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Monthly Archives: May, 2011

U.N. group seeks new trial for Guatemala’s ex-president

On May 9, a Guatemalan court acquitted Alfonso Portillo and his co-defendants of all charges regarding the embezzlement of $15 million in government funds.

Zelaya’s wife hints at Honduras presidential bid

Ex-president Manuel Zelaya and his wife returned to the country Saturday after they were exiled in June of 2009.

Hurricane season starts Wednesday with high risk for U.S., Caribbean

In 2010, hurricanes particularly wreaked havoc in Central America and the Caribbean. The worst, Hurricane Tomas, caused landslides in Costa Rica and hit the Caribbean islands of St. Lucia and Haiti. Approximately 57 people were killed by the storm.

Costa Rican Tourism Chamber looks to congress for assistance

Canatur hopes the Legislative Assembly will pass two bills to boost revenue in the tourism sector.

Costa Rica tries again to butt out smoking

Tuesday's World No Tobacco Day brought anti-smoking groups out in full force.

Costa Rica approves free trade with China

Some critics see the agreement as a quid pro quo for the new $100 million National Stadium donated and built by China and inaugurated March 26.

Costa Rica granted yet another extension on in vitro fertilization

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights extends Costa Rica’s deadline for a decision on IVF an additional two months. The deadline had been Tuesday.

American Legion in Costa Rica celebrates Memorial Day

U.S. veterans honor fallen friends in Costa Rica on Monday.

Costa Rica police seize over a ton of cocaine in 9 days

The latest shipment, seized on Friday, was found on the Pacific coast during an inspection of a farm vehicle in Rio Claro de Golfito.

Official U.K. travel website warns about increase in missing tourists in Costa Rica

The British government’s official travel advice on Costa Rica reads: “Incidents of violent crime against tourists are increasing.” Brit Michael Dixon went missing in Tamarindo in 2009. His case remains unsolved.

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