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Monthly Archives: September, 2012

Was quake the ‘Big One’ experts predicted?

For decades experts have predicted a major earthquake would strike Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

Costa Rica’s Historic National Theater Survives Powerful Earthquake

Adriana Collado looked up at the ceiling. There’s a crack near the top of that pillar, she said, pointing to a column inside San...

Gringa brings floor loom to the Borucas

Susie Atkinson wanted her local indigenous friends to be able to make things like the Mayans. So she built them a loom and flew them to Guatemala.

The ‘Big One’ finally hits Nicoya Peninsula

For decades experts have predicted a major earthquake would strike Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

Dozens injured following powerful quake in Costa Rica

Several buildings, roads and bridges were damaged following a mid-morning quake. One person has been confirmed dead, according to the Red Cross.

Coastal residents shaken, but grateful after strong quake

Wednesday’s quake blew out windows and shattered bottles at businesses along the Pacific coast. But in the popular tourist town, residents stayed safe.

Earthquake damage reports

A report from the Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica on Thursday morning registered 530 aftershocks, ranging between a magnitude of 2 and 5.1.

Fuel truck drivers end strike pending gov’t negotiations

A two-day strike over permits for older fuel transport vehicles threatened to dry up reserves at gas stations.

Costa Rica-Canada Free Trade Agreement updated

Costa Rica’s Foreign Trade Ministry expects to complete negotiations by mid-September.

Joint Costa Rica-U.S. drug patrol nabs boat with 725 kilos of cocaine

Four suspected drug traffickers escaped to the mountains in northeastern Costa Rica.

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