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Monthly Archives: May, 2011

Costa Rican court dismisses law fining those not wearing a seat belt

Public Works and Transport Ministry: The ruling takes us back to the Stone Age.

Crowds welcome ousted Honduran ex-leader Zelaya

Banished president Manuel Zelaya says his return to Honduras after a 16-month exile is an opportunity for political reconciliation.

Medical device company shifts Canadian jobs to Costa Rica

President Laura Chinchilla's push to attract new foreign investment means jobs for Costs Ricans. But one Canadian town isn't celebrating.

Even Costa Rica’s money is diverse

Exhibit on the history of Costa Rica's coins and bills coming to San José.

Calling all environmental filmmakers

Costa Rica’s International Environmental Film Festival is now accepting entries for its second annual film fest, to be held in San José, November 20-26....

Hotel Makanda wins silver edition guidebook cover

Located in the popular Pacific tourist destination Manuel Antonio, Hotel Makanda by the Sea announced this week it had been selected for the cover...

Costa Rica’s new tourism minister talks about marketing the future

Tourism Minister Allan Flores lays out his goals for the country’s tourism industry.

In Costa Rica, the fight to save the hunted jaguars

Convincing farmers to help is key to protecting the country’s threatened jaguar population.

Guatemalan first ‘single’ lady hits the stump

PERSONAL REPORT: Presidential candidate Sandra Torres divorced her husband, the current president, to run for Guatemala’s highest office. As one of her recent rallies shows, the polarizing Torres has a loyal, enthusiastic fan base.

Costa Rica’s pineapple boom unhealthy, warn experts

Pineapple is one of Costa Rica’s most environmentally hostile crops. Companies are looking to change that.

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