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The UN General Assembly will hold a Special Session (UNGASS) on the world drug problem in April 2016 with a view to achieving the goal of “a better tomorrow for world’s youth."In preparation of this session, the International Narcotics...

U.S. Expats owing more than $50,000 in taxes may soon find themselves without a passport.On December 4, 2015 U.S. law officials snuck in legislation allowing U.S. expats and travelers to lose their passport privileges for having overdue taxes.The law...

Looking for work? Uber’s new Latin American customer service center will be housed here in Costa Rica.Beginning in just a few short weeks, 3.5 million dollars and 300 new jobs will be coming to Costa Rica.The opening of Uber’s...

Reminiscent of Jurassic World, Dino Park is a one-of-a-kind attraction that’s bound to bring out the child in all of us.With over twenty different dinosaur species reaching lengths of up to 22 meters, there’s no doubt Dino Park will...

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s successor will not be elected by a secret ballot by the 193 member states of the United Nations.Rather the General Assembly and the Security Council presidents have agreed on a selection process that might mark...

Dr. Franklin Chang is taking on Costa Rican development once again.A new solar farm proposed by Dr. Franklin Chang’s Ad Astra Rocket Company will generate 76 kilowatts of power with over 200 panels. Moreover, the farm is supposed to...

The recent H1N1 outbreak in Costa Rica has reopened passive euthanasia for discussion.The recent outbreak of H1N1 in Costa Rica has already claimed 27 lives to date. Now pro-euthanasia activists propose Project 19.440, the “Death with Dignity Act for...

In October 2017, the iconic Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica will be celebrating 120 years since its original inauguration in 1897.In an effort to honor this special occasion, the theater plans to produce a seven-chapter book which will include...

The reigning beer company, Cerveza Imperial, opened their first branded bar within the Juan Santamaria Airport.Cerveza Imperial just gave travelers a new incentive to arrive early for outbound flights. Located right in front of boarding gate number nine, the...

Envision Festival out of Uvita is an annual event that strives to leave the site better each year.The Costa Rican gathering has been featured on such prominent media as The Huffington Post and the Elephant Journal, setting itself apart...