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Photo of the Day: Sherman Güity wins silver

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Costa Rica's Sherman Isidro Guity Guity (L) and Britain's Jonnie Peacock (R) celebrate after the men's 100m (T64) athletics final during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 30, 2021.
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Costa Rica as seen from the International Space Station

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This photo of Costa Rica from the International Space Station went viral here over the weekend. 
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Pic of the Day: International Women’s Day march in Costa Rica

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Hundreds of people across Costa Rica participated in International Women's Day marches.
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Pic of the Day: President Carlos Alvarado appears before Congress

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Pic of the Day: President Carlos Alvarado appears before Congress
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Costa Rica Pic of the Day: It’s 3 degrees Fahrenheit in Wisconsin today

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Don’t you feel thankful for Costa Rica? We hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
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Today is stressful. Let’s see pictures of your pets

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If you're invested in the U.S. elections, or if you have loved ones in Nicaragua or Honduras, today may be quite stressful.
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Pic of the Day: President Carlos Alvarado addresses UN General Assembly

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President Alvarado delivered his address from his office in Casa Presidencial. 
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Watch: Niagara Falls shines with colors of Costa Rica flag

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Niagara Falls, which borders the United States and Canada, shone in the colors of the Costa Rican flag as part of recent Independence Day festivities.
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Pic of the Day: Hopping into the weekend

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From the oceans to the mountaintops, we hope you're enjoying the Independence Day long weekend! 
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Pic of the Day: World’s tallest building celebrates Costa Rica independence

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From Costa Rica to wherever you are in the world, happy Independence Day!
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