At least one local police officer believes the events may be linked to a series of recent raids on clandestine helipad sites and arms caches, which Costa Rican cops say could be evidence of drugs and arms trafficking in the region.
Nicolás Maduro, who was inaugurated with lead on his wings, has not had a good year. Now he has declared Dec. 8, the day of municipal elections, as the "Day of Loyalty and Love toward Supreme Commander Hugo Chávez and the Homeland."
Brazil says Google's car-borne software enables Street View to access private Wi-Fi networks and intercept personal data and electronic communications.
"Today the Illinois House put our state on the right side of history," said Gov. Pat Quinn, who campaigned for the measure, which is scheduled to take effect in June.
Just like Halloween, the Day of the Dead is an imported holiday. But Ticos are increasingly embracing the rich tradition of honoring those who came before us. Check out these amazing shots by Portuguese photographer Rui Oliveira, taken at San José's Mexican Cultural Center and El Steinvorth last Saturday.
