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Costa Rica launches quest to replace most single-use plastic by 2021

Costa Rica generates 4,000 tons of waste every day. Of these, 11 percent are plastics that end up in the sea, including 1.5 million plastic bottles.

Plastic bag pollution is daunting but has an easy solution, says environmentalist

Despite environmental feats, like forest conservation, Costa Rica struggles with waste management. UNDP Costa Rica spokesman Danilo Mora said the office wants to continue pushing Costa Rica’s environmental record by focusing on new issues, like eliminating plastic bags.

Car-free Sundays on Paseo Colón: nine blocks of fun and fresh air

Mechanical bulls? Check. Zumba? Check. Traffic? Only if there are too many rollerbladers. The Tico Times visits a Sunday fun day on Paseo Colón.

Shall I compare thee to … a monkey with a plastic banana?

Más incómodo que dormir con la suegra: more uncomfortable than sleeping with your mother-in-law. Err, enough said.

Eight official rules for getting your free refill at McDonald’s

If you're from the U.S. or Canada, you likely understand the concept of  free refills quite well. You order a soft drink. When you've...

Costa Rica-Peru Free Trade Agreement enters into force

Costa Rica exported $64 million in goods to the South American country last year.

Costa Rica resumes free-trade negotiations with Colombia

Treaty would allow Costa Rica to become a full member of the Pacific Alliance.

Costa Rican industrialists oppose free trade agreement with Colombia

A second round of negotiations is being held from Sept. 24-28 in San José.

Free Trade With Singapore Is Near

Costa Rica is nearing a final handshake on the first free trade agreement of the decade, as delegates from Singapore have been in town...

Costa Rica industries urge government to freeze free-trade plan with China

As Costa Rica went into Day 2 of the third round of negotiations toward free trade with China on Tuesday, the Tico delegation appeared...

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Innovate Change Guide: Top 10 Safest Casinos for Costa Rican Players 

If you are looking for a secure online casino to play games, Innovate Change's team will help you. It is dedicated to finding the...

New San José Mayor Aims to Reclaim Public Spaces

Diego Miranda is officially the new Mayor of San José. Yesterday, at La Soledad square at 3:00 p.m., he was sworn in to begin...

Panama’s High Court Approves Mulino’s Candidacy

The Supreme Court of Justice of Panama declared this Friday the presidential candidacy of the right-wing José Raúl Mulino, substitute for the disqualified former...

Costa Rica’s President Seeks Citizen Vote on Reforms

As previously announced, President Rodrigo Chaves confirmed he will seek to call a referendum on several bills being promoted by his administration. During his...

Reviving Panama’s Lost Economic Boom

Among lettuces and sacks of potatoes, Doralicia Moreno, a vendor at Panama's largest market, complains that "customer turnout is minimal" and longs for the...
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