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U.S. convicted child molester spent six years in Costa Rica before apprehension, started two corporations

Kirk Owen moved to Costa Rica two months after completing his probation in 2006, and has since spent nearly every day in the country.

THX Energy president calls Costa Rica’s Chinchilla ‘vain’ and untruthful in newspaper interview

Carlos Arturo Espinosa lashed out at President Laura Chinchilla over her handling of the political scandal sparked by a private airplane THX loaned her in May.

Costa Rican authorities detain convicted U.S. pedophile in Jacó, plan to deport him

Interpol issued a preventative alert to Costa Rican authorities after being tipped off that the man entered the country through Panama.

Guatemalan president applauds Uruguayan pot legalization vote

Guatemala’s Otto Pérez Molina says the region desperately needs a change of course from the international anti-drug policy promoted by the United States for the past 40 years.

The Crystal Method makes its Costa Rica debut

After four years, The Crystal Method is coming out with a new album and Ticos will be among the first to hear some of the new tracks played live this September.

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.

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