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Voting in Costa Rica and the Upcoming Election

As you travel along the roads of Costa Rica you are quickly reminded of the upcoming election. Whether it be a dirt road through...

Costa Rica Police Raid Illegal Party with more than 1600 people

Last Saturday night, the Costa Rica police descended on a massive party that was taking place inside a warehouse located in the La Uruca...

Costa Rica Presidential debate ends without a winner, analysts say

The debate "was of value for the minority candidates, but it was just a window, it was not defining moment for the voters. (…)...

Costa Rica to receive 2 million dollars from United Arab Emirates

Costa Rica will receive a donation of USD 2 million from the United Arab Emirates for emergencies caused by natural disasters and covid-19, both...

9 Common Questions About Cryptocurrency in Costa Rica

We all know that Bitcoin is the future of digital currencies. Soon each and every country in the world will start transacting through cryptocurrency,...

Costa Rica unemployment rate at 17.7%

Unemployment in Costa Rica was 17.7% in the moving quarter from March to May 2021, according to the  National Institute of Statistics and Census (Inec).
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Tragic Death Sparks Debate: Is Hit and Run Legal in Costa Rica?

A woman tragically died after an apparent hit-and-run incident in the 15 de Setiembre neighborhood in Hatillo, San Jose. This was discovered by two...

Rare Black Jaguar Caught on Camera in Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountains

An extraordinary wildlife sighting occurred in Costa Rica, as a black jaguar has been captured on video in Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountain Range. The footage,...

Guatemala Issues Historic Apology for Black Market Adoptions

Guatemala's president on Friday offered an official apology to one of the many families whose children were taken away and adopted abroad in a...