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Monthly Archives: August, 2012

Switzerland arrests former Guatemalan National Police director on murder charges

Erwin Sperisen, who holds both Swiss and Guatemalan nationalities, will be tried in Switzerland for allegedly carrying out extrajudicial executions while commanding Guatemala’s police forces.

OAS evaluates gangs truce in El Salvador

Security Secretary Adam Blackwell will analyze steps to follow after a truce was agreed to by gang leaders in May.

Guatemalan court approves extradition to U.S. of former President Alfonso Portillo

An appeal by Portillo's lawyers claimed their client’s life would be in danger if he were sent to the U.S.

Monteverde’s Hotel Belmar a tasty escape

Commune with nature, feast on surf-n-turf and pass out in a comfy chalet.

Housing market changing

After a boom-bust bubble cycle in the Pacific coast area, real estate property appreciation there and in the Central Valley is once again positive.

Escazú Mayor Barahona: Local government can work

Escazú Mayor Arnolodo Barahona and his progressive Yunta Progresista Escazuceña party wrested control from national political parties in 2010 elections. Two years later, the mayor tells The Tico Times what he’s accomplished.

T+Karpio celebrates contemporary art across San José

10 Spaces, 10 Activities, 30 Artists, 30 Years.

Animal rescue center needs rescue

Kids Saving the Rainforest supported itself for 13 years. Now it needs donations fast.

Caifanes is back

Famed Mexican band formed in 1987.

Artful fundraising

Dim sum, bingo and whimsical chairs are all part of a couple of unconventional fundraisers on Sept. 1.

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