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Teachers unions will strike for the continued right to strike

Unions are preparing a combined national march on Sept. 2.

Costa Rica becoming a more accessible and inclusive tourist destination

Ricardo Ureña, coordinator of the ICT Social Tourism program, said Costa Rica is the first Central American country to implement more inclusive tourism.

Ballet Festival 2019 part of Costa Rica’s flourishing dance scene

A convergence of international ballet classes, performances and meetings manifests this week.

Guaido vows to oust Maduro as thousands of Venezuelans protest

While Maduro pointed the finger at Washington for a multi-day blackout in Venezuela, critics have long blamed the government for failing to maintain the power grid.

Robinson Crusoe island sets example for the world in conservation

For almost a century, the inhabitants of Robinson Crusoe — named for literature's most famous castaway — have known that their island's fragile ecosystem depends on them conserving its unique wildlife.

La Tica Polar: Costa Rican scientist pursues her Antarctic dreams

A Costa Rican marine scientist hits her stride as a leader.

Tips for meaningful travel in Costa Rica

Here are some tips on how to make the most of your Costa Rican experience.

Cats march through streets, rats scared, milk supply runs low

In a display of the movement’s continued momentum, tens of thousands of protesters once again shut down streets throughout Costa Rica’s capital Wednesday.

Costa Rican government and unions willing to start a dialogue to end the strike

The President of Costa Rica made an official statement expressing his willingness to establish a dialogue with the unions.

General strike enters second week; Legislative Assembly starts discussing tax-reform

Today marks one week since unions around Costa Rica called for an indefinite strike to protest a proposed tax-reform bill. Carolina Hidalgo, president of the Legislative Assembly, called on lawmakers to start debating the bill today as protests enter their second week.

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Violence against women in Costa Rica has surged to alarming levels in 2025. As of February 26, the Judicial Branch’s Observatory on Gender Violence...

Costa Rica Targets Motorcycle Duos in Bid to Curb Soaring Murder Rate

Costa Rica is confronting an escalating security crisis as murders climb year after year, with contract killings increasingly shattering the nation’s reputation for peace....

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There’s always room for improvement. I can confidently say that I am better at wildlife monitoring using camera traps than I was five years...

IACHR Warned of Rising Femicides and Judicial Stagnation in Costa Rica

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) assessed human rights conditions in Costa Rica through a public hearing, where several organizations shared their perspectives...
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