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New taxes on food products, cigarettes take effect

The Finance Ministry is eliminating sales tax exemptions on food products mostly purchased by high-income groups.

President Chinchilla appoints temporary transport minister

Construction of a road parallel to the San Juan River will continue despite bribery accusations.

Costa Rican astronaut becomes first Hispanic member of U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

Franklin Chang, who holds the record for most space flights, was inducted into the hall of fame during a ceremony Saturday afternoon at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Jarabe de Palo delivers stellar San José show

Spain’s Jarabe de Palo rocked a packed house at San José’s Club Vertigo on Wednesday.

Minor Vargas guilty of fraud

Vargas could face up to 182 years in prison.

Journalist visits Costa Rica to celebrate World Press Freedom Day

Lynne Walker, vice president of the Institute of the Americas, says Costa Rica is “a clear example” of a country that protects freedom of expression.

Costa Rica secures $670 million loan for hydroelectric dam

The project is slated to start generating energy in 2016.

Bill to transfer Telecom control advances

The bill still faces one more round of discussions before being signed into law.

50 years later, Dylan still making history

Bob Dylan's May 5 performance in Costa Rica is a first for the legendary folk-rock singer.

For Guatemalan officials, a new menace: meth

Last year, authorities seized 1,600 tons of chemical precursors, more than their Mexican counterparts.

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