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Costa Rica denies claim by Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson that Interpol Red Notice ‘has been dropped’

In a Thursday post on his Facebook, conservationist and founder of Sea Shepherd Paul Watson said an Interpol red alert issued by Costa Rica, which prompted his arrest in Germany in May 2012, has been dropped. A spokeswoman for Costa Rica's judicial system, which is handling Watson's case, denied Watson's statement, saying, "Everything remains the same."

Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson a repeat guest on Costa Rica’s Rainforest Radio

Costa Rican officials are sticking to their initial storyline that the murder of Tico turtle conservationist Jairo Mora was carried out by a band of thieves and turtle poachers. Paul Watson thinks officials are lying. On Wednesday, Rainforest Radio's Jani Schulz will find out why.

Interpol issues red notice for fugitive Sea Shepherd founder

Interpol’s alert states that all inquiries on Watson “should be directed to Costa Rican authorities.”

Fugitive Sea Shepherd founder pursued by Japan

The Japanese government also asked Germany to arrest Watson.

Could the Cocos Island pact happen?

Sea Shepherd Captain likely to return to Costa Rica.

Will Sea Shepherd’s Watson strike a deal to face Costa Rica charges?

Costa Rican officials announced Tuesday that Paul Watson may voluntarily return to Costa Rica to face charges of attempted shipwrecking and endangerment at sea.
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Costa Rica’s Sloths Take Center Stage on “60 Minutes”

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Kevin Costner Vacations in Costa Rica

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Air France-KLM Group Expands Service to Costa Rica

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