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5 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick Traveling in Central America

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Central America and Costa Rica in particular, is an incredible place to travel! You can experience new cultures, explore rain forests or snorkel in...
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Breast cancer incidence remains high in Costa Rica

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According to Health Ministry data, 427 women in Costa Rica died as a result of breast cancer in 2020. The disease remains the top cause...
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WHO, Costa Rica partner to combat snakebite mortality

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WHO estimates 5.4 million snakebites occur each year, resulting in at least 1.8 million cases of envenoming (poisoning from snakebites) and 81,400 deaths. 
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Costa Rica ranks among healthiest, most comfortable retirement destinations

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Costa Rica ranked highly in two recent surveys of top destinations for retirement for its healthy environment and relative comfort.
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El Salvador’s “War” on Gangs Successful, Minister Claims

The "parallel state" created by the gangs in El Salvador was destroyed with the "war" of President Nayib Bukele, but the state of exception...
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Costa Rica’s Businesses Blame Central Bank for Job Losses

Costa Rica's productive sector blames the closing of companies and loss of jobs on the Central Bank (BCCR). Thirteen private sector groups and chambers...
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Costa Rica’s President: Closing Darién to Migrants is Difficult

The president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, said this Friday in an interview that he considers it complicated to close the Darién jungle to...
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