In two previous articles, I addressed the low class housing shortage subject, now I will focus on the middle class. Both are important, for sure, but with different connotations; the first one being about a necessity that has to do with human dignity, because the ones who suffer it live in horrible conditions, specially children; [...]
In only a few months the world’s longest-serving dictator was ousted from absolute power and now even killed by his people supported by a join Arab-NATO military campaign including jets from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Now it is time to look for the right decisions for the future of Libya and to focus [...]
The New York Times recently reported on the rise of alternative economic networks in Greece (“Battered by Economic Crisis, Greeks Turn to Barter Networks,” October 1). As the shortcomings of the mainstream economy become more apparent globally, we can expect to see more participation in alternative economies. The Times describes how an alternative economic network [...]
A recent speech made in the República of Honduras, during the International Forum “21st Century Socialism & its influence in Latin America.”
By Rodgers Bestgen, Atenas. I find it hard to fathom how a high volume readership publication like AM Costa Rica could be so irresponsible reporting on the world terrorism situation and its possible effect on Costa Rica; See “World terrorism Fears Likely to Reverberate here” (http://www.amcostarica.com/100410.htm#31) What are you guys trying to do anyway? Needlessly scare [...]
We imported a car from Canada in July and dutifully paid all the taxes, got the marchamo and riteve etc. Upon going to get the marchamo renewed for 2011, we are now being advised that they have no record of it being registered!
Note from TCRN editor: The following video and email were sent to us by a man alleging that his friend was the victim of a violent crime and that the two of them are now fearful for their lives because they spoke out against the assailant. The text and video below contain the details of [...]
Submitted by: Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Rice Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica St. Mary’s School Guachipelín, Escazú- San Jose, C.R., Says “NO” to FAILING 1st Grader who wishes to attend their school! We have just been informed our first grader will be retained in first grade. After months of trying to figure out why our [...]
by Gringa en CR Just because the rules have changed, doesn’t mean the incompetency of Costa Rica’s immigration system has been fixed. Last week I received a necessary document from CR Migracion that was supposed to accurately detail my personal history of entries and exits to/from Costa Rica. In short, I have entered Costa Rica [...]
by Raphael T. In response to the article published today entitled “Designated Driver Program Kicks off this Weekend” I would just like to say that this is an obvious ploy by the INS to get policy holders to buy more insurance without really providing more service. The stipulation that the service can be used three [...]
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