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Costa Rica Announces Next Steps in Border Dispute with Nicaragua
The Costa Rican Foreign Ministry released a statement on Wednesday of this week, announcing its plans to close the canals and repair damages to Isla Portillos caused by Nicaraguan dredging.Territorial problems and border disputes in Central America have always...
TCRN
Seismic Spirits in the Land Of Pura Vida: a volcano story
Costa Rica has long been known as a place where feeling a connection to the Earth and nature is an essential part of daily life. When the planet responds with its own primal forces, the impact here is as...
TCRN
Water Rationing Continues in Many Areas of Costa Rica
In 2014, many regions of Costa Rica experienced months of water rationing. This year has been worse. But what’s going on – don’t we live in the tropics, isn’t water abundant in rainforest regions?Blaming the Weather Doesn’t Address the...
TCRN
Costa Rica’s Green Vehicle Swap-Out Initiative Already Gaining Momentum After First Week
The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) officially began their Efficient Vehicle Acquisition Program (PAVE) last week, which already has 15 people who have shown interest in changing their vehicles under this eco-friendly proposition.This program is a pilot project...
TCRN
Ferry Between Puntarenas and Playa Naranjo is Suspended Indefinitely Due to High Winds
The ferry service between Puntarenas and Playa Naranjo has been suspended indefinitely as of Sunday due to strong winds and dangerous waves in the North Pacific.The announcement was made by Coonatramar, the company responsible for providing the service, on...
Environment
Turrialba Volcano Very Active Over the Weekend With Ash Eruptions and Small Quakes
The Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica, which since last October has maintained constant activity continues excite with new ash eruptions accompanied by seismic movements in recent days.Gino Gonzalez, a volcanologist at the National Seismological Network (RSN), said that last...
TCRN
Strong Waves and Riptides Will Continue in the North Pacific and Caribbean Until Wednesday
Strong winds are generating large waves in the North Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica, with dangerous conditions lasting until next Wednesday, especially for small boats and swimmers.Ocean Information Module (MIO) from the University of Costa Rica (UCR)...
World News
President Solis Will Visit Keylor Navas at the Real Madrid Stadium in March
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - President Luis Guillermo Solis will visit the Real Madrid stadium and meet with Keylor Navas during his European tour in March.Foreign Minister Alejandro Solano explained that after the March 18 meeting with Spanish leaders,...
TCRN
ARESEP Proposes Drastic Electricity Rate Reduction for April
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - This morning the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) proposed to reduce electricity prices by up to 20%.This reduction would apply in the second quarter, meaning that April's electricity bill would reflect the decrease.According...
TCRN
Tico Artist, Federico Herrero Shows at Prestigious London Gallery
Five pieces by Costa Rican artist Federico Herrero will be exhibited in an art show at the Saatchi Gallery in London, England. The exhibition will start on March 11 and run until September 19, 2015.The show has a Latin America...
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How gambling laws differ between Central and North America
Following the rapid expansion of the iGaming industry over the past decade, governments have seen the behaviors of their...