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Monthly Archives: March, 2015

Obama orders deeper Venezuela sanctions over abuses

Obama ordered the freezing of U.S. properties and bank accounts of seven officials, including the director general of the intelligence service and the director of the national police.

The difference between Guanacaste’s summer and winter is drastic

Both of these photographs are of Playa Conchal, in Guanacaste. The below photo was taken in June, and shows the shell-laden beach at the...

Police bust hydroponic pot grow in Escazú church

Police didn't speculate on whether the marijuana might have some spiritual significance, but the discovery of a small .38 Special revolver by police doesn’t bode well for the religious freedom angle.

Artist’s vision thrives in Tres Ríos

Tres Ríos, east of San José, is a little off the beaten path for many San José dwellers, but not for those who have...

Moín terminal construction to create 700 jobs

The Moín Container Terminal is set to quadruple the port of Moín’s current capacity.

International Women’s Day

Luisa Nelson, from Limón province, was the first female mechanic to work at the Limón port, in 1978. She received a recognition during the groundbreaking ceremony...

Why we need International Women’s Day

We’ve come a long way toward recognition of full equality – but not far enough.

Perú withdraws ambassador to Chile in espionage row

Relations soured between the two countries late last month after Peru claimed Chile paid three members of the Peruvian navy to spy on their own nation.

Eight women who blazed a trail through Costa Rican history

Costa Rica may not have an army today, but Francisca ‘Pancha’ Carrasco gained fame as a warrior. Born in 1816 in Taras de Cartago, she broke the rules for girls by learning to read, write and ride a horse.

Women of Costa Rica: Let’s open the door for each other already

Much of what I’ve learned about selflessness and courtesy, I have learned from women here. But I do believe that there is room for me and for many others to show more solidarity with our fellow women, not just on International Women’s Day but also through our mundane, daily actions year-round.

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