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Tico motorists to pay 12 percent more for vehicle circulation permits

The deadline to pay the mandatory permit, or marchamo, is Dec. 31.

Costa Rican photojournalist who covered U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Pope John Paul II dies at 84

Mario Castillo also covered the Nicaraguan Contras during the 1980s wars.

Strong bill protecting animals from human cruelty passes Costa Rican legislative commission

If passed by the full Legislative Assembly, a new animal welfare bill would punish anyone who abuses animals with up to three years in prison.

Hunters ignore Costa Rican ban, kill mother deer, fawn near Carara National Park

Park officials and volunteers found a wounded deer that died during surgery. Her baby was also killed.

Costa Rican cops nab another inmate released early from prison last week

The suspect, who was released early to ease Costa Rica's prison overcrowding, allegedly robbed a man in San José’s Central Park.

Costa Rica’s early release of 240 inmates convicted of aggravated robbery sparks controversy

One prisoner released last week – a measure a judge ordered to ease overcrowding – has already been rearrested and accused of committing a murder in Puntarenas.

New hotel in Guanacaste offers jobs for 300 people

Hotel is in search of bilingual staff for administrative and operative posts.

Costa Rica toughens legislation on child pornography

Immigration laws also were amended to prohibit entry into the country of sex offenders and others linked to cases involving sex crimes against minors.

Facebook page denounces alleged bribe attempt by Costa Rica’s ruling National Liberation Party

Liberation's campaign manager rejects the accusations and says they are part of a “smear campaign” against them.

WEATHER ALERT: Heavy rains prompt preventive alert for communities in southern San José

Seven areas around the capital are under surveillance for possible landslides and river swells.

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