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Monthly Archives: September, 2012

Murder trial moves forward against alleged mastermind of hit that killed Argentine folk singer

A preliminary hearing last week was suspended after attorneys representing Costa Rican Alejandro Jiménez said their client had two heart attacks.

Dole begins payments to Central American banana workers

Banana workers who say they were injured from harmful pesticides while working for the company signed a release agreeing not to sue Dole again for their injuries.

Employment figures could increase to 18 percent in last quarter

Construction, transport and communications sectors expected to have most job openings.

Costa Rican lawmakers call on former Culture Vice Minister Karina Bolaños to testify in corruption probe

The ex-vice minister, who was sacked after an erotic video she made appeared online, recently posed semi-nude for a European magazine and accused the president of covering up corruption in her administration.

U.S. expats commemorate victims of 9/11

Expats and U.S. veterans held a memorial Tuesday in Costa Rica to honor the victims of that tragic day 11 years ago.

Flamingo / Potrero News

At the height of the green season, several restaurants close their doors and others stay open to keep the community coming back. Mar y...

Independence Day events around Costa Rica

Flamingo/Potrero: In celebration of Costa Rica’s Independence Day on Saturday, Sept. 15, the Club de Niños Committee of Potrero will be sponsoring two community...

Keeping an eye on bacteria in your stomach

NUTRITION IN THE NEWS: On the connection between intestinal health and overall well-being.

Costa Rican officials: A strong earthquake could still occur in Guanacaste

Experts confirmed the Sept. 5 magnitude-7.6 earthquake was the ‘Big One’ they’ve been expecting, but the fault rupture was only of 50 percent.

Puntarenas ferry to close for seven days on Wednesday

Workers will dredge near ferry docks, affecting an estimated 10,000 would-be passengers during the week.

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