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Supreme Court backs bill to ban sex with minors

The Sala IV ruling will allow Costa Rican lawmakers to hold a second vote on a bill that would outlaw sex with minors.

Costa Rican ‘super eggs’ boost daily intake of nutrients

Selenium-enriched eggs produced using a new technique developed at the University of Costa Rica can help strengthen the immune system and contribute to the prevention of various types of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Telecommunications regulator proposes lifting phone, internet rate controls

Results of a recent study prompted SUTEL to propose letting market competition determine internet rates. The institution would regulate only the quality, not the cost, of telecom services.

Study: Costa Rica improves healthy life expectancy

Recent research found that the Healthy Life Expectancy of Costa Ricans averages 71.85 years for women and 69.23 years for men. Both figures are better than the world average of 64 years.

Municipality of San José revives streetcar project for the capital

San José Mayor Johnny Araya said the city is currently amid the process of hiring a consulting firm to conduct feasibility and cost studies of the streetcar project.

Ministries confirm relocation orders for Kivú the lion

Officials from the Environment and Agriculture ministries said their ruling on Kivú is final and that no further appeals will be considered.

Costa Rica, Panama ask neighbors to help with stranded migrants

Panama officials say the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti will likely bring more Haitian migrants to the region trying to reach the U.S.

Thursday rains cause flooding, emergencies in 23 cantons

Rainfall recorded in Costa Rica on Wednesday and Thursday represented 50 percent of the average rainfall during the month of October.

Hurricane Matthew: Airlines cancel flights between Costa Rica-Florida

Four airlines suspended flights between Costa Rica and Florida due to the arrival of Hurricane Matthew to the U.S.

Dos Pinos acquires candy maker Gallito

After a scare earlier this year, Gallito candies will continue to be made in Costa Rica after all.

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