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

Alejandro Zúñiga - September 10, 2020

Costa Rica Fishing Guide

Costa Rica Fishing Legend: Rembering Robin Williams:

Editorial

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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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.

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.

Costa Rica Pride

Inside Costa Rica’s Pride

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Why this year's march was particularly important.

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We need to take a second look at our assumptions about gay marriage

The Tico Times -

The study of history and even casual observation clearly confirm that LGBTQ people are important contributing members of society.

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Why we’re marching for a secular state

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Yo sí quiero un estado laico (I do want a secular state) is a collective that deeply believes that religion and the state should...

Giving Back

Osa Peninsula organization promotes human development, conservation

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Randall Ureña, who works with a community development organization in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, gives us a glimpse inside the group's work on the ground.

Environment & Wildlife

Barrio Amón plans Earth Day celebration to benefit Isla Chira

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An Earth Day celebration in Barrio Amón seeks to benefit a recycling initiative on Isla Chira.

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