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Why Driving Route 1 in Costa Rica Fills Me With Loathing

Vincent Losasso -
There aren’t many things that I truly hate. I hate maraschino cherries. When I was in second grade sitting at my grandmother’s kitchen table...
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Amazon to lay off workers in Costa Rica

Ileana Fernandez -
As confirmed by Reuters, Amazon.com Inc will lay off workers in the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica by the end of this Wednesday....
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Was 2022 a Bad Year? Try a little Costa Rican Magic for a Lucky 2023

The Tico Times -
An old Tico belief holds that whatever you’re doing when the clock strikes 12 on Dec. 31 will characterize your year to come.
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3 Ways to Beat the Bugs in Costa Rica

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DIY IN THE TROPICS: You can never fully escape the creepy crawlies of Costa Rica, but mixing a few non-toxic potions can help.
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The History of Trains in Costa Rica: A Lifelong Fascination

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Planes and cars may be the current means of travel, but trains fascinate. In Costa Rica, the history of railroads dates back to l857, when...
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Costa Rica’s Ambitious New Initiative: “We will let you work”

Ileana Fernandez -
The Costa Rican government today presented the "We'll Let You Work" initiative, which seeks to eliminate, one of the biggest problems in the country:...
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Costa Rica to focus on against small-scale drug dealing

Ileana Fernandez -
The new Minister of Public Security, Jorge Torres Carrillo, stated that in the next four years, the Government will focus on the fight against...
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Rodrigo Chaves announces 4 actions to reduce gas prices in Costa Rica

Ileana Fernandez -
On Sunday, May 22, Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves announced, though a statement, his government will implement 4 concrete actions to lower fuel prices....
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Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance Website Was Hacked

Ileana Fernandez -
Conti, a group of hackers originated and based in Russia, claimed to have hacked into Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance's websites, obtaining 1 terabyte...
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The North America Bitcoin Conference in Miami

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Between the 6th and 9th of April 2022, Bitcoin Miami hits the Miami Convention Center on Miami Beach. Some of the biggest names in...
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Costa Rica Removes 263 Microwaves From Prisons Under New Security Rules

Costa Rica’s Ministry of Justice and Peace announced Monday that prison authorities have removed 263 microwave ovens from correctional facilities across the country, part...
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When billfish returned to the conversation

There are stories that unfold quietly. They don't make sensational headlines or end with delegates storming out of the room in protest. They are quieter...
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Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?

Why are some people like “magnets” for mosquitoes while others seem to escape them? According to scientists, who are still working to decipher the...
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Costa Rican Man Wanted by U.S. on Drug Charges Arrested in Limón

Costa Rican authorities arrested a 40-year-old Costa Rican man Monday morning in Puerto Viejo de Limón after U.S. authorities requested his extradition on drug...
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