Lindsay Fendt
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Denver Voted to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms. Will It Really Happen?
The mayor says he’ll respect Initiative 301. The district attorney says it’s open to interpretation. Drug policy experts say they could ignore it altogether. → Read More
Will Denver Vote to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms?
Denver led the nation in cannabis reform. Initiative 301 seeks to do the same with psilocybin, the active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms. → Read More
Craft breweries in Colorado brace for less water
People in the booming beer industry in Colorado worry about predicted water shortages and threats to the high quality of Rocky Mountain water. → Read More
Less Water Could Spell Trouble for Colorado's Craft Breweries
The state's beer industry depends on a steady supply of high-quality Rocky Mountain water, but climate change could upend that. → Read More
Only in Costa Rica: the zombie wasp that gives alien spiders nightmares
Found only in Costa Rica, the Hymenoepimecis argyra parasite wasp doesn't just kill orb spiders. It also takes over the spiders' minds and forces them to do its bidding. → Read More
In closing arguments, Costa Rica prosecutors seek acquittal of suspect in Jairo Mora trial
At least one of the defendants accused of the 2013 killing of Costa Rica sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora likely will walk. → Read More
Judges from first Jairo Mora murder trial under investigation
The three judges that delivered not-guilty verdicts in the first Jairo Mora murder trial are now under investigation. A judges guild says this could pressure the judges presiding over the re-trial to convict. → Read More
Costa Rican gets prestigious marine conservation fellowship
Costa Rican environmentalist Randall Arauz is one of five selected for the Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation. → Read More
Fishermen, conservationists wary of Solís stance on sharks
Costa Rica President Luis Guillermo Solís' speech at international meeting on shark conservation raised concerns among both fishing and environmental groups. → Read More
Victim testifies in Jairo Mora murder retrial
A Spanish vet kidnapped in 2013 with murdered Costa Rica sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora testified this week via video conference in a retrial. → Read More
Costa Rica returns to supporting shark protections
Costa Rica says it will support protections for three additional shark species under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species, despite contrary agreements with fishermen. → Read More
Indigenous, Afro-Caribbeans sue gov't over Nicaragua canal
Rama-Kriol leaders say they were coerced into consenting for the planned $50-billion Nicaragua Canal project to pass through their territory. → Read More
Costa Rica President Solís named 'Shark Enemy of the Year'
In Germany, conservation group Sharkproject International awarded Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís the "Shark Enemy of the Year Award." → Read More
New Jairo Mora murder trial begins in Costa Rica
A new trial of defendants accused of killing sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora began Monday morning in Limón, Costa Rica. → Read More
Costa Rican bullfights and horseshows: tradition or torment?
Costa Rican bullfights and horse parades are a proud cultural tradition for many. But increased scrutiny is uncovering the darker side of the revelry. → Read More
5 things to know about the new Jairo Mora murder trial
On Monday morning in a courtroom in the Caribbean city of Limón, judges will call to order a second trial for the 2013 slaying of Costa Rican sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora. → Read More
New trial in killing of Costa Rica conservationist Jairo Mora to start Jan. 23
A new trial for seven men accused of the 2013 killing of Costa Rica sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora will take place from from Jan. 25 to March 25. → Read More
Indigenous and Afro-Caribbeans claim they were forced to negotiate over Nicaragua Canal
Rama and Kriol leaders in eastern Nicaragua say they were coerced into signing a document by government officials and police to allow the Nicaragua Canal. → Read More
World's first dengue vaccine approved in three countries
In December, the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia was approved for use in Mexico, Brazil and the Philippines, following successful clinical trials started in 2011. → Read More
Bullfighter gored at Zapote festival remains in serious condition
An amateur bullfighter remains in serious condition at a hospital in San José, Costa Rica after he was flung into the air by a 990-pound bull on Sunday. → Read More