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Costa Rica to Punish Hate Crimes with up to 35 years in Prison

Costa Rica will punish "hate crimes" with prison sentences of between 20 and 35 years crimes according to a law enacted Monday and welcomed...

Costa Rica launches ‘mega-operative’ to reduce domestic violence during soccer final

Representatives from the National Institute for Women, National Police, C.S. Herediano and Deportivo Saprissa detailed joint efforts that will begin during the days prior to the matches.

Domestic violence in Costa Rica on track to surpass 2014

Domestic violence often spikes in December, when families tend to spend more time together at home, drink more liquor and spend more money.

Costa Rica marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with calls for action

San José’s Parque Nacional was filled with a sea of orange on Wednesday, as groups from across the country gathered for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a day designated by United Nations resolution in 1999.

‘La Sele’s’ third scoreboard tracks domestic violence calls

Those paying attention may have noticed a third score during Friday's World Cup qualifying match in Costa Rica's capital, San José. This number had nothing to do with football.
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Heavy Rains Threaten Costa Rica’s Cacao Harvest in the Caribbean

Heavy rains in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region are damaging cacao plantations and could reduce harvests for months to come, with some producers in Talamanca...

Costa Rica Hotel Project Faces Environmental Damage Allegations

A criminal complaint alleges impacts on waterways, protected areas and forest cover at a luxury hotel project in Manuel Antonio, including sediment runoff toward Playa La Vaca. The developer disputes the accusations and says it has complied with environmental requirements.

Who Pays Tax on Rent in Costa Rica? The Numbers Don’t Add Up

Costa Rica counts 360,000 rented homes but only 32,373 registered rental income taxpayers, a figure that has barely moved since 2020.

China Tops US in Latin America Influence for First Time

China's influence in Latin America is now viewed more positively than that of the United States, a major poll conducted in 17 Latin American...