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Pilgrims march to Cartago in devotion to Costa Rica’s patron saint

Millions are expected to participate in the annual pilgrimage, which comes just after the Vatican's confirmation of a Costa Rica miracle.

Time to legalize marijuana in Mexico City

A growing number of Mexicans are asking logical questions: Why should their leaders follow a path that provokes violence, generates human rights violations, erodes the country’s image abroad and costs a fortune?

Pope speaks to youth alienated by church’s sins

Vatican officials have made no secret of the fact that the pope's first trip abroad since his election aims to re-energize followers.

Former Costa Rican president tells CNN, ‘We should be ashamed of this poverty’

Óscar Arias said that democracy has not "yielded fruit" when it comes to fighting poverty in Central America.

Pope says don’t smoke dope, but some Ticos disagree

The Medical Cannabis Costa Rica movement is confident that their referendum to legalize medical marijuana would offer health benefits and tax revenue for the government.

Spain probe into rail crash that killed 80 focuses on speed

The tragedy occurred on a line that is part of the high-speed network that successive governments have made a symbol of the nation's modernization.

On Mexico’s western front, cartel violence escalates

Despite gains, the reality is that the grinding battle against organized crime is being fought on multiple fronts.

Honduran gangs offer peace from prison

Can a gang truce model in El Salvador translate to Honduras, where the violence is worse, the drug trade is more lucrative and the government is weaker?

Spain rail crash kills 78 in biggest toll since Madrid bombings

The number of fatalities may increase because parts of the wreckage are difficult to access, a spokeswoman for the Galicia regional high court said.

Opposition lawmaker Villalta: ‘I would never turn my back on the people’

After news that Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla postponed an annual speech in Nicoya to celebrate a national holiday, Broad Front Party presidential candidate José María Villalta had strong words for the leader.

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