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Have you listened to our podcast, The Tico Times Dispatch?

In the Dispatch, we cover the biggest news from Costa Rica every month. We also use the platform for special editions, including an episode on street harassment and another on Costa Rican love stories.

Of course, you can always listen to episodes on our website, or on SoundCloud:

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