Region
Representatives from 175 countries will vote the proposal next year in Thailand.
When the Central America-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was first proposed, Nicaragua's Sandinistas called it a "Yankee" trick to economically dominate the region. Since then, Nicaragua has outperformed other countries in economic growth under the agreement.
Ex-general was brought back to Panama in December
Health
The National Blood Bank is open from Monday through Saturday.
Save the Children’s “State of the World's Mothers” report ranks Costa Rica 13th on list of less-developed countries.
Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer type among women in Costa Rica.
Weekend
A new spot for birdwatching and photography has become a National Geographic Expeditions destination.
Two longtime friends have a joint exhibit at the Children's Museum in the National Gallery that celebrates the sacredness of the mundane.
Calendar from the May 11-17 edition: Expotur, Danzatón, Enamorate de tu ciudad, art shows, concerts, hikes, sporting events and much, much more.
