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

Ileana Fernandez - June 3, 2022

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica Neighborhood La Carpio gets a Bad Rap

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Costa Rica’s Presidential Ballot Rivals: Figueres and Chaves

Arts and Culture

How and Where to Vote For Costa Rican Expats

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President Carlos Alvarado reduces salary in the face of economic crisis

The Tico Times -

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.

Costa Rica

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

The Tico Times -

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

Costa Rica

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

The Tico Times -

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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Costa Rica goes to the polls to choose municipal leaders

The Tico Times -

Costa Ricans began voting Sunday to elect the authorities that will govern their 82 municipalities over the next four years.

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First Lady Claudia Dobles named as one of world’s greatest leaders

Alejandro Zúñiga -

Dobles has spearheaded efforts to decarbonize Costa Rica by 2050.

Elections

Fabricio Alvarado leaves Restauración Nacional and creates new party

The Tico Times -

Former presidential candidate Fabricio Alvarado announced his resignation from the Restauración Nacional Party (PRN) and plans to found a new party called “Nueva República” (New Republic), where – he says – they will not accept the corrupt.

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Ticos and Nicas march united against xenophobia and discrimination

The Tico Times -

About one thousand Costa Rican and Nicaraguans marched in San José this Saturday against xenophobia and in support of migrants escaping violence in Nicaragua.