Yearly Archives: 2015
Guatemala’s Interior Minister Denies Luxuries at Zavala Jail
Q24N - (Prensa Latina) Guatemala''s Interior Minister, Eunice Mendizabal, denied that the prison where former President Otto Perez Molina (2012-2015) is held today is a luxury prison as some media press suggested.
According to the minister, the former president, subjected to trial for several crimes related to a corruption scandal...
“Black Friday” The New Holiday in Costa Rica
TICO BULL - OK, please someone give ME an answer to how was it possible that Multiplaza Escazu on Friday was jam packed with shoppers. Isn't Friday a work day in Costa Rica? And if everyone is working why isn't the mall empty, as it is every Friday.
For those...
“Black Friday” Turns Into “Fin de Semana Negro”
QCOSTARICA - This year, in Costa Rica "Black Friday" has become Fin de Semana Negro" (Black Weekend) as the promotions continue past the traditional one day, continuing into the weekend until Monday, with the so called "Cyber Monday".
The number of retailers joining the Black Friday promotions grew this year...