John Helwig was one of the original 26 Peace Corps volunteers to arrive in Costa Rica in 1963. Little did the now 70-year-old know, when he stepped off the LACSA DC-3, that he would meet his future wife during his short stay in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, and begin a lifelong love affair with Costa Rica.

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Peace Corps celebrates half a century in Costa Rica

Tico Times - June 30, 2011

The emblematic U.S. government agency turns 50 this year, and has been working in Costa Rica for all but two of those years.

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Costa Rican regulator proposes reduction in fuel prices

Tico Times - June 30, 2011

The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) proposed a reduction of national fuel prices by ₡63 per liter that could be enacted in the coming months. According...

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Guatemala electoral tribunal denies former first lady’s presidential bid

Tico Times - June 30, 2011

Sandra Torres’ divorce from her husband, President Álvaro Colom, is not enough to convince an elections tribunal that her presidential run is legal. Torres has appealed the ruling.

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AyA president resigns in midst of scandal involving alleged mistress

Tico Times - June 29, 2011

Oscar Núñez and a 23-year-old female employee allegedly took a personal trip to Mexico on AyA’s dime.

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Canadian woman gets 8 years for drug trafficking in Costa Rica

Tico Times - June 29, 2011

Woman arrested whiled carrying 1,385 grams of cocaine, four different currencies and three cellular phones.

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