The German government had been determining if the environmentalist would be extradited to Costa Rica to face charges stemming back to 2002 for attempted shipwrecking off the Guatemalan coast.
In high school, her guidance counselor told her to forget about college. Today, Hilda Solís is the United States labor secretary, and she’s fighting for the rights of Central American immigrants.
We’ve all seen it: a line of leaf-cutter ants marching with leaf bits held above their heads. Could these insects actually teach us about green energy? One Costa Rican scientist thinks so.
Barrio Escalante is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood in downtown San José, with restaurants, bars and cultural activities all within walking distance. But recent assaults threaten the success of the vibrant barrio.
Costa Rica’s Caribbean ports need a makeover to compete with 21st century shipping needs. APM Terminals’ Paul Gallie tells The Tico Times how his company can help draw foreign investment to a region that badly needs it.
