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Russia names National Endowment for Democracy the first ‘undesirable’ foreign group

"The National Endowment for Democracy participated in work to declare the results of election campaigns illegitimate, to organize political demonstrations aimed at influencing decisions taken by state institutions and to discredit service in the Russian armed forces," s statement said.

Economist Intelligence Unit: Costa Rica and Uruguay are the only ‘full’ democracies in Latin America

An investigation by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) concluded that in Latin America, only Uruguay and Costa Rica ranked in the region’s "full democracies" category, described as when countries respect civil liberties and representative governance.

Former Central American diplomats warn of regional ‘challenges to democracy’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Authoritarianism is gradually making a comeback throughout the hemisphere in the form of dictatorial regimes that “took root under the guise of rule of law,” three Central America experts warned at a panel Thursday in Washington.
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Costa Rica’s Marchamo Amnesty Is Off for 2027, So Pay by Dec. 31

The 2027 marchamo amnesty failed, so older unpaid years still carry interest and fines. A new bill targets 2028. Here is what to pay now.

Guanacaste Town Hall Took 29 Million Colones in Cash Its Bank Refused

A Guanacaste town hall kept 29.3 million colones in cash after Banco Nacional refused it. Audit documents detail what staff and the mayor said.

Driving South This Week? Térraba Bridge Closures Run Through November 14

If you're driving the Interamericana Sur through Palmar Norte this week, check the clock before you leave. The bridge over the Térraba River, between...

Costa Rica’s Dry Season Starts This Week in Guanacaste and the Central Valley

If you live in or are visiting Guanacaste or the Central Valley, the rain is about to switch off. Costa Rica's dry season settles...