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PHOTOS: Students, LGBT activists join public workers in May Day demonstration

May Day in Costa Rica brought together protesters from public workers unions and a wide variety of other groups, including students, sex workers and indigenous people.

PHOTO REPORT: Marching on May 1 in Costa Rica

Thousands of Costa Rican workers on Friday participated in the annual May 1 march in the nation's capital, San José.

Costa Rica unions plan large ‘peaceful’ protests on Labor Day

Members of 68 public- and private-sector unions will demonstrate Thursday to mark Labor Day along some San José's main streets, the National Association of Public and Private Employees said.

Rioters turn May Day demonstrations violent in Costa Rica’s capital ahead of Obama visit

A small group of demonstrators hurled rocks at the Legislative Assembly building, police officers and members of the national media. At least 20 people were arrested.
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Three Missing After Being Swept Away at Tarrazú Waterfall and Guanacaste Beach

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Dollar Rebounds From Record Low but Year-End Could Favor the Colón Again

The dollar hit its highest level since June after a record low, but seasonal inflows could push it back down. Here is what banks are paying.