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Halloween’s Origins in Celtic and Christian Traditions

In the United States, Halloween has boomed into the second-largest commercial holiday, generating billions in sales annually. While many Costa Ricans have adopted this...

Costa Rica on Alert as Tropical Storm Pilar Advances

Costa Rica, along with its neighboring Central American nations, is on high alert as Tropical Storm Pilar advances from the Pacific. Already responsible for...

Costa Rica Looks to Criminalize “Loan Shark” Practices

The Minister of Security Mario Zamora expressed concerns over the so-called "shark loans" or “drop by drop” (gota a gota), highlighting them as precursors...

Bus Rollover in Costa Rica Leaves Passengers Injured

In a distressing incident during the early hours of Monday, a bus rollover occurred in the Barranca sector of Puntarenas. The Costa Rican Red...

Massive Protests in Panama Over Mining Contract

Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo on Sunday proposed holding a referendum to decide whether to repeal the mining contract that sparked massive protests in the...

Costa Rica Halloween Story: The Cart Without Oxen

Like all cultures, Costa Rica’s has its share of legends. These tales are meant to be scary to keep people in line. Who’s going...

New Tropical Depression to Affect Costa Rica 

The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) has announced that the low-pressure system they have been tracking has evolved into Tropical Depression Nº 19 in the...

Costa Rica Funds Wildlife Crossings to Protect Monkeys

The effort deployed by The Clean Wave Foundation and the SalveMonos Association will allow the construction of 20 wildlife crossings in the Playa Grande...

Spine-Chilling Masks at Nicaragua’s Aguizotes Festival

Our neighbors in Nicaragua have recently celebrated Halloween with the spooky Aguizotes festival, known for its haunting masks and costumes. Held annually in the...

Costa Rica’s Violence Claims Too Many Young Lives

According to the National Children's Hospital and reports submitted to authorities, eight children have been hospitalized due to gunshot wounds and three have tragically...

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