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Anger flows in U.S. at acquittal of George Zimmerman in death of Trayvon Martin

The White House issued a statement in which Obama characterized Martin's death as "a tragedy ... not just for his family ... but for America."

Costa Rica launches campaign to curb teen pregnancy

A U.N. study found that as a region, Latin America and the Caribbean place second in terms of the number of adolescent pregnancies in the world.

Panama finds suspected missile material on North Korea ship bound from Cuba

The government said the contraband munitions were hidden under thousands of bags of sugar aboard the North Korean-flagged Chong Chon Gang.

Inaction from Costa Rican legislature leaves U.S. anti-drug patrols out to sea

Costa Rica's public security minister says the inability for U.S. joint patrol vessels to dock in Costa Rica sends the wrong message to drug traffickers.

Paul Watson’s column inaccurate, offensive

The Environment Ministry responds to a recent column by Sea Shepherd's Paul Watson, in a right of reply.

Dominicans freak out over Obama’s gay ambassador pick

Church leader Pablo Cedano: "If he arrives, he'll suffer and will be forced to leave."

Miedo y asco en San José (Fear and loathing in San José)

President Laura Chinchilla was quick to denounce me for saving sharks, but I have not heard a word from her about the importance of bringing Jairo Mora's murderers to justice.

Costa Rica Foreign Ministry requests clarification from U.S. on alleged spying

Costa Rica joined a chorus of Latin American countries on Wednesday demanding an explanation about NSA spying in the region.

Quebec runaway train spotlights Wild West-era brake failures

Rail safety consultants say securing two types of brakes, air and hand, would have averted the July 6 wreck in Quebec that killed as many as 50 people.

‘Legally dead’ man wins local election in Mexico

Democratic Revolutionary Party officials said they were not aware that their candidate was legally dead.

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