Protesters in Honduras demand change in world’s most murderous nation
In Honduras, irate demonstrators have taken to the streets each weekend for the past several months, raising their fists against rampant corruption.The protests were sparked by colossal bribery and graft…
Outbreak across 26 US states linked to human feces-contaminated cilantro from Mexico
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration issued a temporary ban on cilantro imported from the Mexican state of Puebla after reports surfaced it was contaminated with human fecal matter.…
Costa Rica lawmakers approve new tax on “love motels” in first debate
Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly approved on Tuesday a new tax on so-called “love motels” and similar establishments.The establishments, where customers typically pull a vehicle directly to a room entrance…
Costa Rica homicides increase by 50 percent, reach “epidemic” levels
The number of recorded homicides in Costa Rica during the first half of this year grew an alarming 50% compared to the first half of 2014, according to the latest…
Chinese developer considering changing route of planned canal in Nicaragua
HKND Group, the company controlled by a Chinese telecom billionaire that has been granted a 50-year concession to develop the Nicaragua Grand Interoceanic Canal, says it is considering changing the…
While pledging carbon neutrality by 2021, Costa Rica still wants its billion-dollar oil refinery: can it have both?
Costa Rica's plan to build a $1.5 billion oil refinery, a joint venture with China's state-owned petroleum company China National Petroleum Corporation, continues to cast doubt on the country's path…
Security camera captures deadly shooting outside bar in Jaco Beach [VIDEO]
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A security camera captured the fatal shooting of a man outside a busy bar around 1:30 a.m. Monday morning in Jaco Beach.…
Three airlines ban transport of hunting trophies
Delta Airlines Inc., American Airlines Group Inc. and United Airlines Inc. announced that they have banned the shipment of big-game trophies. The move comes after a popular lion named Cecil…
