Guatemala News Oct 3, 2011 - Efrain Recinos passes away, God loves Manuel Baldizon, and Marimba Mario Brothers

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(Guatemala City, Guatemala)

Efrain Recinos passes away, God loves Manuel Baldizon, and Marimba Mario Brothers

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Efrain Recinos passes away


Efrain Recinos, the master architect, artist, sculptor and much much more passed away after many productive years doing good for Guatemala. His masterpiece was the Gran Teatro Nacional, and his impact is seen in many major works all over Guatemala.



List of accomplishments

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God loves Manuelito Baldizon


Oh yes He does - unless, of course, Manuelito does not follow up on his campaign promises - then he's going to be in trouble! Baldizon, one of two candidates who will be voted on for president in November, sees a break in the rain as God's favor (ok...) and promises, among other things, to keep giving away food (la bolsa solidaria), fertilizer, and tons of other things. We at All-About-Guatemala.com would loooove to know how he's going pay for these things...maybe by reducing the president's $18000/month salary? We'll see!

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Current Listeria outbreak not related to Guatemalan melons


An F.D.A. spokesman said in an e-mail that the agency lifted the restriction, called an import alert, because the Del Monte Fresh Produce submitted an independent audit of the farm showing that it was following good agricultural practices. It also submitted tests showing that no cantaloupes were found containing pathogens.

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Mario Brothers Music on the Marimba


For those that love Mario Brothers AND the Marimba







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