A 36-year-old Genoan businessman was
shot dead in Csota Rican capital San José two days ago, local
newspaper Il Scolo XIX said Friday.
Salvatore Ponzo, who imported pineapples and other fruit to
Italy, was killed by a two-man hit team on a scooter near the
Italian embassy.
His Ecuadorean girlfriend Toaquiza Lopez, 26, was seriously
injured.
At least 20 shell cases were recovered at the scene, police
chief Daniel Calderon said, and a manhunt has been launched.
Ten days ago another Italian businessman, Stefano
Calandrelli, was killed in Costa Rica.
The 50-year-old had been working there for over 20 years.
The Italian foreign ministry said it was following the latest
case and Rome prosecutors opened a probe.
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