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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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Saturated Soils Put All of Costa Rica on Rain Alert Through Wednesday

All of Costa Rica is on rain alert. Soils are near saturation, so even short storms can flood streets through Wednesday.

Costa Rica’s Public Healthcare System Considers Offering Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs

Costa Rica's public healthcare system is evaluating medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat diabetes and obesity. The CCSS has not announced when the drugs might become available or which patients would qualify.

Cocaine Seizures in Costa Rica Jump Nearly 50% in 2026

Costa Rican authorities seized more than 40 metric tons of cocaine during the first eight months of 2026, a nearly 50% increase over the...

Thousands of European Investors Fear Losses as Costa Rica Teak Scheme Collapses

More than 6,000 Europeans paid about 200 million Swiss francs for teak trees on 60 Costa Rica plantations. The seller is bankrupt and Swiss prosecutors are investigating.