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Central American LGBTI migrants find refuge in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica has adhered to the conventions that ensure respect for refugees and LGBTI people
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Picture of the Day: Midnight wedding welcomes age of marriage equality in Costa Rica

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Moments after Costa Rica recognized marriage equality, Daritza Araya Arguedas, 24, and Alexandra Quirós Castillo, 29, became the first same-sex couple to marry in the Central American country. 
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‘Costa Rica recognizes the rights you always deserved’: President Alvarado’s message on marriage equality

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Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado, who supported same-sex marriage during his candidacy and marched during the 2019 pride parade in San José, shared a lengthy message of support for marriage equality.
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Costa Rica becomes first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage

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Costa Rica has become the first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Costa Rica hours away from legalizing same-sex marriage

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Same-sex couples in Costa Rica will be able to marry as of May 26, when a judicial provision that authorizes these marriages will enter into force. 
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Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica is days away after motion to delay is defeated

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Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica will be legal on May 26. 
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Powerful Eruption Rocks Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

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The Rincón de la Vieja volcano, in northern Costa Rica, registered yesterday a "powerful" eruption with no reported effects to people or infrastructure, one...
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Costa Rican Tourists Denied Entry to Nicaragua

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In a recent incident that has sparked controversy, the regime led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo prohibited over one hundred Costa Rican tourists...
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Costa Rica Wildlife – Meet the Turquoise-browed Motmot

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Do you enjoy birdwatching? Are you a fan of colorful little birds with fancy tailfeathers? Well then, I’ve got the bird for you. Let’s...
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The Power of Good Vibes: Tales of Kindness in Costa Rica

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Tourist information typically describes Costa Ricans with good vibe adjectives like warm, friendly, welcoming, and generous. I have a thousand personal stories of confirmation. Here...
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