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Monthly Archives: October, 2010

Nicaragua Slides Toward ‘De Facto’ State as Ortega Eyes Re-election

MANAGUA – Desperate to try to legitimize Daniel Ortega’s counter-constitutional re-election bid before he officially presents his candidacy, the Sandinistas’ de facto Supreme Court ruled last Thursday...

Taxi Fares Set to Go Up

Taxis in Costa Rica will be posting a new fare for the first kilometer beginning next week. Instead of the ¢510 fixed price for...

‘Sorry Isn’t Enough’ after U.S. STD Study on Guatemalans Comes to Light

U.S. apologized to Guatemala for infecting hundreds in the 1940s with venereal diseases to test penicillin.

Inter-American Highway Reopens; Caldera Highway Under Repair

Old route to Pacific, Montes del Aguacate, reopens after weekend closure.

Mudslides Force 63 Out of Santa Ana Homes

Intense rainfall caused a large mudslide in the western suburb of Santa Ana on Friday, displacing at least eight families. The mudslide originated just above a section of the upscale suburb known as Salitral and took out a large section of dirt and trees.

Rocket Company Launches Stock Offering

Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang offering stock in his company to investors willing to pay $25,000

Rains Continue to Pound Nicaragua, Region

Another week of heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm “Matthew” has left Nicaragua and the rest of water-logged northern Central America in a soggy...

Nicaragua Strengthens Ties With North Korea

President Daniel Ortega this week received North Korea’s Foreign Minister Kim Hyong Jun to discuss strengthening ties between the two countries as well as...

Coco Capsule 10/01/10

Fodor’s 2006 guide to Costa Rica described Playas del Coco as “messy, noisy, colorful and interesting,” with a dirt main street that turned to...

Jacó Happenings 10/01/10

Congratulations to Jairo Pérez for winning the second date of the Triple Corona invitational surf competition Sept. 19 at Morgan’s Cove in south Jacó....

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