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The first Starbucks in Costa Rica will open in May

By Karla Arias Alvarado  | The Tico Times

The coffee giant has not yet announced an opening date or a specific location for the store.

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By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
Escazu Recycles

Recycling, waste-water treatment and more coming to the popular west San José community of Escazú.

By Karla Arias Alvarado  | The Tico Times
Dengo Funeral 1

The country mourns the death of former Vice President and ICE founder Jorge Manuel Dengo, a man who dedicated much of his life to public service.

By David Boddiger
Escazu Hostage 2

Victims speak about 5-hour standoff inside their Escazú home.

Business

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
iPhone 4S 1

Cheaper smartphones, “neuromarketing” and lots of tablets make up the tech predictions for 2012

By Rod Hughes  | Fijatevos.com

Complainant awarded $2,000 due to harassing phone calls.

NEWS YOU CAN USE: The 2012 deadline is April 30.

Around Costa Rica

By Karla Arias Alvarado  | The Tico Times
Strike Over Salaries 2

Public employees protested against the ₡5,000 ($10) raise in their salaries this week

By Tico Times
Franklin Chan

Chang, the first Latin American to visit space, holds the record for most space trips.

By Karla Arias Alvarado  | The Tico Times
Cruise 3

Last week, the Pacific town of Quepos welcomed its first 800-passenger cruise in the last 20 years.

Subscriber Zone

By Ashley Harrell  | aharrell@ticotimes.net
The city of witches 1

EYES ON ESCAZU: Legendary figures like the Tulevieja and Zárate the witch still lurk in the shadows of the now-upscale western suburb’s strip malls and high-rise condominiums.

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
Science Prize

Geneticist and microbiologist take Costa Rica’s top science and technology awards.

By Karla Arias Alvarado  | The Tico Times
Anti-Smoking Clinic

The San Rafael Hospital in Alajuela now offers a smoking-cessation clinic for local residents. A pilot clinic has limited results, but doctors say the effort will save lives.

Region

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Efraín Ríos Montt 1

Tens of thousands died during the former Guatemala strongman's rule from 1982-1983.

By Tico Times

Winner-takes-all qualifier set for Friday at 7 p.m. The United States women’s soccer team has outscored Costa Rica, 34-0, in seven previous matches.

By James Fredrick  | Special to The Tico Times
Guatemalan Mayans

The Guatemalan government is cracking down on the country’s hundreds of pirate radio stations. Indigenous leaders say the 1996 Peace Accords give them the right to broadcast.

Health

By Dominique Farrell  | The Tico Times
Sex-Trafficking 8

The U.S. State Department calls Costa Rica as a country of origin, transit and destination for victims of sexual exploitation and labor.

By Rod Hughes  | Fijatevos.com

35-year-old woman had a ruptured and leaking implant.

Weekend

By Matt Levin  | The Tico Times
Oscar Films

Costa Rica residents can see Academy Award favorites “The Descendant,” “The Artist,” “War Horse” and “Hugo.”

By Ashley Harrell  | aharrell@ticotimes.net
Happy Travelers 1

A Canadian group including celebrity Colin Mochrie experienced the Maleku tribe, turtle hatching in Nosara and more, courtesy of the Costa Rican Tourism Board’s “Million Dollar Gift of Happiness” campaign.

By Tico Times
Cesar Millan

Calendar from the Jan. 27-Feb. 2 edition: Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan in Costa Rica, Women’s Club used book sale, Chunches de Mar art festival in Montezuma, International Extreme Sport Festival, concerts, plays, art exhibits and lots more.

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Restaurants

Argenta

Argenta in Escazú offers 17 varieties of delectable baked empanadas.

Arts & Leisure

Arts in Parks

The Enamorate de tu Ciudad program returns Feb. 4, bringing free arts, cultural and educational a...

Travel

Beautiful Villas Beautiful Beach 2

Canadian-owned Villas Hermosas, just up the coast from the popular Nicoya Peninsula surf destinat...

Fishing Fishing Forum

Tuna

Reports say anglers are averaging about eight sails a day out of the Quepos area.