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Costa Rica nearing record rainfall for May

The seventh tropical wave of the year is to blame for heavy showers over most of Costa Rica. Downpours flooded streets in San José and Heredia on Monday.

Dollar exchange rate down following Central Bank’s intervention announcement

The selling price of the dollar at the country’s banks on Thursday fell ₡4 from ₡598.49 to ₡594.47. The average purchase price closed at ₡581.71.

Landslides block roads, cause losses at farms in Tilarán

The National Emergency Commission evacuated eight families on Thursday . Mud and debris from the landslides damaged their homes, but the families are safe and healthy.

Finally! Public Works Ministry reopens La Platina bridge

Repairs to La Platina bridge have cost taxpayers a total of ¢9.4 billion ($16.2 million) since 2009.

Tropical wave increases rains over Costa Rica

The IMN also advised caution for people near rivers in the surroundings of the Poás, Turrialba and Rincón de la Vieja volcanoes, as higher waters could carry materials accumulated from recent eruptions.

Explosion at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano spews vapor, gases into the air

Mud and other materials from the explosion fell on the Penjamo River and changed the water color.

Leilani McGonagle wins bronze medal at World Surfing Games

Team Costa Rica ended the third day in fifth place at the World Games, which brings together surfers from 47 countries.

Workers’ unions deliver petition to reverse raise in Social Security rate

Caja Pension Manager Jaime Barrantes said they will evaluate the unions' petition along with others that they have received from other groups in recent days.

Keylor Navas, Real Madrid clinch La Liga title in Spain

Keylor will have a chance to win another title on June 3 when Real Madrid plays the final game of the 2017 Europe Champions League against Italy's Juventus.

Costa Rica Agency Orders Suspension of Pineapple Farming Project

The Environmental Technical Secretariat asked for the demarcation of all wetland areas inside the property before any type of work on the pineapple project continues.

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