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September 15, 2015

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Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina Win 2026 US Open Titles

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Costa Rica Courts Say Child Support Must Track the Dollar

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Cartago Reverses Business Closure Order for Independence Night

Cartago has withdrawn its Independence Day business closure order, and the Security Ministry now says the decision was never its to make.

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Happy Independence Day, Costa Rica!

Trending Now

Video of Orcas Spotted Near Costa Rica’s Cocos Island in Rare Encounter

What the Red Sea Oil Halt Could Mean for Costa Rica

Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina Win 2026 US Open Titles

Costa Rican TikTok Star Julián Valverde Reported in ICE Custody

Forbes Spotlights La Fortuna’s Turn Toward Costa Rican Fine Dining

Central America Drought Kills Cattle and Threatens Food Supply

What a US Military Presence Could Mean for Costa Rica

Costa Rica Courts Say Child Support Must Track the Dollar

Cartago Reverses Business Closure Order for Independence Night

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