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Monthly Archives: April, 2012

34 violent deaths reported during Semana Santa in Costa Rica

The total number of deaths decreased from 2011 figures. Meanwhile, in Nicaragua, 670 people were stung by jellyfish.

Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon vacations in Costa Rica

Reese Witherspoon, best-known for films “Legally Blonde” and “Walk the Line,” took the Costa Rica vacation while several months pregnant.

Costa Rican diplomat kidnapped in Venezuela

Guillermo Cholele was approached by a group of strangers while heading to his car Sunday night.

Così restaurant chain to open five locations in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican locations will join a chain of 136 restaurants in the U.S. and United Arab Emirates.

Ex-President Figueres returns to Costa Rica

A spokesman for the former president said Figueres plans to hold a series of meetings during the week-long visit.

Tax Administration Director Francisco Villalobos resigns

Villalobos paid a tax debt from 2008, but then submitted his resignation to President Laura Chinchilla.

Costa Rican finance minister resigns after reports that he underpaid property taxes

An investigation by the daily La Nación revealed last week that many government officials pay less taxes than they owe.

Woman tanning on Costa Rica beach killed by tractor

The holy week of Semana Santa began with a tragedy after a woman laying on the beach in Puntarenas was run over by a city worker.

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