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International Day Highlights Ongoing Violence Against Women

AFP - November 25, 2024

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Costa Rica Enhances Security with $24M US Scanner Donation

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Costa Rica cracks down on terror suspect – extradites murder fugitive

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Fentanyl Trafficking Suspect Extradited from Costa Rica to New York

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Costa Ricans Back Tougher Crime Measures as Homicide Rates Soar

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Costa Ricans are increasingly supporting "iron fist" laws, according to the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO). An "iron fist" policy refers to strict...

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New Costa Rica Bills Aim to Require Work for Prison Inmates

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Costa Rican legislators have proposed two bills of law that would require prisoners to work. One was submitted by the PUSC party, and the...

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Costa Rica Proposes New Law to Regulate Judicial Misconduct

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Costa Rica has introduced a new bill, the "Law of the Disciplinary Regime of the Judiciary," developed in collaboration with the United States. This...

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Costa Rica Cracks Down on Illegal Turtle Egg Trade in Osa

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Authorities of the Control and Protection Program of the Osa Conservation Area (ACOSA) of Corcovado National Park, part of the National System of Conservation...

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Costa Rican Soccer Fans Attacked at Match in Guatemala

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Two Costa Rican fans of the Liga Deportiva Alajuelense soccer club were assaulted during their team's match against Comunicaciones of Guatemala. Christian Castro and...

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Costa Rican President Criticizes Prosecutor Over Marta Esquivel Arrest

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President Rodrigo Chaves held a press conference to address the arrests and accusations against members of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). Chaves...