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The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Today the Foreign Minister of Costa Rica, Enrique Castillo, described Nicaragua´s call for dialogue as an "advertising hoax".Castillo said that before any dialogue regarding the border conflict involving Portillos and Calero Islands, Nicaragua...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Cases of dengue this year in Costa Rica reached 38,497 last September 21, which is the highest number since the emergence of the virus in the country in 1993.The latest report from the Ministry...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) -Puerto Viejo is located at the Caribbean side of Costa Rica and it is known for its calm atmosphere and wonderful beaches. Interestingly, a man known as “J“ is responsible for the third most...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica's Congress unanimously approved a reduction of 42% of the state contribution to the election campaign before the presidential elections next February2014 in order to help reduce the fiscal deficit.In a unanimous vote,...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN)- Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla said today at the UN General Assembly in New York that the country will go as far as necessary to defend its sovereignty regarding the territorial dispute with Nicaragua, but...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra will perform in Costa Rica on 16 November as part of his "Asondeguerra Tour", two years after his last appearance in the country in 2011.Double Jack Productions informed...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) -The president of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, traveled today to New York to attend the General Assembly of the United Nations. Among other objectives, the president will denounce hostile actions of Nicaragua against Costa...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) In a recent visit to China, Foreign Trade attracted entrepreneurs who are  interested in starting tourist businesses in Costa Rica. About 800 Chinese businessmen will attend the seventh China-LAC Summit to be held in...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) -The chain of cafeterias Hard Rock Cafe and Starbucks will open new franchises in Costa Rica today and in the coming days  .Hard Rock Cafe opened its first business in Costa Rica after an investment...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The basic rate of fixed telephony in Costa Rica will increase in 83% in the next few weeks, according to the Board of Telecommunications (SUTEL).Costa Ricans currently pay $ 3.6 for home base rate,...