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Ireland says yes to gay marriage in landslide vote

Ireland on Saturday became the first country in the world to approve gay marriage by referendum with an overwhelming 62 percent "Yes" vote, further denting the once all-powerful Irish Catholic Church.

Ireland could become first country to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote

Ireland may be preparing for its coming-out party, with a referendum that could make it the world's first country to approve same-sex marriage in a popular vote.

Costa Rica to punish public workers for LGBT discrimination

Vice President Ana Helena Chacón announced an executive order that would punish public workers for discriminating against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Besides possible disciplinary action, Chacón said that government institutions must recognize same-sex couples in their definition of family members when requesting time off work if their same-sex partner is seriously ill or dying.

Survey reveals hurdles for aging gay and lesbian couples in Costa Rica

Considering that a group of care workers did not even believe that LGBTI elderly people exist, among other factors, the survey determined that Costa Rica did not have an adequate supply of services and resources for LGBTI senior citizens.

Costa Rican police join human rights group to launch campaign against LGBT discrimination

A recent survey of National Police officers by the Center for Research and Promotion of Human Rights in Central America found that 25 percent believed that LGBT people had fewer rights under the law than heterosexuals.

Most Costa Rican police officers don’t believe in equal rights for LGBT community

Only a quarter of Costa Rican police officers believe that LGBT people have the same rights under the law as straight Costa Ricans, says a new study.
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World Leaders Unite at COP16 to Transform Biodiversity Conservation

The European Union (EU), one of the main partners in organizing COP16 on biodiversity, which opens Monday in Cali, Colombia, hopes this forum will...

FECOP Represents Costa Rica at 7th International Billfish Symposium

The Costa Rica Federation of Recreational and Sport Fishing Tourism (FECOP) was present at the 7th International Billfish Symposium (IBS), held in San Diego,...

Guatemalan Journalist José Rubén Zamora Released After Two Years in Prison

The Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora was released from prison this Saturday after more than two years in detention. He will now serve house...