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Monthly Archives: January, 2010

Qatar Considers Investment Options in C.R.

Papagayo, GUANACASTE – President Oscar Arias is wooing the Arab nation of Qatar, the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas, hoping to attract...

New-Look Ticos Positive After Loss to Argentina

A new year, a new coach and a new crop of players didn’t merit new results for the Costa Rican national soccer team on...

Negotiator: EU Agreement ‘A No-Brainer’

The process of forging a formal relationship between Central America and the European Union (EU) has dragged on for years, stalled mainly due to...

Train is Moving On Up to The East Side

The Costa Rican Railroad Institute (INCOFER) has promised to extend rail routes by mid-February. If all goes according to plan, INCOFER will add one stop...

Delinquent Luxury Home Taxpayers Face Big Fines

The estimated 7,000 homeowners who missed the Jan. 15 deadline for paying taxes on their homes valued at ¢100 million (nearly $179,000) or more...

Airlines Offer Reduced Fares for Elections

Regional airlines Taca and Copa are working to reduce the number of “noshows” on Election Day by offering discounted tickets to Costa Ricans who...

Solís Ruffles Chinese Feathers With Remark

BEIJING, China – The Chinese government said last week that a Costa Rican presidential candidate’s pledge to name a Chinese-financed stadium in San José...

Highway Receives Praise, Some Complaints

OROTINA – Raúl González remembers when he could see only mango trees from his home in this small town, where he has lived most...

In Honduras, Exit Zelaya, Enter Lobo

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, who was deposed from office during the last seven months of his term, left Honduras on...

Exports Finish Year on Positive Note

As year-end economic figures were announced for 2009, some sectors in Costa Rica see encouraging signs that the worst of the recession may be...

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