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Motorcyclists in Pococí, Sarapiquí, Nicoya, and Santa Cruz Will Be Able to Exchange Their Helmet for a New, Safe One for Free
The Automobile Club of Costa Rica (ACCR), the Road Safety Council (Cosevi), and several municipalities announced this Tuesday the fourth phase of the "Safe Helmets New Era" project.This initiative seeks to reduce the risk of injuries in traffic accidents...
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Authorities Call to Avoid Alarmism Regarding Deportation of Migrants and Defend Costa Rica´s Image
The Costa Rican Minister of Public Security, Mario Zamora, urged the deputies to avoid alarmism and not affect the international image of Costa Rica regarding the arrival of migrants deported from the United States, in response to the statements...
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Costa Ricans With Serious Illnesses or Accidents Will Be Able to Withdraw 100% of Pensions, Deputies Approve
A total of 44 Tico deputies approved an initiative that aims to allow people with serious illnesses or who have suffered an accident to withdraw 100% of their pension or in installments of up to five years.Worker Protection LawThe...
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Bill to Toughen Penalties for Abortions Advances in Costa Rican Legislative Process
“Human life is inviolable, as stated in our Political Constitution and in this Administration we defend babies that have not yet been born,” reaffirmed the President of the Republic, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, after the bill to toughen penalties for...
Culture & Lifestyle
Michael Jordan Fascinated With Costa Rica: Now He Plans to Invest in the Country
Former NBA star and one of the most iconic figures in world basketball, Michael Jordan, has not only found Costa Rica to be his favorite vacation destination, but now also sees it as a strategic place to invest.So far...
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Young Cabécar Indigenous Woman Walks Two Days Through the Mountains and Wins Cerro Chirripó Race in Costa Rica
Last wek, a new edition of the “Cerro Chirripó International Race” was held, an event that brings together hundreds of runners willing to challenge one of the most demanding terrains in Costa Rica. However, beyond the times and the...
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Costa Rica’s Main Challenges for This Year 2025
Costa Rica could experience in the coming months a low economic growth and a slight increase in inflation; in addition, a slow stabilization of interest rates, in a year that will be marked by the run-up to the presidential...
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Poás Volcano: Restrictions Lifted in the National Park After Decreased Activity
As of February 13, the Poás Volcano National Park will return to normal operations after authorities confirmed a decrease in the activity of the colossus. The Ministry of Environment and Energy (Minae) and the National System of Conservation Areas...
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Queen of Belgium Visits Los Guido and Tirrases to Learn About Children’s Rights in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has had a visiting queen this week. Mathilde of Belgium, Queen Consort of the Belgians, is making her first trip to a Latin American country. She is doing so as honorary president of the UN Children's Fund...
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Now Couples in Costa Rica Can Ask For Divorce if There Are Differences in Personality, Values, Interests and Ways of Thinking
Being incompatible in character for a couple will once again be a cause for divorce, after the Legislative Assembly approved in the first debate file 23,530, a proposal by the deputy of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), Johanna Obando....
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Costa Rica’s Neutral Compass: Navigating a Turbulent World
In a global landscape increasingly defined by polarization and conflict, Costa Rica's enduring commitment to neutrality stands as a...