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The Tico Times Weekly Digest: October 17, 2019

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Tico Times Weekly Digest

Welcome to The Tico Times Weekly Digest, where we bring you up-to-speed on the biggest Costa Rica news.

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Global climate meetings in Costa Rica close with call for further action 

At environmental forum, Costa Rica touts economic benefits of climate policy 

Costa Rica ‘confident and committed’ as UN Human Rights Council decision nears

UN elects Venezuela, not Costa Rica, to serve on UN Human Rights Council

Costa Rica falls seven spots in Global Competitiveness Index

Historic! Andrea Vargas places fifth at World Championships

Ticas advance to qualifying tournament for 2020 Olympics

Curaç-ow: Costa Rica scoreless in 0-0 draw against island country

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