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Tickets on sale for Costa Rica’s final World Cup warm-up against Ireland in Philadelphia

Costa Rica will meet Ireland in Philadelphia on June 6 at PPL Park at 8 p.m.

Labor voices optimism over new administration, takes parting shots at Costa Rica’s Chinchilla

Unions, socialists and other left-leaning groups called for an end to status quo economic policies at a May Day march in downtown San José. The annual parade from Central Park to the Legislative Assembly was marked with rhetoric slamming Laura Chinchilla and past administrations for ignoring the working class, while expressing hope that the incoming president, Luis Guillermo Solís, will turn to more progressive policies.

Human head found in Costa Rica river likely belongs to Nicaraguan man attacked by crocodiles

A human head washed ashore on the banks of the Tárcoles River, near Costa Rica's central Pacific coast, on Thursday morning and was recovered by agents from the Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ).

Costa Rica prepares for night with Sir Paul McCartney

Beatles legend Paul McCartney performs during the opening concert of his "Out There" tour on April 19, 2014 in Montevideo, Uruguay. McCartney performs tonight...

Workers march during Labor Day Parade

Members of the National United Federation for Social Security Unions (FUNASS) march during the Labor Day Parade.

Costa Rica’s Chinchilla prepares for final State of the Nation report with little to brag about

Laura Chinchilla, the first woman to be elected president in Costa Rica, and who four years ago was at the peak of her popularity, will deliver her final State of the Nation speech with the lowest approval ratings of any leader in the Americas.

National Theater opens new gallery show

On the surface, the private party was to celebrate “Mayo en Verde,” the latest art exhibit in the José Luis López Escarré Gallery. But the National Theater has much more to celebrate.

Our most popular stories last month — April ’14

Here's a recap of the most popular stories you might've missed at The Tico Times in April.

Police seize jewelry made from endangered turtles’ shells

Rings, earrings, combs and bracelets are among the items seized by officials from the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) during an Easter Holy Week crackdown on wildlife trafficking.

Costa Rican lawmakers approve dog fighting ban

Under the current laws, dog fight organizers usually have their dogs confiscated if caught, but recieve no other punishment.

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