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The Food of Costa Rica
Take a trip through Costa Rica to know all about the food of Costa Rica and the specialties of its cuisine. Here’s a look at some Costa Rican food recipes as well.

Costa Rica : Economic Strength by Adaptation
The Costa Rican government has announced that its economy will not suffer a downturn from the U.S. slump. For the first time in 50 years the Costa Rican government was left with a $174million budget surplus.

Taiwan Loses Costa Rica's Backing to China
China nudged closer to victory in its 58-year diplomatic arm wrestle with Taiwan today, as it emerged that Costa Rica has switched allegiance from Taipei to Beijing.

Victory for China As Costa Rica Cuts Taiwan Ties
China edged closer to victory in its 58-year-long diplomatic arm wrestle with Taiwan yesterday, as it emerged that Costa Rica had switched allegiance from Taipei to Beijing.

Retire in Costa Rica - Baby Boomers Improve Standard of Living Instantly
Million of baby boomers are due to retire over the next few years and many are worried about their standard of living. Their living longer, have not saved enough, have reduced state support and soaring medical insurance. So what can they do to maintain their standard of living?

Retiring Abroad – Should you Do It?
You have worked hard and now you want to relax and enjoy yourself and enjoy your "golden years" in comfort and not worry about money. With inflation high, state support low and everyone living longer, many people are considering retiring abroad to make there money go further. Should you consider it?

Online Betting Boss Faces Conspiracy Charges in Us
FBI seizes BetonSports chief at American airport. The boss of the online betting group BetonSports was detained at an airport early yesterday morning by the FBI after he touched down in the US on his way from Britain to the company's main operational base in Costa Rica.

FBI Detains Online Betting Boss on Airport Runway
· BetonSports chief stopped on way to Costa Rica base · Fears of US crackdown on internet gambling

Costa Ricans Split in Presidential Vote
Costa Rica was plunged into uncertainty today after initial election results showed a surprisingly thin margin between the two main presidential candidates.

Costa Rican authorities raid US-run 'boot camp'
Authorities in Costa Rica took over an American-run boot camp-style academy yesterday, after claims that the troubled teenagers there were being abused. The move was the latest in a series of controversies over American institutions which put teenagers through "tough-love" regimes in foreign countries.