Today is the International Day Against Violence Toward Women. Exactly one month ago, on Oct. 25, another Costa Rican woman was killed at the hands of her companion.…
The corruption probe of the World Cup bidding process may be predictably over, but the controversy surrounding FIFA's decisions on who should host is just getting started.…
Originally published in The Mark News and used here with permission. See the original post. On Oct. 28, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly for the 23rd…
I have spent 29 years of my life fighting to improve the quality of life of autistic people and their families. I’ve done this as a mother,…
In the past month, U.S. President Barack Obama has launched an open-ended Middle East war, built an impressive coalition of allies and entirely reversed his previous strategy…
The anthem of the province of Guanacaste reminds us of the unique and magnificent history of this region ever since it became a part of Costa Rica:…
The War on Drugs is the Big Lie used to justify the militarization of Costa Rican police. The argument goes like this: A small country like Costa…
Costa Rica’s former President Óscar Arias is correct in his assessment of the cause of the current U.S. “child immigration problem.” The clear takeaway is: If you…
During a recent visit to the rural community of Los Palmas, Haiti, I had the opportunity to talk with families directly affected by the cholera epidemic that…
Militarism in the world is definitely expanding. In 2012, military expenses totaled $1.7 trillion and growing. Every day we see news about armed conflicts, police actions and…
