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Monthly Archives: October, 2016

Only three in ten Costa Rican workers have savings for retirement

An aging population makes voluntary pension savings increasingly important in Costa Rica, but a recent support shows relatively few Ticos are starting to save.

5 questions for a couple of clowns in Costa Rica

"The clown is very important for society. Everyone needs someone to make them laugh." Meet "Los Malafachas" and their funny way of living life and making others' a little bit better.

Judge approves extradition of Mexican drug lord Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán

Infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is one step closer to extradition to the United States after a Thursday ruling.

UPDATE: 12 dead after bus falls into ravine in Alajuela

A tragic bush crash in the Alajuela province Thursday morning has left 12 dead and 16 more injured.

Recommended hotels and restaurants in Quepos and Manuel Antonio

Today in Travel we conclude Part II of "Costa Rica's Greatest Places" with five hotels and five restaurants we would recommend in Quepos and Manuel Antonio.

5 good hotels, 5 good restaurants in Manuel Antonio and Quepos

Reviewing hotels and restaurants in Manuel Antonio and Quepos, we felt like mosquitoes at a nudist colony: We were very happy to be here, but we hardly knew where to begin.

Taxi drivers to demonstrate against Uber in downtown San José

Taxi drivers are demanding a Supreme Court ruling on Uber operations here. They believe the ride-hailing service will damage their earnings in December, their busiest season.

Photos of new La Sele jerseys leak amid New Balance bribery accusations

La Sele unveiled some interesting-looking new uniforms at the same time that scrutiny builds over its contract with U.S. supplier New Balance.

Supreme Court: Banco Nacional engaged in “coercion” in La Nación case

Sala IV justices ruled that Banco Nacional actions damaged the right to freedom of expression and citizens’ rights to accurate information.

National Emergency Commission issues preventive alert for heavy rains

The National Meteorological Institute announced that a low-pressure system plus a tropical wave that entered the country on Monday will likely cause heavy rains to continue through Thursday.

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