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The Tico Times Weekly Digest: April 1, 2019

The Tico Times visits the southern zone, we launch a new episode of our podcast and give tips on how to stay safe in Costa Rica.

This week’s digest was brought to you by Banana Bay Marina.

Read the stories mentioned below:

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Featured News Stories
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Our Southern Zone Deep Dive is underway – https://bit.ly/2U60dqe

The Tico Times Dispatch: Figuring out and fighting street harassment in Costa Rica – https://bit.ly/2uJ515H

How to deal with street harassment in Costa Rica – https://bit.ly/2JWrEOR

Safe travels in Costa Rica: aiming for the sweet spot – https://bit.ly/2HOxwI5

The ultimate travel hack to prevent beach theft – and more Costa Rica safe travel tips – https://bit.ly/2TQ5NrH

Costa Rica defeats Jamaica, 1-0, in friendly – https://bit.ly/2UtAk3i

2019 Gold Cup field finalized; Costa Rica will host two matches – https://bit.ly/2FGvnul

La Prensa: Daniel Ortega imposes repression, misery on Nicaraguans – https://bit.ly/2OEcmww

Nearly a quarter of Venezuelans need urgent aid: internal UN report – https://bit.ly/2OD70ld

Contact Group pushes for progress on Venezuela impasse – https://bit.ly/2VbUQCj

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