Costa Rica took over the rotating chair of the Organization of American States Permanent Council today, placing Ambassador Alejandra Solano at the head of...

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A Closer look at Costa Rica’s New Role in Deportations from The United States

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To most Americans, Costa Rica is a place of jungle canopy tours, pristine beaches, and the national motto "Pura Vida." It is not the...

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Costa Rica Road Death Rate Up to Five Times Higher Than Europe

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Costa Rica’s road death rate is running up to five times higher than that of some Western European countries, a gap that road safety...

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Costa Rica Blocks Tárcoles Crocodile Deck Permits as Officials Push Back

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Controversy has erupted over construction of a crocodile viewing deck next to the bridge that spans the Tárcoles River in Garabito. Environmental lawyer Walter...

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Costa Rica to Accept 25 Deportees From the US Each Week

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Costa Rica’s new migration agreement with the United States is starting to look less like a one-off diplomatic gesture and more like a regular...

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Costa Rica Puma Makes Miraculous Recovery

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A puma survived a vehicle collision in La Fortuna de San Carlos and returned to the wild after officials provided veterinary care. The incident...

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Yard House Opens First International Restaurant in Costa Rica

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Yard House opened its first restaurant outside the United States in Costa Rica. The U.S. chain selected the country for its international expansion and...

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Costa Rica Migration Chief Admits No Plan for US Migrant Deal

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Confusion over Costa Rica’s new agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants grew Tuesday as the director of migration said his office...