Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Inter American Press Association has welcomed the decision by the Colombian attorney general’s office to order the preventive detention of two politicians as alleged masterminds behind the murder of journalist Orlando Sierra, calling the action a strong move against … Continue reading →

The Federación de Rugby de Costa Rica has scheduled its second championship for Sunday in the Estadio de Zapote which is adjacent to the Archivo Nacional. The organization said that there will be juvenile, female, beginner and seniors matches starting … Continue reading →

Investigators searched businesses and homes in Golfito Wednesday as part of a money laundering probe. Detained was a man with the last names of Villalobos Picado and a woman with the last names of Villalobos Mora. Both are owners of … Continue reading →

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter has wrapped up a three-day, private visit to Cuba, his second to the Communist-led island since 2002, the year he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The United States and Cuba do not have formal … Continue reading →

The Naranjo-Palmares area has been hit with a wave of fires, including some in structures. More blazes broke out last night on Cerro Espiritu Santo in Naranjo. Reader Jason Darrow said he took photos of the blazes shortly before 6:30 … Continue reading →

Tonight for the first time a Costa Rican woman will defend a world sports title on national soil. Hanna Gabriels again meets the U.S.-Mexican boxer Melisenda Pérez at the new national stadium tonight. The championship match is the final fight … Continue reading →

Agents are awaiting the forensic report on the death of a U.S. expat whose body was found in his Escazú condo. The man was identified as Nathan Richard Noble, about 40 years old. He is believed to have come to … Continue reading →

President Laura Chinchilla reviewed a force of 150 officers who now make up the Policía de Fronteras, a new unit of the Fuerza Pública that is charged with securing the national borders. Ms. Chinchilla reviewed the officers during a ceremony … Continue reading →

More opponents to the administration’s proposed tax package surfaced Wednesday. Representatives of the dental profession warned lawmakers that assessing taxes on medical procedures would result in greater numbers of people seeking care at the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social. Meanwhile … Continue reading →

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a massive gender discrimination case, involving retail giant Walmart, that could have a major impact on businesses and rights of employees across the United States. The Supreme Court appeared skeptical as justices … Continue reading →

Electoral officials in Haiti have delayed announcing the preliminary results of the March 20 presidential runoff election. Authorities say the results will be made public next Monday, instead of this Thursday as originally planned. Analysts say a credible, functioning government … Continue reading →

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter is set to meet with Cuba’s top dissidents one day after meeting with the government’s top officials. Among other critics, Carter will meet well-known blogger Yoani Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez announced the meeting on her twitter … Continue reading →

Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announced Tuesday that it has been named the primary cement supplier for the first phase of Reventazón hydroelectric plant project in Costa Rica. The $1.2 billion plant will be the largest of its kind in Central … Continue reading →

The executive director of the tourism chamber told lawmakers Tuesday that a proposed new tax would damage a sector of the economy that was beginning to recuperate from the economic recession. He is Mauricio Céspedes of the Cámera de Turismo. … Continue reading →

For Costa Ricans, miel de chiverre has a status only slightly lower than mom’s gallo pinto. Although this food product is available all year, it is traditional for Semana Santa. The squash from which the jelly or miel comes is … Continue reading →

The Parque Zoológico y Jardín Botánico Nacional Simón Bolívar, is organizing bird watching tours Saturday and Sunday at the park in north San José. The tours on paths through the park are planned between 6 and 9 a.m. The zoo … Continue reading →