Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Youtube
Local News
Weather
Coffee
Science and Tech
Latin America News
Expat Life
Travel
Sports
Soccer
Surfing
Tennis
Wildlife
Tico Shop
Classifieds
Advertise
Search
Tico Times
COSTA RICA\'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
your username
your password
Forgot your password? Get help
Privacy
Password recovery
Recover your password
your email
A password will be e-mailed to you.
No menu items!
Sign in / Join
Tico Times
Since 1956
Search
COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER
Local News
Weather
Coffee
Science and Tech
Latin America News
Expat Life
Travel
Sports
Soccer
Surfing
Tennis
Wildlife
Tico Shop
Classifieds
Advertise
Today in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s Passport Holds Steady in Global Rankings
Costa Rica Tribunal Denies Efforts to Bar Salvadoran President Bukele’s Visit
Costa Rica Presidential Hopefuls Unite Against Fernández in Debate
Costa Rica’s Tribunal Weighs Ban on Bukele Visit Over Neutrality Fears
Costa Rica Presidential Candidates Spar in Tense Debate
Home
Human rights
Human rights
Arts and Culture
UN Calls for Protection of Costa Rica’s Indigenous People’s Rights
Ileana Fernandez
-
October 11, 2022
Costa Rica
Costa Rican Legislative Assembly to Prioritize Human Rights
Costa Rica
One year ago today, Costa Rica legalized same-sex marriage
Daniel Ortega
Rule of law deteriorating in Nicaragua: UN rights chief
Costa Rica
Costa Rica hours away from legalizing same-sex marriage
The Tico Times
-
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.
Read more
Costa Rica
Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica is days away after motion to delay is defeated
The Tico Times
-
Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica will be legal on May 26.
Read more
Costa Rica
Same-sex marriage will be legal in Costa Rica on May 26. Some legislators hope to delay it
Alejandro Zúñiga
-
In the midst of a pandemic, Costa Rica rapidly approaches a historic milestone.
Read more
Costa Rica
Costa Rica-based IRCA Casabierta provides resources for LGBTQ refugees
Alejandro Zúñiga
-
IRCA Casabierta, based in Costa Rica, supports refugees who are members of the LGBTQ community.
Read more
Costa Rica
Some progress, and a complicated legacy, 10 months after Sergio Rojas’s murder
The Tico Times
-
After the murder of Sergio Rojas, the struggle to regain indigenous land has continued.
Read more
Citizens rights
Therapeutic abortion regulation unleashes political storm in Costa Rica
The Tico Times
-
Many doctors fear performing a therapeutic abortion because of the lack of a protocol that establishes the procedures to follow
Read more
Costa Rica
IACHR mission visits Costa Rica to evaluate protections for indigenous communities
The Tico Times
-
During the visit, the mission of the IACHR also intends to learn about the situation of Nicaraguan migrants in Costa Rica.
Read more
Costa Rica
Costa Rica issues invitation to Commission on Human Rights following murder of Bribrí leader
Alejandro Zúñiga
-
The IACHR issued precautionary measures in favor of the communities due to the threats they faced in the defense of their lands.
Read more
Costa Rica Pride
An afternoon with Frida Cartas
The Tico Times
-
“No trans woman is privileged," she said. "We all suffer abuse in different ways. No one’s suffering is more or less valid."
Read more
Costa Rica Pride
Government signs decrees improving LGBTQ rights in Costa Rica
Alejandro Zúñiga
-
President Carlos Alvarado said via his Twitter that "we are building a more just and egalitarian Costa Rica for all people."
Read more
Load more
Latest News
Costa Rica Road to Close for Two Weeks for Bridge Construction
Route 606 will be closed starting at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday for the construction of a bridge over the Guacimal River. The project includes...
Read more
Solana Sierra Debuts at 2026 Australian Open as Argentinas Top Tennis Player
Solana Sierra arrives at the Australian Open this year as a fresh face in the main draw, carrying the weight of a nation’s expectations...
Read more
Costa Rica Uncovers Alleged Assassination Plot Against President Chaves
Officials in Costa Rica revealed today an alleged scheme to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves, with the national election set for February 1 drawing near....
Read more
El Salvador Opens Immigration Office in Surf City for Visitors
El Salvador has launched a new immigration office in its Surf City Punta Roca area, a move that simplifies paperwork for foreigners who frequent...
Read more
