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World Cup fever is not a disease, says Costa Rica’s Social Security System

The passion most Ticos have for football has officials at the Social Security System worried. Last week the Caja issued an order to all doctors at public hospitals to restrict permission for sick days throughout the month. Apparently employees' health tends to deteriorate during the World Cup.

Judicial Investigation Police raid hospital in Social Security System fraud probe

Judicial Investigation Police agents simultaneously raided the hospital, the main offices of the Social Security System, or Caja, and the offices of medical supply company Synthes.
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Nicaragua frees former military officer amid U.S. criticism over political prisoners

A military officer sentenced to 50 years in prison for “treason” in Nicaragua has been released at a time when the United States is...

Costa Rica’s Route 32 Closed After New Landslide as Cold Front Triggers Emergencies

Authorities closed Route 32 again on Friday afternoon after a fresh landslide hit the highway, disrupting travel between the Greater Metropolitan Area and the...

The Libertarian Case for Legalizing Drugs in Costa Rica

I have a friend who describes himself as an anarcho-capitalist libertarian. He believes in total individual freedom He calls speed bumps “Commie humps,” scoffs at speed limits,...

Lawmakers Question Chaves’ Move to Appoint President-Elect Fernández as Minister

Lawmakers from multiple parties have raised concerns over President Rodrigo Chaves' recent appointment of president-elect Laura Fernández as Minister of the Presidency. The decision,...