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5 things that happened this week in Costa Rica’s presidential runoff campaign

Didn’t keep up with the runoff campaign this week? Don’t worry, we did. Here's a rundown.

Is the sword still the enemy of freedom in Costa Rica?

The controversy this week over the nonexistent U.S. military base in Costa Rica brings to mind the year 1985, when U.S. Green Berets were...

Venezuelan Expats in Costa Rica Protest their home Country

https://twitter.com/MissUniversNEWS/status/436704036226887680 For us young people in Venezuela, communication has become one of the most important assets of our time, and our only weapon to vouch...

Who is jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López?

CARACAS, Venezuela – Leopoldo López, a Harvard-trained politician and ardent opponent of Venezuela's socialist government, is seen by enemies and supporters alike as the face of recent street protests against the regime. Where does he come from?

Work resumes to expand Panama Canal

PANAMA CITY – A Spanish-led consortium resumed work Thursday to expand the Panama Canal, which handles five percent of global seaborne trade, after an acrimonious two-week stalemate over $1.6 billion in cost overruns.

Go away, Yankee imperialist! You’ll still buy our oil, right?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As unrest simmers in Caracas, a new crisis has erupted between Venezuela and the United States -- yet another show of tension between two countries nevertheless bound by trade interests.

Envision Festival begins

Envision Festival 2014 has kicked off at Rancho La Merced, in Uvita, Costa Rica. The venue is new this year, with more shade as well as closer and easier access to the beach.

National Theater announces its 2014 season

If you’re wondering what’s new at the National Theater, here’s a quick summary: 120 concerts, 25 dance recitals, 10 theatrical productions, and at least five presentations that defy any category. Visitors will also find a renovated stage (in March), gallery shows in the café, and a two solid weeks of performances during April’s International Arts Festival.

Abortion and politics on the campaign trail

Last week, ruling party presidential candidate Johnny Araya tried to claim the mantle of family values, accusing opposition candidate Luis Guillermo Solís of having a different position than that of his own Citizen Action Party. While the abortion question could prove combustible in Costa Rica, Araya is not well positioned to strike the match.

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