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Monthly Archives: October, 2015

U.S., Mexican scholars launch ambitious dialogue on Central America migration issues

Three Latin America-focused think tanks have teamed up to publish the first seven of a planned 15 policy briefs analyzing various aspects of Central American and Mexican migration at its points of departure, transit and settlement in both Mexico and the United States.

Venezuelan beer magnate accused of treason

Lawmakers from Venezuela's ruling Socialist party filed treason charges Wednesday against a prominent billionaire businessman and owner of the country's iconic Polar beer company for allegedly seeking an IMF bailout for the country.

Bingo raises funds for children, teenagers with cancer

The Costa Rican GiáMaLa Foundation is organizing a health care fair and their sixth annual bingo in order to raise funds for GiáMaLa House, which serves kids and teenagers with cancer.

Festival celebrates Afro-Costa Rican culture

“The festival is a cultural show in which indigenous peoples and diasporas’ cultures will be shared, enhancing the African, Chinese, Jewish and other cultures that form part of the national identity,” said organizer Carol Britton.

First nine months of 2015 shatter heat records worldwide

The first nine months of this year were the hottest on record worldwide, U.S. government scientists said Wednesday, in another sign of the impact of dangerous global warming.

Tech company Ingram Micro to hire 120 employees in Costa Rica

Recruiters are looking for professional staff for their finance, purchase, sales, and information systems departments as well as technical personnel for their customer service and services center departments.

Keylor Navas leads Real Madrid to another shutout in battle of Europe’s top teams

Keylor Navas and Real Madrid recorded another shutout on Wednesday, this time against one of the world's best attacks in Paris St. Germain. San Keylor and company have only allowed two goals in 11 games so far this season.

Marijuana use in the US more than doubles in just 12 years

In 2001, just 4.1 percent of adults said they used marijuana. That increased to 9.5 percent by 2013. The findings were published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry.

Biden won’t seek White House in 2016, clearing Clinton’s way

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden won't seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, ending months of deliberation and speculation and clearing the path for Hillary Clinton.

How long do I have to stay out of Costa Rica to renew my tourist visa?

Border runs. They're a pain in the wallet for perpetual tourists and immigrants waiting for their residency in Costa Rica. But how long do you have to be out of the country to renew a Costa Rica tourist visa? It’s time to set this straight for the record.

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