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March to legalization continues, as Illinois governor signs medical marijuana bill into law

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn signed the bill on Thursday, making Illinois the 20th U.S. state to legalize use of the plant.

‘La Negrita’ receives the faithful in Cartago

Ticos bring their prayers and promises to the Basílica Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles in Cartago Friday for the annual pilgrimage in honor of the country's patron saint, which is as much a festival as an act of religious devotion.

Costa Rica tops list for women’s rights in the Americas, but report warns of ‘troubles’ ahead

Costa Rica leads its Latin American neighbors in women's and civil rights but trails in government responsiveness and civil society participation.

Costa Rica must defend its citizens and protected lands, says U.N. expert

U.N. expert John Knox said that "criminal threats strike at the heart" of Costa Rica's long history of civilian environmentalism.

Which Costa Rican hotel ejected Ellie Goulding and Björk?

The two beloved musicians were partying with Skrillex and the DJ Diplo, presumably after Imperial Festival last year, when they were told to get out.

With murder suspects in jail, Costa Rican conservationists call for better protection

Conservationist: "We want to see true changes in conservation policies on the Caribbean."

U.S. biologist identifies 33 tiny and terrifying new ant species throughout Latin America

One Costa Rican ant species is named for a recently deceased biologist, who had studied and taught in Monteverde.

Atelier de Arte: Spreading artistic realism in Guatemala

One artist is dispelling the myth that art students have to study abroad and invest thousands of dollars to gain high-quality training.

8 suspects arrested in Jairo Mora case, but motive remains unclear

In an early-morning series of raids in the province of Limón, Costa Rican police captured eight suspects in the May 31 slaying of turtle conservationist Jairo Mora. But those who worked with Mora are challenging official statements issued by Costa Rica’s top authorities in a press conference on Wednesday.

Costa Rica sends 24 tons of cocaine and heroin to the U.S. for destruction

The drugs were seized in Costa Rica over a two-year period and transferred by the U.S. military on a special cargo plane.

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