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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.

‘It happened to me’: Scammed in Costa Rica

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

Inside Costa Rica’s Pride

Why this year's march was particularly important.

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

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

Why we’re marching for a secular state

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

Osa Peninsula organization promotes human development, conservation

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.

Barrio Amón plans Earth Day celebration to benefit Isla Chira

An Earth Day celebration in Barrio Amón seeks to benefit a recycling initiative on Isla Chira.
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Jannik Sinner won the 2026 Miami Open on Sunday, defeating Czech 21st seed Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the men's final at Hard Rock...

Israel Defends Blocked Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Sepulchre

Netanyahu stating there was “no bad intention” after preventing a Catholic Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre enters Costa Rica’s public conversation...

Guatemalan Court Halts Construction of Maximum-Security Prison

A Guatemalan appeals court provisionally suspended construction of the El Triunfo maximum-security prison on Saturday, one day after President Bernardo Arévalo laid the first...

Costa Rica Marks Palm Sunday with Crowds at Cartago Basilica

Palm Sunday brought large crowds to Cartago on Sunday as Catholics gathered at the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles for Masses, blessings...