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Monthly Archives: June, 2014

US tanker saves Ticos, Nicaraguan lost in Caribbean Sea

The three Central Americans were adrift in the Caribbean Sea after the two motors on board the 6.5-meter boat failed.

Wild World Cup morning: Suárez gets four month suspension; two Ghana stars kicked off team; flooding in Recife before US-Germany

Flooding hit the northeastern Brazilian city hosting the U.S.-Germany World Cup clash, blocking roads and forcing cars to slow through rising water.

Neanderthal poo shows cavemen ate their veggies

The oldest known Neanderthal poo, uncovered in Spain, shows that cavemen ate not only meat but vegetables too, according to a study published on Wednesday.

Costa Rica leader wants his name off bridges, buildings

"The worship of the image of the president is over, at least under my government," President Luis Guillermo Solís said.

Police seize 101 sea turtle eggs from suspected poacher on Caribbean Coast

In the early morning Wednesday, police nabbed a woman with the last names Cerdas Viales, who is suspected of poaching sea turtle eggs on Moín Beach near the Caribbean port city of Limón.

Supreme Court asks Solís to clarify Cabinet post for Lutheran bishop

The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court, or Sala IV, on Wednesday admitted a citizen’s complaint over whether the appointment of Lutheran bishop Melvin Jiménez Marín as presidency minister is constitutional. Justices gave President Luis Guillermo Solís 15 days to formally respond.

President Solís says proposals to lower record-high fuel prices are not viable

The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) sent President Luis Guillermo Solís two proposals for lowering record-high fuel prices: 1) Eliminate fuel taxes and 2) Reduce spending at the National Oil Refinery (RECOPE).

Greeks won’t underestimate Costa Rica

Greece will not take the challenge of Costa Rica lightly when they meet in the second round of the World Cup finals in Recife on Sunday, said coach Fernando Santos after he guided the Greeks to their first ever appearance in the knockout stages.

Sloth Kong Reigns: Costa Rica conquers Group of Champions

Sloth Kong and Costa Rica conquer Group D, and the three former World Cup champions they faced in Brazil. The Ticos' next goal: Reach...

Costa Rica’s Crocodile Conflict with Tourism and Safety Concerns

With one of the highest rates of crocodile attacks in the Americas, Costa Rica is now struggling as the giant reptiles expand their territory to popular tourist destinations.

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