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President Solis is On the Road Again in Mexico in Search of Investments and Alliances
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica's president, Luis Guillermo Solis, is traveling to Mexico to participate in the Heads of State and Government Summit, which will be held on Monday and Tuesday in the city of Veracruz....
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Are Your Christmas Lights Up to Par? Check Out the New Costa Rica Lighting Standards
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - According to new national regulations, safe Christmas lights are defined as being able to withstand a maximum of 65°C and possess silver and copper conductors. So why were these new standards defined by...
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Nicaraguan Sex Worker Organization Celebrates Seven Years of Women’s Rights Accomplishments
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Association of Nicaraguan Working Women in the Sex Industry (Nicaragua RedTraSex) today celebrated seven years of fighting for their rights."For seven years we've raised our voices together for our rights, and we have achieved...
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The New Home of the San Jose Earthquakes Hopes to Take Soccer Fans to a Whole Different Level of Fun
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The tech company Avaya and the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer (MLS) announced that the new home of the Earthquakes will be officially known as the "Avaya Stadium". Both organizations have...
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‘Tis the Season…For Increased Checkpoints and Police Presence in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - A total of 726 traffic officers are scheduled to be distributed throughout Costa Rica to ensure road safety during December, especially around Christmas and New Years, an official said today.The aim of the Traffic...
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Bird Causes Avianca Airplane to Make an Emergency Landing at SJO
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - An Avianca plane made an emergency landing today in Costa Rica after a bird slammed into one of its engines.The Airbus A320 aircraft landed safely at the Juan Santamaria International Airport, located just...
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Ticos Living Illegally in the US May Have a Second Chance for Residency Thanks to New Immigration Laws
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Undocumented Costa Ricans living in the United States should seek advice with a consulates regarding their illegal status after President Obama's immigration regulation decree on Thursday night.The Ambassador of Costa Rica, Román Macay, said...
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Heredia’s Public Service Bills Go Green; Join the Paperless Movement Before 2015
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The monthly bill for water and electricity in Heredia will be delivered via email after January 1, according to the Public Service Company of Heredia (ESPH).The institution has decided to eliminate paper bills...
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Costa Rican Authorities Believe Drug Traffickers are Using a Fake Red Cross Helicopter for Transport
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rican authorities are investigating citizen reports about a helicopter that has been seen flying over the country, especially in the Caribbean, with a fake Red Cross symbol on it.The Costa Rican Red...
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Costa Rica Offers Solidarity and Condolences for the Families of the Israeli Synagogue Attack
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rica has condemned the attack on a synagogue in the Orthodox neighborhood of Har Nof, Jerusalem, and expressed its solidarity with the families of the victims and the Israeli government."The government of...
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Costa Rica Celebrates Friendship With Switzerland in a Festival of Flavors and Culture
Barrio Escalante will be filled with alpine flavors, traditional recipes, and cultural experiences for the Swiss Gastronomic Festival, which...