2014 incident. The cases revealed in recent hours are those of Costa Rican journalist Nono Antillon, whose public testimony was reported by …
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Por: Juan Manuel Calderón, Cónsul General de México en San José En esta ocasión me da mucho gusto compartir con la comunidad de origen mexicano de esta circunscripción y lectores de La Oferta que en pocos días la Ventanilla de Salud del Consulado General de México en San José incorporará un espacio permanente en sus …
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March 20, 1996 by Yolanda Reynolds Education of our youth is today a priority for parents, community leaders, educators and politicians. In the 1960’s, fear of the Soviet Union dominating the world with sophisticated technology inspired an unsurpassed drive to educate as many people in the United States as possible. Today, there is international competition …
March 13, 1996 Text by Yolanda Reynolds Photos by Mary J. Andrade A group of San Joseans gathered Saturday evening to plan for suitable activities to demonstrate their concern for the recent killing of Gustavo Soto Meza by a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Deputy. Reports are that Soto was shot in the neck as he …
by Yolanda Reynolds The Mexican Heritage Gardens project is inching closer to reality. The San Jose City Council, in a 9-2 vote last Thursday, approved a “Master Agreement” between the Redevelopment Agency/City Council and the Mexican Heritage Corporation for the development of the Mexican Cultural Heritage Gardens Community Center at the corner of Alum Rock …
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Text and photos by Patricia Alisau As unlikely it seems, a hurricane almost dashed the hopes of the first Riviera Maya Jazz Festival. “It almost didn’t take place,” Dario Flota, head of the Quintana Roo Tourism Board and organizer of the event, said, “because of the impending storm.” Against all odds, the show opened, Hurricane …
Alvarado says serving the Board “is where I feel I should be.” February 7, 1996 By Yolanda Reynolds Photos by Mary J. Andrade Santa Clara County Supervisor Blanca Alvarado opened her election campaign headquarters at 2839 Story Road last Saturday morning. Alvarado was appointed to the Board of Supervisors on January 17,1995 to the seat …
February 1, 1996 by Yolanda Reynolds Last week, at a memorial service at CET (Center for Employment Training) for Dr. Antonio Soto, a striking message was obvious – one person, can make a difference. Dr. Soto was one such person who was inspired and has inspired others. If Dr. Soto were to read such a …
February 1, 1996 by Yolanda Reynolds Rudy Galindo, whose name is now a household name in San Jose, is a breath of fresh air in the ranks of star athletes. After years on the ice and countless other hours of exercise Galindo achieved a major mile stone in his career choice of competition figure skating. …
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