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Alajuelense Signs New Brazilian Midfielder Yvanilton Raimundo de Almeida Costa

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – La Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, one of the most popular soccer clubs in Costa Rica, has signed the Brazil’s Yvanilton Raimundo de Almeida Costa to strengthen their midfield. "I am very grateful to Alajuelense for...

The Fun Doesn’t Stop in Costa Rica! Palmares Festival Begins on January 14th

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – There’s no lack of festivals to kick off the New Year in Costa Rica.  With the Zapote festivities coming to a close, you can look forward to the 29th Annual Fiestas de Palmares,...

Costa Rican Police Seized the Most Marijuana in Central America in 2014

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rica won the title for the Central American country that confiscated the most marijuana in the region, with more than 7 tons, reported the Ministry of Security. In 2014, 872,000 marijuana plants were...

Strong Potentially Damaging Winds Will Continue Through the Night

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The strong winds resulting from high atmospheric pressure are expected to continue in Costa Rica through tomorrow. According to the National Meteorological Institute, 40 kph wind gusts were measured and could reach up to...

Cuba Experienced a Record-Breaking Year for Tourism in 2014

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Cuba received a record-breaking 3 million foreign tourists in 2014, which represents a 5.3% growth from the previous year. The Cuban Ministry of Tourism reported this information on its official website, noting that this...

Strong Tide Alert Issued for Costa Rica’s Caribbean and North Pacific Coasts

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Ocean Information Module (MIO) for the University of Costa Rica has issued an alert for strong winds and tides for the Caribbean starting Tuesday until next week, so swimmers and boaters visiting...

Marchamo Deadline Tomorrow! Almost 30% of Costa Rica Car Owners Still Need to Pay

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – According to the National Insurance Institute (INS), 28 percent of Costa Rica drivers still need to pay their marchamo (yearly car registration). Vehicle owners have until Wednesday, December 31 to cancel their registration without...

Solís Social Media Woes: Twitter Removes Unofficial Account Posing as the President Only to be Replaced the Same Day

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Tuesday, Twitter removed an account that claimed to belong to President Luis Guillermo Solís, following a complaint filed in November by the communications department of the Presidential House. However, by the end...

Tips for Costa Rican Students to Make Their College Experience Easier

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Nobody transitions into college life easily. Have you ever tried to ponder upon the reason? Costa Rica college life, in all probability is the hardest and toughest in every person’s life. You have...

Government Awards Homes to 9,800 Costa Rican Families in Need

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – This year the Banco Hipotecario de la Vivienda (BANHVI) awarded housing bonds for 9,800 needy families, representing an investment of ¢73.2 million. The institution approved funding for 22 projects, among which are El Cacao...
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Doctors in Costa Rica to Perform Unprecedented Surgery for Rare Heart Condition

A group of patients with a rare and highly complex congenital heart defect will undergo a surgical technique in...