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President-elect Solis’ plan: Balance the budget and protect the environment without raising taxes

President-elect Luis Guillermo Solís promised to balance the budget without raising taxes, while investing in public transportation, environmental protection and increased economic opportunities for women. Originally released in December, the Citizen Action Party candidate’s plan contains a mix of centrist and progressive policy proposals.

Climate change threatens human’s and wildlife’s access to water

Sea turtles in Costa Rica face threats from poachers when they come ashore to lay their eggs, but another threat comes from the water...

67 people cited for crimes against the environment in Costa Rica

Officials from Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) issued citations to 67 people for crimes against the environment in a two-week operation, according to the organization’s control and protection unit.

The ghosts of the campaign

I say this with absolute certainty: This electoral campaign is the most lacking of substance of any I can recall.

Turtles will be unprotected as leatherback nesting season approaches on Moín Beach

In February, endangered leatherback sea turtles will begin nesting on Moín Beach, where conservationist Jairo Mora was killed by poachers last May. Police and government officials have no plans to protect the turtles, and environmentalists are now pushing to designate the area as a national park. But even that would be too late for this year's baby turtles.

Costa Rica’s Endangered Jaguars: Can Farmers and Conservationists Coexist?

On a wet September morning in La Unión, a sparsely populated town in Costa Rica’s northeast, Rolando Álvarez and his two young sons directed...

Costa Rica’s 5 most important environmental stories in 2013

Year in review: From the zoo debate to threatened conservationists – here's a look back.

Costa Rica’s presidential candidates (some of them) present environmental platforms

At a recent debate on environmental policy, only two of five leading presidential candidates showed up. Find out the candidates' views on the environment here.

Irish president lauds Costa Rica as model for sustainable development

Presidents Micahel Higgins and Laura Chinchilla met Monday to discuss models for "inclusive and sustainable development" as the Irish leader announced his support for "La Sele" in the 2014 World Cup.

In Costa Rica its Modern life vs. Wildlife

AROUND COSTA RICA: Mitzi Stark gives an update on the state of protecting animals from speeding cars and other hazards.

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Costa Rica Bolsters Yellow Fever Defenses Amid Regional Surge

Costa Rica is intensifying its defenses against yellow fever as cases surge across Latin America, prompting heightened vigilance from national health authorities. The Pan...

5,000-Year-Old Woman’s Remains Discovered in Peru’s Ancient Caral Civilization

Archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of the remains of a woman who lived approximately 5,000 years ago and is believed to have belonged to...

Adjusting to Expat Life in Costa Rica and Its Two Gentle Seasons

Costa Rica's subtle seasonal changes offer orientation when spring, summer, autumn and winter aren’t there to structure the passage of time. Spring is here,...

Poás Volcano Eruptions Deliver Economic Blow to Costa Rican Tourism

The recent eruptions of Poás Volcano in Costa Rica have significantly disrupted tourism in nearby communities, including Poás, Poasito, Fraijanes, Vara Blanca, and Los...

Costa Rica to Host ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise Season 10

Costa Rica will serve as the filming location for the tenth season of ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise, with production scheduled to start this summer....
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