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Monthly Archives: March, 2011

Expomóvil revs up deals for vehicle buyers

Expomóvil 2011 special edition: Deals on Wheels

Union strike blocks San José streets

Unhappy with a recent salary hike and an upcoming tax debate in congress, thousands of workers protested Thursday, blocking the street in front of...

Minor earthquake felt in Puntarenas on Friday evening

On Friday afternoon a 4.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the Paquera in Puntarenas, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). The tremor...

Tsunami surge causes minor damage in southern Costa Rica

UPDATE: Tsunami waves broke "motors and boats" in Osa region. Costa Rica's government has sent a message of solidarity to Japan.

Obama could postpone El Salvador trip

U.S. President Barack Obama’s planned trip to El Salvador, Brazil and Chile could be delayed if the Republican-run House of Representatives shuts down Congress...

Latin Americans celebrate International Women’s Day

Women more involved in Latin American economic growth than ever before.

Costa Rica, Nicaragua both claim victory as court issues first ruling

The International Court of Justice ruled that Nicaraguan troops must leave Isla Calero. Representatives for Nicaragua's diplomacy applauded the court's decision, but added dredging of the Río San Juan will continue.

U.S. sued over 1940s syphilis tests in Guatemala

From 1946 to 1948, the United States purposely infected hundreds of Guatemalans with syphilis as part of clandestine experiments.

Hospital Metropolitano offers discounted health exams

In 2009, 2.8 million women in Costa Rica were attended to for urgent health issues, a number much greater than the number of cases for men.

Costa Rica’s Citizen Action Party pitches men’s health day

If approved, the day would take place annually on June 1.

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