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Rich-poor gap grows in Latin America

Despite some progress recorded over the past decade, 124 million people live in poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean.

U.S. Marines begin ‘Operation Hammer’ in Guatemala

The Marines intend to help the Guatemalan military curb drug trafficking during the two-month operation.

Fake TV news crew hoped to smuggle $7 million into Costa Rica

Nicaraguan police arrested the 18 suspects at the country’s border with Honduras

Court dismisses criminal investigation of presidential candidate Rodrigo Arias

The ruling also requires Libertarian Movement Party ex-candidate Otto Guevara to pay court costs.

Official ‘pressured’ on border road

Manuel Serrano said the pressure to finish the project drove the direct contracting of private builders.

Farm Bill moves forward after arduous debate

Pressure from farm groups has helped convince legislators to adopt a new system of evaluating agricultural land for property taxes, a victory for the nation's farmers.

Lost at sea? Call The Tico Times

A language barrier made communication difficult for the crew of a yacht to help a Costa Rican boat drifting at sea, so they called The Tico Times.

Puntarenas mayor arrested on corruption charges

Officials from the Prosecutor's Office and a financial court questioned the mayor Wednesday on charges that he exercised influence in government contracts and intervened in a staffing dispute.

Bill on Maritime Zone Law moratorium moves forward

Bill would suspend demolitions in coastal areas for two years.

Guatemala invites U2 and Elton John to celebrate end of Mayan Era

The Mayan calendar ends on December 21. Will Neil Young, Sting and Bruce Springsteen join in on the festivities in Guatemala City?

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