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Starting this past Tuesday, November 12, Costa Ricans can purchase a special edition of the new 50-colon coin, known as the "Morpho Butterfly," a piece that combines functionality with artistic and educational design. Launched by the Central Bank of...

Many people don't know this, but the complete map of Costa Rica still has a part that needs to be defined. The dividing line that defines the boundaries between the country and Panama in the Caribbean Sea must be...

It seems that Costa Ricans prefer to take the train to get to their workplaces or schools, as there has been a significant increase in the use of this public transportation during the first half of this year.  According...

The President of the Republic, Rodrigo Chaves, mistakenly referred to people who consume marijuana in the country as "criminals." In reality, the self-consumption of cannabis is decriminalized in Costa Rica.The use, possession, cultivation, and transportation of marijuana for personal...

Staging the life, legacy, and assassination of Jerhy Rivera, an indigenous leader and reclaiming ancestral lands from the Térraba community in southern Puntarenas, drove John Ortiz to bring the documentary "JERHY" to life, which is now available to watch...

On December 1, 1948, the Costa Rican president José Figueres abolished the army, transforming the country into a neutral state. There are 21 countries in the world that do not have an army. In the case of Costa Rica,...

To proceed with the auction or concession of the Crucitas mine, the Costa Rican government must ensure that environmental restoration and pollution removal are guaranteed, according to Gabriela San Román, environmental specialist and director of SRP Consultores. Otherwise, a...

Data provided by the Regulatory Authority for Public Services (Aresep) to this outlet indicates that by the end of 2023, there were 3,528 generators distributed across Costa Rica, meaning individuals or companies that produce energy through solar panels.All of...

Considering that forests, water, biodiversity, and environmental services are priceless, various environmental groups are preparing all their legal weapons to prevent the exploitation of the Crucitas mine.The warning comes at a time when the government of Rodrigo Chaves has...

The 7% growth in goods exports from January to August of 2024 is not the only indicator of Costa Rica's strong export performance. According to information from Trade Map - a database of the International Trade Centre (ITC) -...