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Fire on Figueres Farm Claims Four Lives

FOUR people died this week as a result of a fire at the farm “La Lucha,” 50 kilometers south of San José. The property...

Electoral Campaign Officially UnderWay

THOUGH the months of television ads, billboards and pamphleteers would seem to indicate otherwise, the 2006 presidential campaign officially began Saturday in a solemn...

Municipal Tax Evasion Increased in 2004

COSTA Ricans owe ¢30.5 billion ($62.5 million) in overdue taxes to 71 of the 81 municipalities and six of the eight district municipal councils...

Trade Official Outlines Complementary Agenda

DORIS Osterlof, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Trade, met this week with representatives from various business sectors and the press to explain in detail the...

Costa Rica Slips in Economic Forum Ranking

COSTA Rica has slipped behind El Salvador in a World Economic Forum ranking of the most competitive countries in the world, released Sept. 30....

Costa Ricans, Watch Your Hearts!

A Costa Rican becomes a victim of heart failure every 27 minutes, making cardiovascular ailments the primary cause of death in the country, the...

Public Universities Graduate Only 25% of Students

PUBLIC universities in Costa Rica boast only a 25% graduation rate, according to a study by the Office of Higher Education Planning (OPES) of...

SETENA Suspends Approval of Projects in National Park

THE battle over Las Baulas National Marine Park intensified Sept. 23 as the Environment Ministry announced that no approvals of environmental viability will be...

Ticos Admit They Discriminate Against Nicas

EIGHTY-EIGHT percent of Costa Ricans admit their country discriminates against Nicaraguans, according to a poll released this week by Universidad Nacional (UNA).From taxi drivers...

Catholic Radio Station Features Confusing Name

A small branch of a newly arrived international Catholic radio station has confused Costa Ricans and the press with its name: Radio María.Radio María...

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