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Florists pining for customers on Valentine’s Day amid lower sales

Florists complain that higher wholesale costs of roses and other flowers are harming their business, despite the importance of Valentine's Day for their sales.

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a day at the beach (or a jungle spa)

Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and many local tourism businesses are offering discounts on hotels, local flights, one-day tours and romantic dinners.

Honduran lawmaker wants to give $2,500 to couples married for 45 years

Honduran lawmaker Augusto Cruz Asensio proposed a bill that would reward couples for staying together for 45 years, according to Honduras' El Heraldo. On Wednesday, Asensio discussed the proposal that would give long-time couples a one-time bonus of 50,000 lempiras (or $2,500).
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Costa Rican Court Upholds Nutritional Warning Labels on Food

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Nicaragua Cancels Legal Status of 15 More NGOs

On Tuesday, Nicaragua canceled the legal status of 15 more NGOs, including a foundation of the now-defunct Guardabarranco duo, which was part of the...