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When ‘politician’ is a dirty word

Politicians, who often accuse others of undermining their work, should be the first ones to realize that their words and statements have an impact. Serious damage is done when we make “politician” into an insult or, even worse, something that looks like a crime on someone’s résumé.

Costa Rica Aviation fans weather rain at Aero Fest

Even the distant rumble of thunder couldn’t keep folks from attending Aero Fest, a celebration of helicopters held in La Sabana Park.

Leftist Evo Morales scores landslide victory in Bolivia presidential election, exit polls show

He dedicated his win to Cuban leader Fidel Castro, late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez and all "anti-imperialist and anti-capitalist" leaders.

Parque La Libertad: a community oasis in Desamparados

Parque La Libertad may be exactly what the area needs: accessible green space, free extra-curricular classes, and a plethora of fresh-air activities, from safe jogging trails to a skate park.

Costa Rica Solving the Human vs Jaguar Conundrum

It’s not easy for humans and wildlife to live next to each other, and in Costa Rica, one of the primary examples of this has long been the conflict between people and jaguars. However, a new project is trying to ease tensions.

Saborío scores, Costa Rica edges Oman 4-3 in first leg of Asia tour

The Ticos, ranked 16th in the world, allowed more goals to 76th-ranked Oman than they did during the entire World Cup

Beloved street guitarist Marito Mortadela dies in San José hospital

Famous San José street guitarist Marito Mortadela died Friday having spent two days in San Juan de Dios Hospital after falling into cardiac arrest while eating lunch in downtown San José. Mortadela would have turned 59 this year.

Founder of Costa Rica-based Liberty Reserve extradited to face US charges

Budovsky is accused of being the "principal founder" of the Costa Rica-based scheme, which is accused of laundering more than $6 billion for criminals between 2006 and 2013.

Most Costa Rican police officers don’t believe in equal rights for LGBT community

Only a quarter of Costa Rican police officers believe that LGBT people have the same rights under the law as straight Costa Ricans, says a new study.

‘From the Trenches’ exhibit illustrates World War I at Alianza Francesa

“Desde Las Trincheras,” is a small exhibit dedicated to the French artist and author Jacques Tardi, commemorating the centennial of World War I.

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