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Monthly Archives: December, 2010

Araya easily re-elected

He just might be the longest serving mayor in Central America. On Sunday, San José Mayor Johnny Araya was re-elected by a wide margin in an election most Costa Ricans sat out.

C.R.’s summit stance strong on reforestation

If Costa Rica wants to receive money from richer countries, it will have to change its climate change tune on the international stage.

Voter apathy dampens elections

A look at what caused 72 percent of the country to stay home during Sunday's municipal election and how to prevent absenteeism in the future.

Costa Rica’s new National Stadium built without a parking plan

FROM THE ARCHIVE: With the inauguration of the National Stadium in La Sabana approaching, no parking plans yet exist for the 35,000 capacity venue. Among the cramped streets of western San José, the growing concern is that cars will find their way into the fields and forest of La Sabana Park.

Colombian Grupo Aval takes over BAC-Credomatic

The Grupo Aval purchase of BAC-Credomatic is the biggest foreign acquisition in Colombian history.

Straw Reindeer: A totally Tico tradition

The straw deer that pop up around Costa Rica at Christmastime are the brainchild of artist Venancio Cordero.

Art-Fair doubleheader under way in Escazú through Sunday

Art lovers can check out hundreds of artists’ works through Sunday at Embrujarte 2010 and Arte Hoy International Art Fair.

Odious Disclosure: Letter From an insurance broker

INSURANCE IN COSTA RICA: Costa Rican law requires insurance customers to provide copies of their bank statements, among other personal information.

Costa Rica’s precious reefs need protection

THE BIG BLUE: With both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, Costa Rica boasts a lot of fantastic reef that nourishes immeasurable biodiversity.

Women’s Club’s warmest welcomer dies at 96

Norma Lenkowsky, a longtime Costa Rica resident and stalwart member of the Women’s Club of Costa Rica, passed away Dec. 3 at the age...

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