Yearly Archives: 2015

QCOSTARICA - The Eiffel Tower, was lit up on Monday with "Pura Vida", the popular phrase that characterizes Costa Ricans or Ticos. In an image shared on her Facebook page by Costa Rican footballer, Shirley Cruz, the phrase  "100% Pura Vida" is seen shining brightly on the French landmark. The recognition...

In Costa Rica, wildlife rescue centers care for thousands of animals every year. Legislators are considering an animal welfare bill that would impose up to six years of jail time on abusers of domestic animals, livestock, or wildlife. But the legislation has stalled, according to local reports. In 2013, Costa...

Q24N- Maria Teresa Rivera didn’t know she was pregnant until the November morning four years ago when she suffered a miscarriage. She was rushed to the hospital after her mother-in-law found her collapsed and bleeding on the floor. But after receiving medication, Rivera was handcuffed and detained by the...