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Costa Rica's President Arias looks at a house collapsed by an earthquake, in Poasito de Vara Blanca
13 Jan 2009
Source: Reuters
 
Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias (2nd R) looks at a house collapsed by an earthquake, in Poasito de Vara Blanca January 13, 2009. The final death toll in Costa Rica from a 6.1 magnitude earthquake last week will likely rise to around 40 after an emergency official on Monday scaled back the number of people missing. REUTERS/Presidential House/Handout (COSTA RICA). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.
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