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Monthly Archives: January, 2009

A Penny for Their Enviro Thoughts

What are the greatest environmental challenges that Costa Rica is facing? “Without a doubt, the lack of environmental leadership from the government, which has demonstrated...

Osa to Make Driving Less Bumpy for Tourists

Southern Costa Rica is set for smoother driving after the Osa municipal government announced it will spend ¢862 million (more than $1.6 million) on...

2008 Death Toll Tops 1,000 Mark

The Costa Rican Red Cross responded to 1,090 cases of violent death in 2008, surpassing 2007’s total of 966, with car crashes and murders...

Mexican Busted With Coke in Hat, Gut

Costa Rican police have charged a Mexican traveling through JuanSantamaríaInternationalAirport on his way to Guadalajara with smuggling 750 grams of cocaine, security officials said. The...

DUI Deaths Down But Overall Traffic Deaths Up

The number of deaths caused by drunk drivers last year was 54, down from 62 in 2007. Only two people died in such incidents...

U.S. FDA to Open Regional Office in San José

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration  will open an office here to help make sure Latin American exports meet U.S. quality standards. To better regulate...

Palmares to Party On, But With Some Limits

Despite facing some sobering realities, the Fiestas de Palmares will party on. The annual 12-day festival of food, drinking, crafts and carnival rides that...

Costa Rica Tennis Tournament Copa del Café Tourney Boosts Tico Economy

Selling out the first two nights, the Copa del Café tennis tournament taking place this week in the western San José suburb of Escazú...

Calling U.S. From C.R. Has Gotten Cheaper

Phone calls to popular international destinations have become as much as 15 percent cheaper, the daily La Nación reported. The price to call the United...

Harder Times Ahead for Tico Economy

Economists across the board have been predicting harder times ahead in the market for some time now. The recent holiday season ended with a...

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