Investors: Where’s our money?
Many teak clients involved with Tropical American Tree Farms are unhappy about their investments. Now the death of company founder leaves them in the dark.
Rojas makes final push for Everest
Warner Rojas is waiting for a window of good weather to make a summit attempt on Saturday.
Probe widens in roadway scandal
Officials said government agencies raided so far are under suspicion of corruption involving public monies.
Will Captain Paul Watson be extradited?
The arrest in Germany last weekend of marine conservationist Paul Watson, of the Sea Shepperd organization, has outraged environmentalists around the world. Watson faces charges of attempted shipwrecking stemming from a 2002 incident off the Guatemalan coast.
Group promotes bill to legalize cockfighting
Spokesman for the group says it contains 5,000 members and 180 breeders of fighting birds.
Are the eggs on your plate free-range?
Humane Society International launches a program in Costa Rica to convince restaurant and store owners to better market eggs produced from free-range chickens. But consumers still need education, the head of the program says.
In Costa Rica cigar bars, puff away – for now
Businesses hope Costa Rica's new anti-smoking law won't affect their operations.
Novelist Carlos Fuentes dies at 83
He will be remembered as one of the most influential Latin American novelists of all time. Mexico's Carlos Fuentes died on Tuesday at 83. Hundreds of fans and friends bade farewell in a ceremonious Wednesday.
