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Monthly Archives: June, 2011

Teenager attacked by shark in Guanacaste dies

Massive blood loss made it difficult for doctors to save the 15-year-old. He died Thursday afternoon at a hospital in the capital.

Pilots die after crop dusting planes crash in Limón

Two pilots died Tuesday morning after their airplanes collided above a farm they were fumigating in Pococí, Limón on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. The pilots...

New large crab species discovered in Costa Rica

The crustaceans were discovered on Isla del Coco.

U.S. in new push against drugs in Central America

The U.S. government cooperates with Central America through the Central American Regional Security Initiative, with a budget of $260 million. The United Nations say the region is the world's most violent outside of war zones.

Foreign Ministry jobs awarded to friends, party supporters

An investigation by the daily La Nación reveals that political party loyalty and personal favors played a role in the hiring of 40 Foreign Ministry workers.

Lightning strike kills two outside Costa Rica’s National Stadium

Lightning strikes five players during a pickup soccer game east of the stadium early Saturday afternoon.

Suicide rate among Costa Rican high school students worries educators

Already this school year, 21 high school students have committed suicide throughout the country.

Honduras eliminates Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinal match

Tico team botches a penalty kick shootout 4-2 following a 1-1 tie in regulation play Saturday night.

Panama Canal expansion a ‘game changer’

The $5.25 billion canal project will triple ship capacity in the historic waterway.

While natural gas remains an option, Chinchilla says no to oil drilling in Costa Rica

Dozens protest oil company plans in Costa Rica. Others stand by and wonder why the commotion?

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