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Letter to the Editor: Join the 2019 Global Climate Strike, Friday Sept. 20

It’s time to take a stand, to show the political will to effect rapid and drastic changes in our policies and laws.

Letter to the Editor: Fueling fears of a Hispanic invasion

Texas is a state with centuries of history under six flags, the first two being those of Spain and Mexico.

Letter to the Editor: Monteverde Community Fund creating local opportunities

Costa Rican gems like Santa Elena and Monteverde must create spaces for the people in their communities, not just attractions for their tourists.

Letter to the Editor: The story of the Cortez Amarillo, or how a country loses its own land

"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."

The rise of the #metoo movement through the eyes of two Costa Rican teenage girls

As two 14-year-old Costa Rican teenage girls, we are often stared at or followed by men when we walk down the street, and this makes us feel uncomfortable and unsafe. This has to change.

Opinion: Cutting Northern Triangle foreign assistance, a shot in the foot

This week, President Trump precipitously cut U.S. foreign assistance to the Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. This is a mistake, plain and simple.

‘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.
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Oil Price Surge from Middle East Conflict Raises Concerns for Costa Rica’s Economy

Oil prices climbed sharply this week as fighting in the Middle East intensified, with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran prompting retaliatory actions that...

New York Times Picks Costa Rica as Prime Spring Break Spot

The New York Times has included Costa Rica in a list of five spring break destinations aimed at families looking for warm weather and...

US Israel Iran War Spreads as Hezbollah Enters Fighting and UK Base in Cyprus Hit

The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran spread across the Middle East and beyond on Monday with Lebanon's Hezbollah entering...

FIFA Says Demand Is Driving Prices As World Cup Ticket Costs Skyrocket

From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup which...