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U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Congratulates Candidates After Election Day
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica congratulated presidential candidates Johnny Araya and Luis Guillermo Solís for their success in Sunday's election, which resulted in a runoff on April 6."The Embassy of the United...
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Over 4,300 Costa Rican Public Schools Now Have Internet Access
To begin the 2014 school year, 96% of schools across the country have internet connection, through a digital social agreement of the Ministry of Public Education (MEP).The MEP uses six different technologies to provide at least one internet connection...
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Costa Rican Youth Who Turn 18 by April Will Not be Able to Vote in the Second Round
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Youth who meet the voting age of 18 from today until April when the second round of voting is conducted may not exercise their vote.This was explained today by Hugo Picado, spokesman for...
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Solis Takes a Surprise Lead in the Costa Rican Presidential Election
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - A week before the election, the candidate Luis Guillermo Solís was only the fourth applicant with "some" chance of getting into contention for a second round in Costa Rica. This Sunday he confirmed his...
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Costa Rica General Election Information for Feb. 2, 2014
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – This is an overview of Costa Rica’s presidential and legislative elections on Sunday February 2nd.ELECTORAL INFORMATION:-The polls open at 06:00 am (1200 GMT) and close at 18.00 pm (0000 GMT Monday). At 20:00 hours...
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Costa Rica Enters Period of Reflection for Sunday's Elections
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica has begun a period of reflection for Sunday's elections, in which candidates are not authorized to perform public acts, paid media space, nor is it permitted for the media to disclose...
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Experts Warn of the Dangers of Going Outside
Researchers at the world-renowned Institute for Apocryphal Studies have discovered that those who brave the harsh elements of outdoors, risk the unknown and uncontrollable temperatures associated with not having a roof over their heads."Outdoors has no roof. It's shear...
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Enjoying the Green Life in Costa Rica’s Central Highlands
Costa Rica is one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world. It’s not just a matter of opinion; Costa Rica actually contains over 6% of the world’s biodiversity, all packed into a country the size of...
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The Exchange Rate of USD to Colones Soared to 526 Colones Yesterday
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The price of the dollar rose yesterday to 526 colones, which is the highest devaluation of colones in the last two years.The authorities of the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica (CCCR) have...
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Ethiopian Ministers Visit Costa Rica to Learn About Sustainable Farming
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Commerce Minister of Ethiopia, Yaekob Yalla, visited Costa Rica in order to learn about the process involved for planting sustainable products and creating responsible exports.Accompanied by representatives of the United Nations Development Program...
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Indigenous People of Costa Rica Will Have Free Access to Satellite Internet
The Brunca (Boruca) and Ngäbe (Guaymí) regions will have internet and mobile phone access in 250 homes located in...