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‘School of second chances’ opens in Costa Rica

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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.
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Letter to the Editor: Costa Rica reflections

Alejandro Zúñiga -
"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."
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Tico Times: Letters to the Editor (Jan. 18, 2019)

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Addressing electric trains in Costa Rica, edible straws and protecting the environment.
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Tico Times: Letters to the Editor (Jan. 11, 2019)

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Addressing Central American immigration, the indigenous community in Costa Rica, and the value of lifeguards.
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Tico Times: Letters to the Editor (Dec. 28, 2018)

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Addressing gender violence, the value of lifeguards and more.
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Tico Times: Letters to the Editor (Dec. 21, 2018)

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Immigration is a human right, understanding a secular state and more.
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Changemakers

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

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Due to a contract snafu with the Municipality of Osa, public funding for lifeguard salaries were suspended last April.
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Solving Costa Rica’s traffic and pollution problem

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How can Costa Rica achieve electric transportation?
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#MeToo

The testimony I never gave

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It always starts with two messy pigtails.
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Nicaragua

Nicaragua’s primal scream

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The people of Nicaragua aren't afraid anymore. Now the government is.
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