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Costa Rica celebrates the Fourth of July

Spectators watch the fireworks display at Avenida Escazú's Fourth of July event.

PHOTOS: American Colony celebrates US Independence Day at annual picnic

Hundreds of people converged on the Cervecería Nacional on the outskirts of San José to attend the 54th annual Fourth of July Picnic, a Costa Rican tradition since 1961. Here are some snapshots from U.S. Independence Day morning.

Dueling Anthems: ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ vs. ‘Hermosa Bandera’

A look at the history of the U.S.' "Star-Spangled Banner" and Costa Rica's "Noble Patria, Tu Hermosa Bandera." Plus a free download of our July 4 Picnic program.

Hurricane Arthur puts a damper on July 4 celebrations in US

Arthur was designated as the first Atlantic hurricane of the season at 5 a.m. Thursday as it headed toward the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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Nicaragua Arrests 8 for Fraud Amid Opposition Criticism

The Nicaraguan prosecutor's office announced on Friday that eight government officials have been arrested and will face charges of "fraud" and "embezzlement of public...

Driving in Costa Rica: The Perils and Peculiarities on the Road

One topic that never lacks for opinions is the quality of drivers on the road in Costa Rica. Twenty-five years ago, Teletica, the top...

Costa Rica’s Hitoy Cerere Reserve Welcomes Back Visitors

In celebration of National Parks Month, the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), and the Regional Directorate...