Nicaragua’s long-dormant Momotombo volcano erupts for second time in a month
Nicaragua’s Momotombo volcano, which had been dormant for 110 years before waking from its slumber with a violent eruption last month, erupted for a second time before dawn on Sunday…
Riteve inspectors to begin checking vehicle odometers
Riteve, the Spanish company that holds the government concession to provide annual mandatory vehicle inspections (RTV) in Costa Rica, will begin checking odometers effective Monday, January 4th.…
Panamanian president urges Canal consortium to stop waging media battle
President Juan Carlos Varela said Saturday that the inauguration of a newly expanded Panama Canal would take place in May in the presence of several heads of state and government,…
Costa Rica rings in a deadly, violent new year
Costa Rica rang in the New Year with at least six violent deaths and many others seriously injured, including at least two homicides, at least two traffic deaths and at…
Five humanitarian crises largely overlooked by international media in 2015
From civil war and urban gang violence to drought, some humanitarian crises around the world receive less attention from international media than others and are less visible.…
In first message of 2016, Pope Francis urges overcoming ‘indifference’ to attain peace
Pope Francis, in his first message of the new year, on Friday urged people to combat the "torrent" of misery, injustice and violence in the world by overcoming all indifference…
In world’s major cities, 2016 to dawn amid terror warnings, tight security
Security is tight at New Year celebrations in cities around the world, as authorities confront threatened possible terror attacks against public celebrations.…
20 percent of motorists have still not paid their 2016 “Marchamo” vehicle tax
With only hours remaining until the end-of-the-year deadline, some 20 percent of motorists have still not paid the annual road tax, known in Costa Rica as “Marchamo.”…
