Fourth of July Archives

The annual Fourth of July Picnic is a beloved institution, and folks look forward to attending all year long. Organized by The American Colony Committee, the picnic is like a transplanted county fair.

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UN Report Warns Costa Rica Faces Record Surge in Social Media Hate Speech

A new United Nations report released yesterday shows hate speech and discrimination on social media in Costa Rica hit a record 2.1 million messages...

Costa Rica Sunday Soccer Matches Unite Barrios in Weekly Fútbol Ritual

La cancha, el césped, the pitch — call it what you want — the soccer field is the heart of many barrios and small...

El Salvador Indefinite Re Election Sparks Surge in Exiles

The fact that it was expected didn’t make it any less harsh. The newly approved indefinite presidential re-election in El Salvador pushes back the...

Costa Rica Residents Protest Demolition of Homes in Avellanas

The Municipality of Santa Cruz demolished five structures built on Avellanas Beach, within the 50-meter public zone of the maritime-terrestrial area. In a video...

Fourth of July

Dueling anthems: ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ and ‘Hermosa Bandera’

Traditional Fourth of July Picnic premieres new venue, format on Tuesday

PHOTOS: The American Colony’s 56th annual Fourth of July picnic

American Colony to host 56th annual U.S. Independence Day picnic on Sunday

US Embassy in San José celebrates Fourth of July, tips hat to Solís

Hurricane Arthur puts a damper on July 4 celebrations in US

VIDEO: Barbecuing with Lucas Withington

American Colony to host 54th annual Independence Day Picnic

Latest News

UN Report Warns Costa Rica Faces Record Surge in Social Media Hate Speech

Costa Rica Sunday Soccer Matches Unite Barrios in Weekly Fútbol Ritual

El Salvador Indefinite Re Election Sparks Surge in Exiles

Costa Rica Residents Protest Demolition of Homes in Avellanas

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