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Monthly Archives: June, 2016

Nowhere to go: A day at a Costa Rica migrant shelter

As Central and South American countries seek a regional solution to the latest migrant crisis, migrants stuck in Costa Rica say they’re running out of money and becoming increasingly desperate.

UPDATE: Nicaragua deports detained Costa Rican activist

Environmental and indigenous activists claim Costa Rican Byron Reyes Ortiz and five other detained foreigners were holding a workshop on building efficient wood-burning stoves.

Costa Rica women’s beach volleyball team qualifies for first ever Olympic Games

Costa Rica sealed another spot in the 2016 Summer Olympics with a NORCECA championship in women's beach volleyball on Sunday.

On patrol with the Costa Rican Border Police

The Tico Times accompanied a Border Police squad on a patrol along the country's southern border to see how migrants continue to reach Costa Rica.

FARC cease-fire could change Costa Rica’s refugee population

Vice Minister of the Interior Carmen Muñoz told The Tico Times that the cease-fire announcement between Colombia and the FARC could result in a drop in the number of asylum-seekers from Colombia.

Roatán: Yesterday’s pirate haunt is today’s tourist treasure

My heart was full: The ocean was beautiful, the land was lush, the temperature was perfect, the exercise was invigorating and the company was excellent. This was shaping up to be a nearly perfect vacation in Roatán.

At Pride 2016, we ask: How far has Costa Rica come on LGBT rights?

"We want marriage equality, we want everything that other families have," said Marisol Mayorga, one of the hundreds of people who marched in San José's 2016 LGBT pride parade on Sunday.

5 questions for a Costa Rican oxcart painter

Luis Madrigal steps into the Weekend Arts Spotlight to talk about his love for not only painting Costa Rican oxcarts in Sarchí, but also working to preserve the country's history and traditions.

Newly expanded Panama Canal opens for bigger business

Panama is preparing to officially open its canal this weekend to far bigger cargo ships after nearly a decade of expansion work aimed at boosting transit revenues and global trade.

WATCH: Raquel Rodríguez’s first professional score is a beauty

An exciting week for Costa Rican football star Raquel Rodríguez ended with a beautiful golazo from the decorated 22-year-old midfielder.

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