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Citizen Journalism Democratizes Free Press

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – “I have a problem with Facebook. It says it won’t allow more than 5,000 friends,” reads a recent update...

Lobsters Avoid Hot Water, Catch a Break for Breeding

A four-month ban on fishing of the spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) in the Caribbean Sea went into effect on Monday. Caribbean fishermen from Belize through...

Central American lobsters get a break

A four-month ban on fishing of the spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) in the Caribbean Sea, a first for Central America, went into effect on...

Trump Ocean Club Sets Standard for Development

Second in a three-part series on Panama's first-world aspirations   PANAMA CITY, Panama – As the momentum from Panama City’s construction boom continues to lift the...

New Libertarian Candidate Steps Up

Amid the celebration of another party’s primary, Antonio López Escarré slipped an e-mail to the press announcing his presidential aspirations. The former ambassador to Spain...

French Ambassador Talks Politics – and Amour

The new French ambassador to Costa Rica, Fabrice Delloye, is learning to talk like a diplomat again. For the past four years, Delloye waged a...

Lax Immigration Enforcement Alarms Watchdog

The state’s failure to enforce immigration laws threatens national security, a government report found this week. Immigrants are outstaying their visas, deported foreigners are reentering...

Confab Aims To Hone English Teaching Skills

As President Oscar Arias' administration stalls on a national plan to improve English instruction, private groups are stepping in to help teachers hone their...

Granada Hopes for High Season Rebound

Businesses owners in Granada are crossing their fingers in hopes that the clearing skies and recently improved energy situation here will help rejuvenate this...

What’s Really at Stake with the Trade Pact?

What’s really at stake with the Central American Free-Trade Agreement with the United States (CAFTA)? As the nationwide vote on the most debated issue in...

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Nicaraguan Advisor Arrested: A Controversial Twist in Ortega’s Inner Circle

The Nicaraguan Army announced this Sunday the arrest of a man accused of planning a weapons theft, but opposition media outlets in exile claimed...

Uber Costa Rica Launches Ride Recording for Enhanced Rider Safety

Uber has introduced a new feature aimed at enhancing safety for both drivers and users in Costa Rica. The company’s latest update allows drivers...

Spanish Expressions for Expats: A Guide to Kindness in Costa Rica

Welcome to the sunny side of Costa Rican Spanish. As expats and visitors in this tropical paradise, we often focus on mastering the basics...

El Salvador’s Anti-Gang Crackdown: Lessons for Costa Rica’s Security

First, Yessica Mercedes lost a brother who was beaten to death by gang members. Then, another brother was jailed in the government's "war" against...

Celebrating Costa Rica Independence Day: Why the Lantern Parade?

When I was growing up, faroles – the handmade lanterns meant to symbolize the 19th-century journey that brought the message of Central American independence...
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