Costa Rica Has a Sea Turtle Egg-Poaching Problem
Besides being beautiful, Costa Rica's beaches are the nesting sites of four endangered sea turtle species, which return each year to lay their eggs. But there is trouble in paradise for these reptiles, namely, from egg thieves. Full story
Costa Rica spokesman resigns amid Chinchilla flight scandal
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Costa Rica's communications chief resigned on Wednesday amid a scandal engulfing President Laura Chinchilla, saying he failed to properly screen a man who arranged for her to use a private jet and is under suspicion of using a false identity. Full story
Costa Rica president's private jet use prompts investigation
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - Costa Rica's President Laura Chinchilla came under pressure on Tuesday after the government admitted she had used a private jet owned by a foreign oil company, prompting an investigation by the attorney general's office. Full story
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