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Turrialba Volcano calms, although vapor trails still visible

By L. Arias | The Tico Times

A National Emergency Commission preventive alert remains in effect in the area.

News

Costa Rica and Colombia sign free trade deal

By AFP

Costa Rica is now eligible for Pacific Alliance membership.

Delta Airlines to offer nonstop flight between San José and Los Angeles

By L. Arias | The Tico Times

Airlines are beginning to react to Avianca-Taca's cancellation of nonstop flights to Costa Rica.

Costa Rican lawmakers approve association agreement with European Union

By L. Arias | The Tico Times

Exports to Europe exceeded $2 billion in 2012.

Business

Grupo Nación announces more layoffs, new investments

By L. Arias | The Tico Times

The parent company of La Nación will fire 156 employees and launch a new matchmaking website.

Costa Rica's Chinchilla to travel to Colombia to pursue Pacific Alliance deal

By L. Arias | The Tico Times

The president also will attend the inauguration of Ecuador's Rafael Correa.

Costa Rican Hotels Chamber demands government action on Avianca-Taca flight cancellations

By L. Arias | The Tico Times

The company's actions will lead to 20,000 fewer tourist visits a month, the chamber says.

Around Costa Rica

Behind the scenes of Costa Rica’s latest travel promo

By Jordan Lent | Special to The Tico Times

A grueling film schedule produces breathtaking footage of Costa Rica’s many treasures – including its people.

Cartago-San José train is back

By Alberto Font | The Tico Times

Traveling by rail to the old colonial capital takes 43 minutes one-way at a cost of just over $1.

Virus spread by Skype infects more than 300,000 computers

By L. Arias | The Tico Times

Costa Rica is one of the five most-affected countries.

Featured Columns

Fooling with memory

By Jack OBrien

SOMEONE SAID: A routine tumor removal becomes something very different

Ocean of opportunity

By Shawn Larkin | Special to The Tico Times

More marinas, docks and ferries can help Costa Rica go greener.

Still cruisin'!

By Mitzi Stark | Special to The Tico Times

The most popular car in Costa Rica is not for sale.

News Briefs

Region

Guatemala's Maya outraged at genocide ruling annulment

By AFP

Nebaj mayor: The annulment "mocks the Ixil people."

In tense Mexico state, vigilantes refuse to drop guns

By Leticia Pineda | AFP

President Enrique Peña Nieto sent around 4,000 soldiers and marines this week to Michoacán, along with 1,000 federal police, to restore peace.

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo asks to be investigated for corruption

By AFP

Accusations of fraud against the former leader include a company created in Costa Rica.

World

U.S. Senate committee approves immigration overhaul

By David Nakamura | The Washington Post

Leahy: "We need an immigration system that lives up to American values and helps write the next great chapter in American history."

Huge tornado levels Oklahoma City suburb in U.S., killing dozens

By Joel Achenbach | The Washington Post

At least 20 children killed, state medical examiner's office said.

The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74

By AFP

The legendary psychedelic rocker had a long battle with cancer.

Weekend

Latitudinal adjustments

A couple from Ohio moves to the Costa Rican countryside and starts a tropical dream farm.

Who says they can’t rappel down a waterfall?

By Christine Krishnan | Special to The Tico Times

A reality show called "In Your Shoes" captures the experiences of adventurous Irish teens with disabilities in Costa Rica.

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