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Monthly Archives: January, 2009

’09 to Test Arias’ Green Coat

Costa Rica greets the New Year at a time when issues of global climate change, forest preservation, water conservation and sustainable management of the...

Science of a Costa Rica quake: Expect the aftershocks

Five small earthquakes felt throughout the Central Valley on Monday night and early Tuesday did little to steady the nerves of residents still shaken...

Three injured, 160 arrested in clash with police in Nicaragua

MANAGUA – At least three people were injured and 160 were arrested when protesters armed with guns, clubs and stones battled police trying to...

Facing $100 million in damage, Costa Rica seeks cash

Four days after an earthquake caused an estimated $100 million damage in Costa Rica, President Oscar Arias declared a state of emergency yesterday to...

Where to help Costa Rica earthquake victims

The Ombudswoman´s Office (2248-2374), the Christian charity organization Asociación Obras del Espíritu Santo (2286-5252), the Costa Rican Red Cross (2542-5000) and the National Emergency...

Progress on roads hit by the Costa Rica quake

The Public Works and Transport Ministry (MOPT) announced a series of advances in road work within the affected areas hit by Thursday´s 6.2 quake. Crews...

Ticos and tourists cope with disaster

POASITO, Alajuela – While Costa Ricans who evacuated their homes after Thursday´s magnitude 6.2 earthquake were doing their best to cope, some tourists were...

With about $100 million in earthquake damage, Costa Rica declares state of emergency

Damage caused by Thursday´s 6.2-magnitude earthquake could cost $100 million, the Costa Rican government announced as it declared a state of emergency for the...

On Call International opens C.R. earthquake hotline

Travel and medical assistance company On Call International has set up an emergency hotline for the family and friends of travelers visiting Costa Rica,...

4 Canadians call home after believed missing

Four Canadian travelers reported missing after an earthquake rocked Costa Rica Thursday have made contact with their families, Daniel Barbarie, a Canadian Department of...

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