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Monthly Archives: October, 2011

Chocolate company forges on despite tragedy

Before her death, Kimberly Blackwell founded the organic chocolate company Samaritan Xocolata. Now her best friend, Tao Watts, is ushering the company forward.

Economic growth and cronyism give Ortega upper hand in Nicaragua elections

Election Preview: Despite allegations of corruption and strong-armed tactics, President Daniel Ortega is expected to easily win re-election on Nov. 6.

Tribunal: southern wetlands under attack

The Environment Tribunal says poorly managed farming and illegal construction are threatening the country’s wetlands.

Christmas in October? Retailers already gearing up for the holiday season

The calendar has not turned yet to November, but Christmas cheer is on sale in stores throughout the country.

Ex-presidents clash over war past

Rewriting history? Former Costa Rican presidents Oscar Arias and Luis Alberto Monge have their tiff play out in the media.

At festival, palm fruit is king

The Peijbaye Fesitval is under way in the tiny mountain town of Tucurrique. For centuries the historic town has cultivated and lived off the fruit, which they now use for everything from flour to a cider-like liquor.

Analysts predict fiscal reform approval in Costa Rica

While divided factions continue to lobby for and against a new fiscal reform plan, presented Sept. 27 in the Legislative Assembly, analysts are beginning...

Costa Rica officials still awaiting Colombia report on shark massacre

Two weeks ago, more than 2,000 sharks were killed in a Colombia marine sanctuary by alleged Costa Rican shark finner boats.

Samsung launches ‘Smart TV’ in Costa Rica

Lovers of television, the Internet, “smart” devices and all things tech rejoice –“Smart” television has arrived in Costa Rica. You can thank Samsung and Daytron...

Costa Rican film festival goes international

The San José International Film and Video Festival kicks off Oct. 28 at Variedades Theater in San José.

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