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Costa Rica Celebrates Nobel Peace Prize by the European Union
Costa Rica's government today celebrated the production of the Nobel Peace Prize by the European Union (EU) and stated that it is a well deserved award."Costa Rica, a peaceful country that abolished its armed forces for over 60 years...
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Nicaragua and Colombia Confrontation in the Caribbean
Nicaragua is accusing Colombia as has having taken a "hostile posture" against a Nicaraguan boat on scientific research in Caribbean waters, small island of Quitasueño, part of the San Andres archipelago. The area around of the San Andres Island...
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Laura Chinchilla’s Housing Bonds Continue to Face Problems
During the election, President Laura Chinchilla promised two new modes in housing bonds. But both face difficulties to run both the deferred bonus as the bonus to build a second floor.The Housing Ministry itself has indicated that in the...
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17 Hectares in San Carlos Alajuela Costa Rica
Stunning landscapes, incredible price, and one of our Best Value opportunities, this 17 hectare (42acres+) property is ideal for a residential/community development project or an agriculture income property. Located in San Joaquin de Cutris in district of San Carlos...
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Mild Earthquake Felt in Central and Pacific Parts of Costa Rica October 10, 2012
6:19 am A mild earthquake was felt in several parts of the country.The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reported a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 degrees, with a depth of 35 km and was located 4 km...
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Trial Begins Dec 3 for Mexican Smugglers Arrested with $9.2 Million Headed for Costa Rica
n August 20th, eighteen Mexican smugglers were arrested on the Nicaragua border with Honduras and Nicaragua police found $ 9.2 million, plus traces of cocaine in the six vans in which they moved and had logos Televisa.The money was...
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Costa Rica Passes Law Increasing Punishment for Sexual Tourism and Human Trafficking
The Costa Rican government announced the approval by Congress of a law that increases prison sentences for trafficking and related activities, and it also creates a fund to finance the fight against trafficking crimes such as sexual tourism, and...
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Geothermal Electricity is Expected to Increase in Costa Rica
Geothermal power plants in Costa Rica generating electricity corresponds to 13% of total capacity production Electricity System (SEN), the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE).The five geothermal plants located in Miravalles, represents 8% of total installed capacity by the SEN...
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ECLAC Calls for Regional Growth of 3.2% in 2012
Latin America investment one of the best options, as markets continue to growLatin America News - The regional economy will slow this year greater than expected but recorded an average growth of 3.2%, according to estimates provided the Economic...
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Baby Boomers Expected to Cause another Costa Rica Real Estate Explosion
A growing number of North American baby-boomers have been looking at moving to Costa Rica to make their money go further or to re-invent themselves and many see Costa Rica real estate as a affordable solution for a permanent...
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What to Do If You Have a Medical Emergency in Costa Rica as a Tourist
Costa Rica is a safe and popular travel destination, but accidents and illnesses can happen anywhere. Whether it’s a...