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Absence of Venezuela’s Chávez sparks more rumors

The Venezuelan president hasn’t been seen in public in three weeks.

Fighting for a forgotten national park

Local activist take the reigns to protect a little-known park.

San José gets set for International Arts Festival

The biennial festival known as FIA gets under way in San José with the March 1 opening of the Museum and Gallery Route. Events in La Sabana Park, FIA’s headquarters, and Parque La Libertad start March 16 and run through March 25.

Forbes names Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio Beach one of world’s most beautiful parks

The park is the smallest to make the list, but also the most popular.

Bill aims to make sailfish national fish of Costa Rica

The depletion of the species and its economic benefits to the country in the form of sportfishing tourism have led lobbyists and a lawmaker to take action.

Oil drilling talk sparks protests in Costa Rica

In a country that promotes environmental protection as a government priority, a U.S. oil company's demand for an oil and gas drilling contract has angered environmental groups.

Campaign on mercury levels sparks controversy

Citing a study done by the National Autonomous University of Mexico, sportfishermen in Costa Rica say mercury levels in sailfish have reached harmful levels.

Costa Rica foreign minster sparks army debate

René Castro tells a Dutch radio station that external forces are causing Costa Rica to reconsider their official pacifist stance.

Multiple sclerosis treatment sparks debate

Hundreds of Canadians are traveling to Costa Rica to undergo a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis.

Parks Generate $1.5 Billion for C.R. Economy

But much of the earnings leave the country, study finds

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The Celtic and Christian Beginnings of Halloween Explained

In the United States, Halloween ranks as the second-biggest commercial holiday, pulling in billions each year through costumes, candy and decorations. Here in Costa...

Nicaragua Faces UN Scrutiny Over Human Rights Violations and Repression

A panel of United Nations human rights experts pressed the international community on Thursday to take action against Nicaragua's leaders, Daniel Ortega and Rosario...

Spine-Tingling Costa Rican Folklore Tales

Some of these legends pack a frightening punch; other tales are downright wacky (i.e. el Macho Chingo).

Costa Rica Democracy Under Threat from Chaves-TSE Conflict

President Rodrigo Chaves has intensified his public feud with the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), drawing sharp rebukes from its leadership and raising alarms about...

Costa Rica Passes 24/7 Raid Bill to Fight Drug Gangs

Costa Rica's legislature has passed a bill that lets police conduct raids around the clock to tackle rising drug-related killings and gang activity. The...
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