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Same-sex marriage will be legal in Costa Rica on May 26. Some legislators hope to delay it

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In the midst of a pandemic, Costa Rica rapidly approaches a historic milestone.
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Costa Rica-based IRCA Casabierta provides resources for LGBTQ refugees

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IRCA Casabierta, based in Costa Rica, supports refugees who are members of the LGBTQ community.
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An afternoon with Frida Cartas

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“No trans woman is privileged," she said. "We all suffer abuse in different ways. No one’s suffering is more or less valid."
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Government signs decrees improving LGBTQ rights in Costa Rica

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President Carlos Alvarado said via his Twitter that "we are building a more just and egalitarian Costa Rica for all people."
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Costa Rica launches Pride Connection network

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The event also featured panel discussion with activists Nathan Romero, Michelle Jones, Manuel Abarca, Keyra Martínez, and Emma Chacón.
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VIDEO: Will Costa Rica recognize this same-sex marriage?

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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (CIDH) ruled Jan. 9 that all member states, including Costa Rica, must recognize same-sex marriage, and endow those...
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Gay marriage postponed in Costa Rica due to legal impediment

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A Venezuelan-Costa Rican couple has postponed what would have been the first gay wedding in Costa Rica following a pronouncement from the Inter-American Court...
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Gay wedding planned in Costa Rica following court ruling for marriage equality

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The wedding is scheduled for Saturday - but will the Civil Registry accept the union?
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