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‘School of second chances’ opens in Costa Rica

Last month, The Costa Rican School of Opportunities opened in San José. It already has 75 adult students working toward obtaining a high school degree.

Letter to the Editor: Costa Rica reflections

"Life in Costa Rica isn’t perfect and it comes with its fair share of stresses, but in general I found the Costa Rican people to be genuinely kind, patient and proud of their country."

Tico Times: Letters to the Editor (Jan. 18, 2019)

Addressing electric trains in Costa Rica, edible straws and protecting the environment.

Tico Times: Letters to the Editor (Jan. 11, 2019)

Addressing Central American immigration, the indigenous community in Costa Rica, and the value of lifeguards.

Tico Times: Letters to the Editor (Dec. 28, 2018)

Addressing gender violence, the value of lifeguards and more.

Tico Times: Letters to the Editor (Dec. 21, 2018)

Immigration is a human right, understanding a secular state and more.

Lifeguards call for help in Costa Rica: support their work in Osa

Due to a contract snafu with the Municipality of Osa, public funding for lifeguard salaries were suspended last April.

Solving Costa Rica’s traffic and pollution problem

How can Costa Rica achieve electric transportation?

The testimony I never gave

It always starts with two messy pigtails.

Nicaragua’s primal scream

The people of Nicaragua aren't afraid anymore. Now the government is.
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Costa Rica Hit by Trump’s Latest Tariff Hike Targeting Dozens of Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a executive order raising tariffs on dozens of countries, including Costa Rica, as part of a broader effort...

Costa Rica Court Upholds Adults-Only Rule for LGBTIQ+ Pride March Closing Event

In a unanimous decision, Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber (Sala IV) has dismissed an appeal challenging the Ministry of Justice and Peace’s reclassification of the...

US Plans Funding for Costa Rica Migrant Deportations

The US State Department plans to allocate up to $7.85 million to assist Costa Rica in deporting migrants, drawing from a fund usually aimed...

Nicaragua’s Sandinista Commander Taken Into Custody

Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce, economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, was jailed on Thursday after the government announced it was investigating him for corruption,...