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Monthly Archives: July, 2011

Foreign Minister Castro appears in Congress, defends ministry hiring practices

Under scrutiny for hiring dozens of Foreign Ministry and foreign service employees based on their affiliation with the ruling political party, Castro tells lawmakers his hiring practices are legal and sound.

PLN received financial support from controversial companies

National Liberation Party leaders shrug off criticism of political campaign donations from private companies.

Costa Rica falls to Colombia in Copa America opener

New Tico goalie Leonel Moreira excelled in the net, but La Sele couldn't find its offense in 1-0 loss.

Optimistic Costa Rica, Colombia chase Argentina

Costa Rica takes on the Colombians in the Copa America at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Fito Páez played piano, audience

The Argentine rock star played back-to-back shows at Melico Salazar Theater in the capital.

CNFL gets solar air conditioning

Private company Energy Saver Costa Rica last week began installing the country’s first solar-powered air conditioning units in National Power and Light Company (CNFL)...

Elections approach in Guatemala, Nicaragua

Candidate controversies abound in both countries with elections just months away.

Tropical infections a fact of life in Costa Rica

NEWS YOU CAN USE: Expats and tourists should beware of unusual bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

U.S. reality TV programs showcase Costa Rica

NBC’s “Love in the Wild” and MTV’s “Real World/Road Rules Challenge” both debuted this week.

Sea Angel takes 3rd tournament win this year

The family team caught 18 sailfish to win the first Presidential Papagayo Cup billfish tournament on the northern Pacific coast. Fishing reports this week were promising all over the country.

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