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Monthly Archives: December, 2013

How I accidentally dominated San José’s half-marathon

And other surprising race-day blunders.

Reading between the lines: Reporting under threat in Guatemala

Journalism in the Central American country is a game of self-censorship: You say as much as you can about what is happening, and as little as you can about who is doing it.

Most women journalists are harassed

Pervasive sexual harassment and violence against women reporters, editors and writers is rarely aired publicly, but it is an open secret in the field.

‘La Camioneta’: The journey of a North American school bus

When school buses are put out of commission in the U.S., many are shipped to Guatemala. A new film tracks one bus from a North American auction to a dangerous route through Central American pueblos.

Costa Rica closes investigation of La Penca bombing

Three journalists were killed in the 1984 terrorist attack, including a reporter for The Tico Times.

U.S. winding down drug war mission in Colombia

But U.S. Army Special Forces and other special operators are expected to continue training the Colombian security forces for the foreseeable future as part of Plan Colombia.

Economy Ministry finds irregularities in Black Friday deals at 10 Costa Rican businesses

Customers filed 94 complaints through the ministry’s hotline.

Jungle Jam returns in January

Many of the old favorites will be back, and new bands have also been announced.

‘The Nutcracker’ pirouettes into the National Theater

Nothing says Christmas like the classic Russian ballet.

Rival candidates attack Villalta after recent poll puts opposition lawmaker ahead in race for the presidency

Another poll released by Gallup showed ruling party candidate Johnny Araya still with a healthy advantage in the race.

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