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35% of Individuals Have Debt in Collections – Is There Respite for the Delinquent?

According to a study of 7 million Americans by the Urban Institute, more than a third of the individuals are in trouble paying back their debts and 35% of Americans have their debts in collections. Their debt is so...

Central American Liberty Torch Travels the Region to Celebrate Independence Day

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Central American Torch of Liberty arrived in El Salvador from Guatemala as part of its tour commemorating the 193 years of independence from the Spanish Crown. Education Minister, Carlos Mauricio Canjura, received ‘The...

Top 10 Expat Tax Tips for Americans Living in Costa Rica

Did you know that Americans living in the stunningly beautiful country of Costa Rica must still file a US tax return each year? You’ll also need to be aware of the tax laws of Costa Rica. To help you better...

Freelance Academic Writers: The Growing Labor Force in Latin America

Freelance academic writing is a relatively new way of earning that came to Latin America about 10 years ago. Coming mainly from Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and Chile, freelance academic writers offer their services in a wide area ranging from writing...

Three Common Costa Rican Small Business Mistakes to Avoid

In Costa Rica, 97% of all firms represent micro, small and medium enterprises and many of them suffer from infant mortality (they disappear before eight years) according to the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce (MEIC) due to three...

UN Program Works Towards Reducing Poverty in Costa Rica With Employment

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The United Nations Program for Development (UNDP) said that a policy to generate more employment is the best way for Costa Rica to reduce poverty, which in the past two decades has remained...

Cuban NGOs Push for More Renewable Energy Resources

In Havana, the Cuban United Nations Association (ACNU) and the NGO Cubasolar have established a working group on renewable energy promotion for the island, where the development of such technologies is state policy. In the coming months the group will...

Nicoya Peninsula Hailed as Best Place to Live

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - International Living - renowned magazine for expatriates and retirees – has recently encouraged its readers that the Nicoya Peninsula is one of the best places to live. Jason Holland, writer of the article, says...

Religion Plays Big Role in the Presidential Campaign of Costa Rica

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The political campaign in Costa Rica this year has been full of controversy, including the role played by religious groups and how the presidential candidates have addressed issues such as abortion and homosexual...

Three Americans Arrested with $45,000 in Costa Rican Airport

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The authorities in Costa Rica today announced the arrest of three North Americans who hid a total of $45,820 of undeclared funds in their suitcases. The arrest was made on Thursday by agents of...
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Interview: Between Fire and Jungle: The Soul-Infused Kitchen of Sebastián Gallucci

Sebastián Gallucci was not born in Costa Rica, although for the past six years his life has unfolded on...