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President Barack Obama announced an expansion of the program for Central American refugees fleeing violence in their countries of origin. This happened on the day that the Democratic National Convention included an undocumented immigrant among their opening speakers, actress...

We have come up with the perfect plan for your trip to the Nicoya Peninsula. In these three companies you will find transportation, adventure tours, surfing and yoga lessons, and healthy eating classes. Isn't that all you need in...

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Costa Rican Christiana Figueres, key figure of the global climate change agreement in 2015 and aspiring leader of the UN, ensures that having a woman leader of the Organization will help humanity advance more quickly.At the age of 59, Figueres is defined...

There is a lack of fear of Zika among the Costa Rican population, which has created problems in avoiding the spread of the virus.Citizens' lack of commitment in the elimination of breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti, the transmitter...

In some of the most remote regions of Costa Rica researchers have discovered a new species of venomous snake. The green and black pattern on the Talamancan Palm Pit-Viper’s body give it excellent camouflage while nestled in trees and...

Two recent reports prove that GDP does not measure quality of life, using Costa Rica as an example for other countries. The two reports are the Happy Planet Index report and the Social Project Index of 2016. The reports use...

Wednesday, August 3rd, Costa Rica will be the headquarters of the OTN Tour, one of the most important technology events in the region.It is the Oracle Technology Network (OTN Tour), where a total of 12 national and international exhibitors...

An efficient system of public transport has taken a very long time to be established. Why? It can be explained in part by the fact that a large part of the Government’s income is related to car ownership.Just last...

Costa Rica ranks second in Latin America, together with Brazil, with regards to workers' rights, according to a study done by the International Trade Union Confederation.Both countries are located in "Category 2," out of 5 total categories, that identifies...