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UN Calls for Protection of Costa Rica’s Indigenous People’s Rights

Ileana Fernandez - October 11, 2022

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Costa Rican Legislative Assembly to Prioritize Human Rights

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One year ago today, Costa Rica legalized same-sex marriage

Daniel Ortega

Rule of law deteriorating in Nicaragua: UN rights chief

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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

Alejandro Zúñiga -

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

Alejandro Zúñiga -

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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