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Monthly Archives: June, 2014

US man wanted on child molestation charges might be hiding in Costa Rica, FBI says

Charley Hollin, 59, a U.S. man wanted by the FBI on charges of alleged kidnapping, child molestation and unlawfaul flight to avoid prosecution is believed to be hiding in a Latin American country, and he could be in Costa Rica.

Route 27 toll fees to increase on Tuesday

As of Tuesday, July 1, toll fees on Route 27, which connects San José to the Pacific province of Puntarenas, will increase by up to ₡80.

VIDEO: Watching the World Cup in Grecia

It sounded funny at the time: Since Costa Rica doesn’t have a large Greek population, why not watch the Greece-Costa Rica soccer game in Grecia?

Snapshots from the Web of Costa Rica’s historic World Cup win

Costa Rica awoke in a euphoric daze Monday after its beloved national men's football team, known as "La Sele," became one of the eight best squads in the world after defeating Greece in a World Cup penalty shootout on Sunday afternoon.

31 arrested during World Cup celebrations

It wasn't all good clean fun at the Fuente de la Hispanidad on San José's east side, where thousands of Costa Ricans gathered Sunday night to celebrate their national team's victory over Greece.

Photo exhibit illustrates Brazil outside the World Cup

Initially, Perelstein expected to use photography to condemn the World Cup and FIFA’s presence in Brazil. But as they spent more time spent in the country, the tone of the project evolved.

PHOTOS: Costa Rica waves its rainbow flag

An historic World Cup football win wasn't the only thing people in San José were celebrating Sunday. Hours before the big game, more than 10,000 supporters of the lesbian, gay and transgender movement marched down Paseo Colón for the annual Diversity March.

25 photos from Costa Rica’s all-night-long celebration after the Ticos beat Greece

Keylor Navas made the huge stop. Michael Umaña blasted in the all-important fifth penalty kick. And the incredible result set off a celebration throughout Costa Rica.

Titans in Brazil: Keylor Navas, Costa Rica eliminate Greece in penalty kicks to advance to quarterfinals

Costa Rica defender Michael Umaña (L) and goalkeeper Keylor Navas celebrate after defeating Greece on penalties at Pernambuco Arena in Recife on Sunday. After...

¡Grande Navas! Watch the save that sent Costa Rica to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time

Keylor Navas sacrificed his body over and over again to keep the Ticos in the match. His steady resilience permitted La Sele to reach penalty kicks when the rest of the team looked exhausted and completely out of sorts.

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