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Monthly Archives: August, 2010

Opposition Promotes Reform for Free Cédulas

Opposition blasts “illegal” practice of charging citizens 300 córdobas for new cédulas

Opposition Unity Put to Test as National Assembly Reconvenes

FSLN’s last chance to reform constitution before elections

How Serious is Jahob’s Rebellion?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Friend claims Jahob is being manipulated by politicians

Does the U.S. Still Care About Nicaragua?

MANAGUA – “Nicaraguans always say to me, what’s going on in Washington? The United States isn’t worried about Nicaragua anymore? Are we forgotten?” With those...

In Costa Rica – Limón Roots Festival Celebrates Black Culture

Backed by a calypso band, a reggae singer and Miss Limón Roots 2010, Ramiro Crawford introduced this year’s Limón Roots festival with some flair. At...

Shark Finning Continues to Hurt C.R.’s Image

With the world’s shark populations shrinking, attention has turned to protecting the animal. In Costa Rica, the Marine Turtle Restoration Program (Pretoma) was recognized earlier...

Costa Rica Considers 15 Percent Casino Tax

Lawmakers Tuesday debated proposed changes to a casino tax bill that would charge a 15 percent tax on earnings from casinos based in Costa...

Tolls Drop on San José –Caldera Highway

Autopistas del Sol, the company that built and operates the Caldera Highway, announced on Monday that it will lower tolls on Friday, Aug. 27. Fees...

Drug Policy Is Top Agenda Item in Central America

Mexican President Felipe Calderón’s call for renewed discussion of alternative ways to counter drug trafficking is catching on regionally, as leaders throughout Central America...

Costa Rica’s Census-Takers Take Practice Run

One of the most diverse regions in Costa Rica, Palmares, has been chosen as the guinea pig for next year’s national census. The Palmares Census...

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