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The professor at the heart of Brazil’s market meltdown

BNDES, the huge development bank owned by the Brazilian government, seems to keep turning up in the state's deepening crisis, as does its chief, Luciano Coutinho

Saying goodbye to El Steinvorth: a downtown cultural catalyst

Bar El Steinvorth is closing its doors after playing a crucial role in the revival of San José.

Cheers as French hosts release proposed UN climate-rescue pact

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, on the brink of tears after presiding over nearly a fortnight of talks in Paris, delivered the proposal to ministers who must now decide whether to approve it, possibly within hours.

Costa Rica’s Festival de la Luz to take over San José Saturday

Costa Rica's biggest holiday celebration, the Festival de la Luz, or Festival of Lights, takes place Saturday in San José.

Costa Rica government defends background check waiver for Syrian anti-terrorism experts 

Costa Rica is sometimes criticized for copying the United States too closely and it appears anti-Syrian hysteria is the latest trend to arrive from Uncle Sam.

Radio Hit announces new plans for 2016

“In January we will be releasing our new web platform," Radio Hit broadcaster Michelle Fúster told The Tico Times in a phone interview. "The new platform will include various things such as weekly Spotify playlists created by us, guests and other thematic playlists."

Football: Platini fails to get FIFA suspension lifted

Michel Platini's chances of taking over as head of football's most important but corruption-scarred governing body are dwindling.

Panama court declares ex-president Ricardo Martinelli in contempt

Panama's former president Ricardo Martinelli is in trouble again. This time for contempt of court.

Cuba and US renew direct postal service after 52 years

HAVANA, Cuba – The United States and Cuba have agreed to restore direct postal service 52 years after severing it at the height of the Cold War, the Cuban Foreign Ministry said Friday.

Mexico issues first permit to grow and use marijuana

MEXICO CITY – Mexican health authorities issued Friday the first permit allowing four individuals to grow and use their own marijuana for recreational purposes, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling on limited drug legalization.

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