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Learn why fuel is so expensive in Costa Rica

Have you ever wondered where the thousands of millions of colones go that drivers spend every day on each liter of fuel? It is common to think that much of that money is used for payments abroad, but this is not...

National Household Survey to measure poverty and inequality

Staff of the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) began developing the traditional National Survey of Households (ENAHO) today to again measure the levels of poverty and inequality in Costa Rica. For a month, 188 officials will visit 13,500...

Brexit will have little impact on investments in Costa Rica

Jeffrey Mountevans, Lord Mayor of London, spoke to La Republica about the possible implications Brexit will have in Costa Rica, as well as the investment options that exist for the country and British trade. This is the first time...

Government proposes 1.453% of GDP to public universities

The government proposed Thursday that the percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) determined for public universities that benefit from the Special Fund for Higher Education (FEES) will be 1.453% in 2017 and 2018. This percentage would be the same that...

Marijuana Chocolates confiscated in Alajuela

A man selling chocolates and bonbons made from marijuana was detained yesterday in Alajuela by the public police force. According to comments from the speaker of the Ministry of Security, “Officials from the police force that maintain patrols on streets and...

Government project to put non-violent criminals to work

The government of Luis Guillermo Solis presented a draft law before the Legislative Assembly that aims to put to work criminals convicted of nonviolent crimes and whose prison sentences are less than five years. The draft law addresses project of Law...

Leader of Brexit Boris Johnson will not run for Prime Minister

The leader of the referendum campaign, Brexit, that resulted in The United Kingdom leaving The European Union, Boris Johnson, announced this Thursday that he would not be a candidate to replace David Cameron for the conservative party. “After consulting...

Costa Rica and Canada fight climate change

Costa Rica and Canada are in talks. They expect to work together to reduce climate change and achieve the agreement signed in Paris last year, which will enter into force in 2020. The Paris Agreement was adopted by 195 countries...

Heart valve producing company sets sights on Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the second largest exporting country of medical devices on the continent, so the leading producer in heart valves is going to put one of its factories here. We talked about this with Joshua Campos, Manager of Edwards Costa...

Costa Rica’s golden mile – Bosques de Lindora

Bosques de Lindora is an exclusive residential community located in Santa Ana. The Bosques de Lindora real estate development boasts a great location with 24 hour security, a private club house, swimming pool and tennis courts, and green open...
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Gloria Trevi Conquers Costa Rica: Dancing, Tears, and Electric Energy at Parque Viva

After more than 15 years away, Mexican pop icon Gloria Trevi made a triumphant return to Costa Rica, converting...