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Latin America News - According to the Spanish newspaper ABC , Hugo Chavez is in induced coma. The newspaper said that according to sources consulted by them, the president of Venezuela has very weak vital signs and kept alive...

Costa Rica News – Costa Rica birthrates are declining. In 2014 fewer children will be born, the projections of the Social Security Fund (CCSS) indicate only a slight increase for 2013on this and then begin a decline in the...

Costa Rica Weather for 2013 - The Institute for Climate and Water INTA show that the necessary conditions for the development of the climate phenomenon El Niño weakened, because the equatorial Pacific Ocean, after a very slight warming during...

Costa Rica News - Costa Rica closes 2012 with positive economic numbers, even though the poverty rate has not dropped significantly and a persistent fiscal deficit close to 4.5% of gross domestic product (GDP)."Economic growth for 2012 could be...

Costa Rica News – Costa Ric’s gas station industry, including carriers and fuel retailers, will meet in next week to define the strategy which will begin a national strike, the first of 2013.The effort is to put pressure on...

Costa Rica News - At least three earthquakes were reported early this January 1, 2013. The first came at 1:54 am, with a magnitude of 2.7. It was located 5 kilometers deep and 1 kilometer southwest of Puntarenas Golfito...

Latin America News - The fiscal cliff named in the U.S. may drag down the rest of Latin America whose economies are closely linked to the North America.The White House and Republicans try to resolve differences over the U.S....

2 Large farms, 30 Hectares each, with electricity and water available nearby. Both farms have panoramic ocean views, directly in front of Isla Caballo (horse Island) and beaches.Nicoya Costa Rica Real Estate Lot Investment Property   Farm 1: 30 hectares (74...

Costa Rica drugs and trafficking has been a major focus for the Chinchilla administration and the programs implemented have been tremendously successful.The antidrug authorities of Costa Rica reports that during 2012 they seized a total of 15.5 tons of...

As of February 2013, you will require a digital signature for any bank transaction via Internet. This was reported by the Banco de Costa Rica as part of new plans to implement the National Electronic Payments (SINPE).This year, BCCR...