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Costa Rica’s Ambitious New Initiative: “We will let you work”

Ileana Fernandez - June 3, 2022

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Costa Rica Neighborhood La Carpio gets a Bad Rap

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Costa Rica’s Presidential Ballot Rivals: Figueres and Chaves

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How and Where to Vote For Costa Rican Expats

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Most Costa Ricans support vaccine mandate: UCR

Alejandro Zúñiga -

The majority of Costa Ricans support the country’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate

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Costa Rica aims for urban natural parks to improve wellness in cities

The Tico Times -

Some 60% of Costa Rica's population lives in the GAM, which constitutes only 4% of the national territory.

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President Carlos Alvarado reduces salary in the face of economic crisis

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The president's announcement came as the Legislative Assembly discussed a government proposal to cut 15% of the government's highest wages, including those of lawmakers.

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Costa Rica announces cuts in public spending in the face of pandemic crisis

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The budget cuts will be the largest in Costa Rica's history, President Carlos Alvarado said, as the world faces the coronavirus pandemic.

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State of the Union: In face of pandemic, Carlos Alvarado delivers solemn and hopeful address

Alejandro Zúñiga -

Carlos Alvarado called for unity in the face of the coronavirus pandemic but acknowledged Costa Rica will endure a difficult economic recovery.

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President of Costa Rica seeks to strengthen government after resignations due to private data scandal

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The president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, announced on Wednesday an effort to strengthen governance in response to a scandal over suspicions of breach of private information that caused several resignations in his cabinet.

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