China’s troubles stoke anxiety in Latin America
As the plunge in Chinese stocks rattles global financial markets, Beijing’s economic slowdown is stoking fears of more dismal times to come for Latin America’s sluggish economies, many of which…
Some 200,000 Costa Ricans “March for Jesus” in capital city
Thousands of people from across the country flooded the downtown of Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose on Saturday in a “March for Jesus.”Evangelical leaders said that an estimated…
Costa Rica pineapple growers expect losses of $100 million this year, blame climate change
Costa Rica’s National Chamber of Pineapple Producers (Canapep) expects to end the year with $100 million worth of lost pineapple exports, and growers are blaming climate change which they say…
Armed carjackers responded to online ads, stole at least five vehicles
Police made five arrests in a series of six coordinated raids last week in order to dismantle a group of armed carjackers that would respond to online for-sale ads to…
“Black Monday” – US, global stock markets plummet
U.S stocks plunged Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting more than 1,000 points following a global stock sell-off across European and Asian markets as fears escalated about China’s…
9 most common risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
Obesity, depression, and high blood pressure all have negative health ramifications — but a new study has revealed these conditions may also increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. …
US man murdered in San Jose identified as popular Playas del Coco expat
The body of an American man that was dumped from a moving vehicle in San Jose with a gunshot wound to the back of the head on Wednesday is believed…
Uber to launch in Costa Rica at 4 p.m. Friday, officials say drivers face vehicle impound
The controversial “driver-for-hire” smartphone app, Uber will launch in Costa Rica today (Friday) at 4 p.m., the company announced online.Uber said that new users can use the code…
