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Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances

Steven Hodel -
For much of us here in Latin America, watching Lionel Messi at a World Cup has become a familiar ritual. On Monday, the Argentine...
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Rip Currents, High Surf Threaten Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

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Those heading to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast this week are being urged to use caution as higher surf, rip currents and a pair of...
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Costa Rica’s Mid-Year Gordito Lottery Brings Big Prizes and Local Tradition

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One of Costa Rica’s most familiar mid-year rituals is back on the streets. The Junta de Protección Social, known as the JPS, officially launched...
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Colombia Shifts Right as Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Presidency

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Millionaire attorney Abelardo de la Espriella will govern Colombia aligned with the principles of a right wing that is regaining ground across the continent,...
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Middle Class Life in Costa Rica vs the United States

Don Mateo -
According to the website Franchisetimes.com, my household income in Costa Rica puts me solidly in the middle class. I live comfortably, if simply. Bills...
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Why Costa Rica’s Southern Zone International Airport Still Hasn’t Been Built

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For more than two decades, Costa Rica's Brunca region, the southern Pacific zone that includes Osa, Golfito, Corredores, Coto Brus, Buenos Aires and Puerto...
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Costa Rica’s Route 32 Faces Lane Closures Into Early July

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Drivers using Route 32, the main highway between San José and the Caribbean port city of Limón, should plan for lane closures on the...
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Surfer in Costa Rica Survives Needlefish Strike to the Heart

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A Brazilian surfer survived a rare and severe ocean injury in Costa Rica after a needlefish leapt from the water at Playa Pavones and...
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Costa Rica Adds New Tree Species to Its Biodiversity Record

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Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new tree species in northern Costa Rica, a rare botanical find known so far from only a...
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Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo Makes Tennis History with Queen’s Club Title

Steven Hodel -
Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo claimed the biggest title of his career on Sunday, beating American Tommy Paul 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3 to win the HSBC...
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Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances

For much of us here in Latin America, watching Lionel Messi at a World Cup has become a familiar ritual. On Monday, the Argentine...
Read more

Rip Currents, High Surf Threaten Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

Those heading to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast this week are being urged to use caution as higher surf, rip currents and a pair of...
Read more

Costa Rica’s Mid-Year Gordito Lottery Brings Big Prizes and Local Tradition

One of Costa Rica’s most familiar mid-year rituals is back on the streets. The Junta de Protección Social, known as the JPS, officially launched...
Read more

Colombia Shifts Right as Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Presidency

Millionaire attorney Abelardo de la Espriella will govern Colombia aligned with the principles of a right wing that is regaining ground across the continent,...
Read more
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