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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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“El Coco”, in Carrillo, Will be Site of the Seventh Marina in Costa Rica
Costa Rica will have a new official access port in El Coco, canton of Carrillo, Guanacaste. The space will be dedicated to nautical, fishing and other recreational activities.This project, which has been in the making for more than two...
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It Is Already A Reality! Costa Rica Has the Largest Hospital in Central America
Be proud of Puntarenas and Costa Ricans in general for having the largest hospital in the country and therefore in all of Central America.The new hospital named Monseñor Víctor Manuel Sanabria Martínez in Puntarenas, is considered the largest work...
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Costa Rican Executive Will Toughen Penalties for Abortion, Changed Sexual Education and Religious Education Programs
In a press conference on January 29, the President of the Republic, Rodrigo Chaves, and the Ministers of the Presidency and Education announced changes in laws and programs.“We removed perversion from the classrooms”As reported by video, the Sexuality and...
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Public Officials in Costa Rica Cannot Allege “Religious Reasons” To “Not” Be Trained Against LGBTI Discrimination
Public sector employees will not be able to allege “religious reasons” such as the right to freedom of worship and conscience, to not be trained in discrimination based on sexual orientation.The Constitutional Court rejected, by majority, four appeals for...
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Taking Responsibility: A Call to the Citizens of Costa Rica
Currently, the social and economic situation in Costa Rica is one of the most debated topics both in political circles and among citizens. However, it is common to see how the government and the opposition blame each other for...
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Noise Pollution Disrupts Coexistence in the Center of Playa Tamarindo Guanacaste
The high noise levels in the bars that operate on the central street of Playa Tamarindo, exceeding the permitted noise levels, have completely altered the lives of the neighbors who live in the surrounding areas; in addition, the stay...
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The Manzanillo Tree: Common on Costa Rican Beaches, Be Very Careful With Its Poison
If you plan to visit Manuel Antonio beach or other coastal beaches, it is crucial that you pay attention to a tree that, despite its harmless appearance, hides a deadly danger. It is the Manzanillo or tree of death...
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Fines of ¢2.3 Million Aim to Prevent Entry to Dangerous Natural Sites in Costa Rica
The desire to take photos to post on Instagram or Facebook at dangerous natural sites like volcanic craters or...