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Arias’ Last Words: Costa Rica Needs to Push for Development

In his last public speech as Costa Rica’s president, the 69-year-old Oscar Arias called on the country to continue the push to become a...

New Ministry to Coordinate Poverty Relief

New Ministry to Coordinate Poverty Relief Chrissie   Fernando Marín has one goal when he steps into office on May 8: to shrink the number of families...

Is Ruíz the Best Tico Soccer Player Ever?

Costa Rican soccer has a new hero. Across the Atlantic, Bryan Ruíz, the 24-year-old, lanky, stringy-haired Costa Rican forward, led FC Twente to a 2-0...

Teenage Pregnancies in C.R. on the Rise

Teenage pregnancy is on the rise in Costa Rican schools. A report released last week by the Education Ministry (MEP) indicates that 1,434 pregnant...

Central Bank: Economic Recovery is ‘Fully Under Way’

In his final appearance as president of the Central Bank of Costa Rica, Francisco de Paula Gutiérrez delivered some positive news about the state...

Hospital CIMA in Guanacaste Breaks Ground

Construction on Hospital CIMA in Guanacaste is officially underway. On Monday, the ceremonial shovel was driven into the ground to inaugurate the first stage...

Expansion Brings More Culture To San Ramón

The newly expanded JoséFigueresFerrerCulturalCenter is open for cultural business again, offering programs, exhibits, and dance, music and painting classes in the coffee town of...

Pressure Mounts as Cell Market Remains on Hold

Despite mounting calls for action, the opening of Costa Rica’s cell phone market remains on hold. Three months since the Telecommunications Superintendency (SUTEL) announced, and...

Big Bills Roll Into Circulation After August

The Costa Rican monetary family is adding two new members. On Tuesday evening, Costa Rica’s Central Bank (BCCR) unveiled the new lineup of national...

The Exchange Rate’s Winners and Losers

  This year's aberrant, plummeting exchange rate has brought either financial joy or pain to almost everyone.   As of Thursday, $1 could be exchanged for...

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