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Three Pitbulls and 33 Roosters Were Rescued From Illegal Fighting Rings in Guadalupe
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The National Animal Health Service of Costa Rica (SENASA) announced that they were able to rescue 33 roosters and three dogs used for fighting in Guadalupe (San José)."Although dog fighting is illegal in Costa Rica,...
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Credit Card Use on the Rise in Costa Rica
Credit cards are becoming increasingly popular payment options in Costa Rica, with more than 1.7 million cards issued as of April 2014.According to a report from the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) – which tracks credit card...
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Study Shows That Costa Rica and Uruguay Have the Best Democracies in Latin America
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Uruguay and Costa Rica are the most democratic Latin American nations, according to a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EUI).The report published today highlights that Latin America "is unable to progress in...
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The Palmares Festival Gets Crazy With 138 Arrests, Most of Which Occurred on Sunday
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Costa Rican police has reported that during the festivities in Palmares, 138 people were arrested. Of these, 114 were for the possession of drugs such as crack, marijuana and cocaine.According to the chief...
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International Financial Organization Evaluates Costa Rica Money Laundering Vulnerabilities
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Representatives from the Financial Action Task of Latin America (GAFILAT) are in Costa Rica until January 30 to discuss the work of the institutions to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.GAFILAT will be conducting...
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Make a Wish! Research Reveals That 9,000 Meteors Pass Over Costa Rica Daily
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Every day, 9,000 meteors enter Costa Rican airspace according to data collected by radar from the University of Costa Rica (UCR).The radar records all meteors entering the space above Costa Rica. These celestial...
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Nicaraguan Canal Opposition Council Seeks Support From Costa Rican Organizations to Fight Repression and Unfair Policies
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - A delegation of Nicaraguans who oppose the construction of the canal are looking to Costa Rican social organizations to join in their fight.Representatives of the National Council for the Defense of the Earth, Lake...
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Puerto Rican Hotel Receives the Island’s First ‘Top 10 Bed and Breakfast in the World’ Recognition
The Dreamcatcher Guest House, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was chosen as one of the top ten bed and breakfasts in the world by the trade publication, Bedandbreakfast.com."We started the year with a great achievement. We are honored...
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Costa Rica Safety Institutions Assess Protocols to Prevent Future Disasters at Sea
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Costa Rica government reported that it is working to improve safety and emergency protocols to prevent tragedies at sea after a catamaran sank last week, stranding over a hundred people and killing three.As part...
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Hundreds of Costa Rican Christians Participate in the Annual Santo Cristo de Esquipulas Pilgrimage in Alajuelita
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Hundreds of faithful Christians participated in the traditional pilgrimage to the Shrine of Santo Cristo de Esquipulas, popularly known as the 'Black Christ' of Alajuelita.Most of the group were residents of Alajuelita, however,...
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94,000 Naturalized Costa Ricans Will Be Eligible to Vote in 2026
A total of 94,533 naturalized Costa Ricans are eligible to vote in the national elections on February 1, 2026,...