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Monthly Archives: December, 2010

Elderly abandonment peaks during holiday season in Costa Rica

Health officials are expecting the rate of elderly abandonment to grow this month. According to Fernando Morales, director of Hospital Blanco Cervantes (one of...

Brrr… San José registers coldest day in 15 years

Ticos were out in hats, gloves, scarves and winter coats across the Central Valley on Tuesday. So how cold was it?

Nicaragua approves polemic defense laws

NEWS ANALYSIS: New state security laws likened to U.S. Patriot Act

Drug cartel presence expected to grow in Costa Rica

One of the most powerful drug cartels has established a presence in Costa Rica, and United States officials say there are more to come.

Get ready to rumble: WWE Takes on Costa Rica

Professional wrestling's top names preparing to fight in Alajuela.

Bishops concerned Sandinistas are spying on Catholic Church

Two outspoken bishops have been robbed in the past month. Some fear the robberies are part of an organized campaign to collect information and intimidate the clergy to deter them from speaking out against Daniel Ortega’s re-election bid next year.

U.S. firefighter killed by car in Costa Rica

Co-workers described the Hartford, Conn. firefighter, who was struck by an automobile while crossing the street in Costa Rica, as an energetic and lively leader.

Festival of Lights shines on San José streets

15th annual Festival of Lights takes over the streets of the capital.

Costa Rican Art Museum to remain open through holidays

The newly restored museum in La Sabana Park will be open throughout December. Admission is free.

Is travel to Costa Rica ethical?

Formerly snubbed as an "ethical" place to visit because of its sex-tourism industry, Costa Rica is back on the A-list for 2011.

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