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Costa Rica Closes 2013 with an Increased Fiscal Deficit
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The fiscal deficit of Costa Rica continued to rise during 2013 and in November reached 4.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), in a year marked by economic slowdown and increased inequality.Down from 5.1%...
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Costa Rica Declared the Only Central American Country with Low Risk for Conflict in 2014
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - This information was revealed by the prestigious British Economist in its annual report on "Risk of social conflict in 2014," the situation in which 150 countries were evaluated based on a series of...
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Costa Rican Firefighters Have a Historically Busy Year
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - With a few days left to finish by 2013, the Fire Department already knows it will be a record year in the number of incidents attended. The director, Héctor Chaves, said that across...
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Great Deals Available for December Bullfight Tickets from Resellers
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - For those looking to enjoy the bullfights this holiday season, ticket resellers or “scalpers” can be a quick and easy althernative for getting tickets.Arley Anthony Aguilar, a reseller, said he is only charging...
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Angel Gabriel is the Name Chosen for the Baby Abandoned in San Isidro Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Angel Gabriel is name the National Children's Trust (PANI), recorded for the newborn baby that was found abandoned in a property in San Isidro del General on October 8.As explained Fanny Lamb, spokeswoman for...
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Costa Rica Begins New Electronic Food Registration System
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - A new system developed by the Digital Government Program and implemented by the Costa Rican Chamber of Food Industry (Cacia) called "Record it" intends to register the food faster and become an improved...
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Universities Collaborate on Behalf of the Nicaragua and Costa Rica Dispute
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The National Council of Universities (CNU) announced that it will form a committee of environmental experts from Nicaragua and abroad to deepen knowledge of the alleged impact suffered by the San Juan River...
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Dance Troupes, Clowns and Bands Star in Annual San Jose Carnival
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Numerous troupes, clowns and were welcomed yesterday in the community of southern San José, in the traditional carnival held as part of the New Year celebrations in the capital.Old cars like a 1930s...
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Costa Rica’s Canine Unit has 21 New Agents
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Over 20 dogs were donated by Costa Rican families to the Canine Unit (K-9) of the Ministry of Public Security who will be graduating this Friday, as police officers to help in drug...
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Today is Costa Rica’s Traditional Carnival of the Homeless
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Today, December 27 in Canton, Costa Rica they will celebrate the seventh annual National Carnival 2013.For the year 2013 it is confirmed there will be 10 troupes, clowns, modified cars, stilts, five bands,...
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Costa Rican Rower Finished Fourth in Championship
Young Costa Rican rower Jorge Camacho finished fourth in an American competition for that sport during an event held...