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Monthly Archives: August, 2013

Costa Rican Coast Guard nabs fishing boat with 900 kilos of cocaine

The same boat also was detained last year with a shipment of 1,081 kilograms of cocaine.

Costa Rican court orders officials to protect Caletas wetlands

Government agencies also must provide bi-monthly reports of actions taken to curb environmental damage.

A culinary marvel tucked away in gritty Jacó

Graffiti Restro Café and Wine Bar is one of the best restaurants in the country, if you can find it.

Iran targets Latin American students for cultural immersion

Iran has an unusual outreach program that targets young adults from countries south of the U.S. border. In recent years, the program has brought hundreds of Latin Americans to Iran for intensive Spanish-language instruction in Iranian religion and culture, much of it supervised by a man who is wanted internationally on terrorism charges.

Bats are in danger, and they could use some help from kids

"It's a common misconception that bats want to roost in your hair," said Katie Coiner, an animal keeper at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.

Ticos throw their color

Costa Rica’s first Holi One Festival features electronic and rock music, weird powder.

Social conservatives march against abortion, gay rights

Thousands of Evangelical Christians, Catholics and social conservatives in Costa Rica mobilized against perceived threats to the "traditional" family and pushed a constitutional amendment to define marriage between a man and woman.

A juicy yellow fin tuna

This 136-pounder was reeled in by Dennis Templeton of Texas.

Páginas Verdes publishes comprehensive list of environmentally-friendly businesses in Costa Rica

The organization, which means “Green Pages” in English, aims to be a one-stop directory for environmentally conscious consumers.

The sudden and unexpected return of the drone war

A flurry of drone strikes raises questions about the Obama administration's stated commitment to dial back its aggressive wartime tactics.

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