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Costa Rica President Proposes Exploring Oil Reserves, Sparking Debate

Tico Times -
President Rodrigo Chaves has advocated for exploring the country’s potential oil and gas reserves, estimating they could be valued at up to $400 billion....
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Costa Rica Environment: 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back in Ocean Management

Todd Staley -
Just when we think maybe things might change for the better in Ocean management the sport fishing sector is about to receive another punch...
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Costa Rican gold miners receive three month prison sentence for mining in nat’l park

L. Arias -
The men were caught last Friday inside Corcovado National Park at the Osa Peninsula.
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Costa Rica Asks You to Cut Water Use as the El Niño Dry Season Begins

Costa Rica's water utility wants you to save water as the dry season starts this week under a strong El Niño. There is no rationing yet. Here is what it is asking.
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Spot an Injured Animal on Route 27? Don’t Touch It. Here’s Who to Call

If you see an injured animal on Route 27, the toll highway between San José and the central Pacific coast, don't pull over and...
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Costa Rica’s Marchamo Amnesty Is Off for 2027, So Pay by Dec. 31

The 2027 marchamo amnesty failed, so older unpaid years still carry interest and fines. A new bill targets 2028. Here is what to pay now.
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Guanacaste Town Hall Took 29 Million Colones in Cash Its Bank Refused

A Guanacaste town hall kept 29.3 million colones in cash after Banco Nacional refused it. Audit documents detail what staff and the mayor said.
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