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Costa Rica’s capital is ready for holiday celebrations

Christmas and year-end celebrations in Costa Rica involve activities all across the country, but some of the most popular events take place in San José.

Week-long Carnavales de Limón liven up Caribbean

In so many ways, the Caribbean Carnaval is unique, both in Costa Rica and around the world.

Bullfighting Costa Rica-style and a carnival atmosphere at the Fiestas de Zapote

Rides, grilled meat, cotton candy and a Costa Rican rodeo are at the annual fair. The festival in the southeastern San José neighborhood of Zapote runs until Jan. 5.
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Nicaragua Swears in 30,000 Hooded ‘Volunteer Police’ Amid Human Rights Concerns

The government of Nicaragua swore in 30,000 hooded civilians as "volunteer police" on Wednesday, who are considered by the opposition as paramilitaries intended to...

Costa Rica’s San Jose Airport Launches Expansion Amid Tourism Boom

Costa Rica's Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose has embarked on an ambitious $62.2 million expansion project with the construction of a new...

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Sect Members Arrested in Guatemala for Child Abuse

Three Americans and one Canadian, members of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect, were arrested in Guatemala on charges of child abuse and mistreatment, police and...