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Monthly Archives: April, 2013

New San José cocktail lounge offers stylish setting, great food

From the owners of the popular Café de Los Deseos in Barrio Amón, Soi distinguishes itself with classy ambiance and unconventionally tasty appetizers.

Facing abysmal approval ratings, Chinchilla administration to spend more on advertising

A PR agency will write Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla’s speeches after a new survey found the president is still the least popular in the Americas.

Obama slams Senate ‘minority’ for blocking gun reform

Senators caved to the powerful gun lobby, the president said.

Costa Rica Central Bank expects to maintain inflation goal for this year

Officials are positive, but they urged lawmakers to pass a bill aimed at taxing short-term foreign capital entering the country.

Carnival to spend $700 million on backup power after mishaps

The world's largest cruise operator will also invest in new fire-prevention, detection and suppression systems.

Venezuela government blames opposition for unrest

Foreign Minister Elias Jaua likened pot-banging protests and clashes with National Guard troops to Kristallnacht.

Boston Tico rescuer, once known for his reaction to grief, says he acted on instinct

Costa Rican Carlos Arredondo has become an international hero following his efforts to help victims of Monday’s Boston Marathon bomb attacks. Here’s a look at the man behind the cowboy hat.

Surviving Costa Rican culture: What exchange students wish they had known

Planning a study-abroad trip to Costa Rica? U.S. students share tips to navigate day-to-day life in the Tico culture.

Chinchilla looks for way out of highway row

Public Works and Transport Minister Pedro Castro is out of negotiations over the unpopular San José-San Ramón Highway concession.

Environmentalists continue fight against Crocodile Bay marina

The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court agrees to review a municipal zoning plan for the hotly debated Puerto Jiménez marina project.

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