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In 2009, Buyer’s Market Ruled

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The worldwide economic crisis affected almost every sector in Costa Rica in 2009, and real estate was one of the areas most crippled by...
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Good Progress, But Long Road Still Ahead

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As regards progress toward improving Costa Rica’s much-maligned road system and other transportation infrastructure, 2009 will be remembered as a year of solid advances...
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Flu Pandemic Shot to Top in Health News

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Two letters and two numbers were at the epicenter of the year in health in Costa Rica. H1N1 influenza, the so-called “swine flu,” dominated the...
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Besieged, Country Steps Up Crime Fight

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Costa Rican security officials were faced  with two serious problems heading into 2009: a homicide rate that had hit a record high the previous...
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Landmark Legislation in 2009

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Changes to the Electoral Code: Just in time for the 2010 election, current officeholders agreed to introduce new legislation governing the election process. Among...
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Arias’ Last Hurrah

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Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is ending his second term in office with a 73 percent approval rating – an impressive number for the...
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A Shifting Political Landscape

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The year 2008 was a calm one in politics, according to that year’s State of the Nation report, but storm clouds began gathering as...
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Seismically, 2009 a ‘Lively’ Year

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On Thursday afternoon, Jan 8, a 6.2  magnitude earthquake struck Costa Rica some 10 kilometers east of Poás volcano near the mountain town of...
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Environment Battered by Shakes, Dustups

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The year began with one of the worst natural disasters in almost two decades. A 6.2 magnitude earthquake – that became known as the “Cinchona...
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Vehicle import scam targets gringos

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Five people have filed complaints against a man posing as an agent for the United States Embassy in Costa Rica who has allegedly cheated...
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