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Law Penalizing Violence Against Women Advances

THE proposed law penalizing violence against women made some progress in Congress this week, as it was transferred Monday to the Constitutionality Commission for...

Deaths, Quakes Mark Easter Holy Week

DOZENS of violent deaths were reported during Semana Santa – although none was related to the 17 earthquakes that shook the country during the...

Confused Suspect Hops in Police Vehicle

A suspect in the botched robbery of a Nestlé plant was captured Wednesday after he hopped into a police vehicle, mistaking it for his...

Banco de Costa Rica Opens Exchange House

BANCO de Costa Rica (BCR) has opened a currency exchange house (casa de cambio) at its central office in downtown San José. The exchange house...

Legislative Assembly Passes Seatbelt Law

THE Legislative Assembly voted Tuesday to make seatbelt use mandatory, Assembly representatives announced Wednesday. If President Abel Pacheco signs the law, seatbelts will be required...

Limón Bets on Cruise Ships to Aid Economy

PUERTO LIMÓN – The Caribbean port city of Limón is betting on tourism from cruise ships to jumpstart its struggling economy and create much-needed...

Bills to Regulate Sportsbooks on the Table

COSTA Rica’s thriving but controversial online gambling industry may soon face increased government regulation. Legislators have proposed four different bills that aim to tax...

It’s Official: Rainy Season is on Its Way

INHABITANTS of the Central Valley have had to unpack their umbrellas early this year – about a month and a half early, in fact. Heavy...

Journalists Seek Greater Press Freedom

COSTA Rican journalists have been hounded by lawsuits, two murders in the last three years and ancient press laws whose modifications are gathering dust...

Quitters Can Win In New Contest

THEY may still have a wheezy laugh, but a few lucky Costa Rican smokers could line their pockets with $1,500, enjoy an all-expense-paid weekend...

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