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Starbucks Coming to Coffee Bean Capital, Costa Rica

January 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff

Starbucks continues to expand in Central America, in keeping with its plans announced in August of 2010, with an announcement that it will open its first Costa Rican location. continue reading »

New York Teacher Lies About Daughter Dying to Extend Costa Rican Vacation

January 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff

A New York mother is in serious trouble after she forged her daughter’s death just so she and her family could stretch out their vacation in Costa Rica for a week longer than she’d requested. continue reading »

No Marijuana Beer for Costa Rica

January 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff

The Alto Tribunal de Casación Administrativo of Costa Rica has spoken and the eco-friendly nation will be not be offering its citizens and millions of tourists marijuana –flavored beer. continue reading »

53 New Species of Insects Fungi and Plants Found in Costa Rica

December 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff

The rich forests of Costa Rica provided the setting this year for science to discover 53 new species of insects, fungi and plants. continue reading »

After Photos with Fans in Costa Rica, Miley Cyrus Called ‘A**hole” - Responds with “WTF?” (VIDEO)

December 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff

On a recent trip to Costa Rica, former Disney starlet Miley Cyrus was cursed at while signing autographs for fans, and she’s now catching flak for it, as some are claiming she “flipped out” and started swearing at her fans. continue reading »

Nicaragua Files Suit Against Costa Rica at World Court Over Border Violations

December 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Nicaragua has filed suit against Costa Rica at the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ), citing violations to national sovereignty and major environmental damages to its territory due to the construction of a new road along the banks of the San Juan River. continue reading »

Costa Rican Goal Keeper Esteban Alvarado Goes Ninja on Attacker (VIDEO)

December 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff

The match between Holland’s Ajax soccer team and AZ Alkmaar ended after an Ajax fan attacked AZ goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado. In response to the aggressor, Alvarado kicked his attacker to the ground. continue reading »

More Than A Thousand Evacuated in Costa Rica Due to Rain

December 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff

The unexpected downpours in Costa Rica that have hit the nation since early Monday have left one person dead, one missing and over a thousand evacuated. continue reading »

Brangelina to Spend the Holidays, Buy Property in Costa Rica

December 12, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are buying a farm in Costa Rica, and taking Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and the twins there for the holidays! continue reading »

Two Central American Resorts Promote Giving Back During Your Holiday

December 3, 2011 | by HS News Staff

This holiday season two Central American resorts with a tradition of giving back will provide their guests ways to participate in their charitable efforts. continue reading »

Costa Rica Doctors on Strike

November 29, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen

85% of Homicides in Costa Rica Go Unpunished

November 29, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen

Costa Rican police seize ton of cocaine, arrest 3

November 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Costa Rican authorities on Tuesday seized 1,203 kilograms (2,649 pounds) of cocaine and arrested three Colombian nationals who were transporting the drug, the Security Ministry announced. continue reading »

Costa Rican National Guilty of $670 Million Investment Fraud in U.S.

November 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Jorge Luis Castillo, 56, a resident of New Jersey, pleaded guilty for his role in a $670 million fraud scheme involving victims throughout the United States and abroad. continue reading »

Number of Cars in Costa Rica Expected to Double in Ten Years

November 22, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen