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Documentary featuring former Costa Rica first lady premieres in San José

The Costa Rica premiere of a new documentary featuring U.S. citizen and former first lady of Costa Rica Henrietta Boggs takes place Tuesday at 8 p.m. the Cine Magaly in San José.

Disfigured Costa Rican toucan stars in Discovery documentary

A new Discovery Networks documentary tells the story of the Costa Rican toucan whose savagely mutilated beak was replaced with a prosthetic one, and how it inspired a nation to push for better treatment of animals.

Star Wars: ‘The Force Awakens’ in Costa Rica on Thursday

It takes place in a galaxy far, far away but the long wait is finally over. The 7th episode of the Star Wars saga premiered here at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.

Three must-see movies at the Costa Rican International Film Fest

Costa Rica International Film Festival kicked off last Thursday and will feature more than 100 screenings through Dec. 18. Here are three flicks not to miss.

New Costa Rican movie explores ‘the happiest place in the world’

With an all-star cast, a production budget of $350,0000 and promotion to the tune of $500,000, "The Happiest Place in the World" is arguably the most ambitious Costa Rican production of all time.
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46 Journalists Forced into Exile from Nicaragua in 2024, Report Shows

At least 46 journalists had to leave Nicaragua for exile in 2024 and four were detained, according to a report published this Monday in...

Mass Protests Challenge El Salvador’s Anti-Gang Policy and Prison System

Around 2,000 Salvadorans demonstrated this Sunday in San Salvador to demand the release of their family members "unjustly" imprisoned during President Nayib Bukele's anti-gang...

Pope Francis Names Costa Rican Coffee Best in the World

Pope Francis chose Costa Rican coffee. During the traditional Wednesday audience in Vatican City, the head of the Catholic Church expressed his appreciation for...