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Op Ed: We need change in U.S. leadership. Citizens abroad can make that happen

Alejandro Zúñiga - September 10, 2020

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Costa Rica Fishing Legend: Rembering Robin Williams:

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Letter to the Editor: We are students in Monteverde. This is why we are striking against climate change.

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

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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 (Jan. 4, 2019)

Alejandro Zúñiga -

Addressing violence against the LGBTI community, protecting animals, and Pink Floyd (and President Alvarado).

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

Alejandro Zúñiga -

Addressing gender violence, the value of lifeguards and more.

Editorial

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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‘It happened to me’: Scammed in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga -

In a Letter to the Editor, one person attempts to break down the tactics that were used in a telephone scam against her.

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