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Monthly Archives: October, 2013

Will November elections bring a political shift in Honduras?

For the past 50 years, Honduras has been ruled by two traditional political parties. But their hold on power is being questioned for the first time in a presidential campaign that must address soaring murder rates, insecurity, large debts, drug trafficking, corruption and the failure of government institutions.

Carnival returns to Limón

The festivities continue through Oct. 19.

Johnny Araya says Liberation must ‘win back legitimacy’

During the presentation of his campaign's priorities for Costa Rica, the former San José mayor said voters demanded zero tolerance for corruption.

Seres: Reshaping Guatemala’s development paradigm

For almost five years, the NGO Seres has focused on inspiring and empowering the country’s youth and teaching them the necessary skills to tackle environmental problems, rather than rely on foreign aid to do it.

Unity names Rodolfo Piza as last-minute presidential candidate

The new candidate must convince Ticos that not only he is the best man to run the country in the few months left before 2014 elections, but also that the Social Christian Unity Party is still a viable alternative to the entrenched National Liberation Party.

Sonámbulo frontman Daniel Cuenca suffers from rare, debilitating spine condition

The beloved Costa Rican band will perform a series of benefit concerts to raise $26,000 for a surgical procedure that could save Cuenca's life.

‘Marito Mortadela’ seriously injured after being struck by car in San José’s center

Red Cross emergency responders transported Costa Rica's most famous busker in serious condition to Calderón Guardia Hospital.

Accused Escazú rapist gets two months preventative detention

Judicial Investigation Police said the suspect attacked four women and one girl in different locations across the wealthy southwestern suburb of San José.

New world court hearing over Nicaragua-Costa Rica border conflict starts next week

Costa Rica is asking the court for additional precautionary measures against its northern neighbor.

Sweet surprises at Avenida Escazú’s Búlali Café

The recently opened café combines classic French pastries with organic, locally sourced ingredients to offer a tasty twist on natural eating.

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