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The United Nations Commends Costa Rica for Protecting Human Rights of Indigenous People
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)-The United Nations congratulated Costa Rica regarding a Reform in the education of indigenous people in the country and stated that it will contribute to strengthen their identity and culture, as well as to protect...
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Pilgrimage to the Virgen de Los Angeles in Cartago Costa Rica Draws Near
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Pilgrimage of the Virgen de Los Angeles is one of the most important traditions in the Costa Rican Culture. The annually pilgrimage to the Basilica de Los Angeles in Cartago Costa Rica...
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Political Candidates Abandon Coalition Initiative
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The presidents of the political Parties Accion Ciudadana, Patriotic Alliance and Frente Amplio decided to abandon the initiative to form a coalition for the elections of February 2014.After months of negotiations the parties...
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Cost per Square Meter Rises in San Jose Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The increase in the number of available buildings - especially in terms of housing and trade - in the five districts of San Jose Costa Rica downtown is causing a rise in the...
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The Pope´s Statements on Homosexuality Spur Enthusiasm
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Diversity Movement leader, Marco Castillo, said that the statements of Pope Francisco to a group of journalists on homosexuality and the Church "show some openness on his side”, although he expects the...
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Luis Guillermo Solis is the Official Presidential Candidate For PAC
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The PAC Internal Electoral Tribunal declared today at 12:25 p. m. that Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera is the presidential candidate for the 2014 elections.There was a difference of only 113 votes between Solis...
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Costar Rica: An Amazing Exporter of Tuna Fish but calls for Conservation
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - 85% of Costa Rica´s tuna fish is exported and each ton is $6,000 on the international marketTrue, Costa Rica is a small country, but its seas are immense and rich in marine life....
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New Hybrid-Electric Cars will be Easier to Purchase in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)◾BCR announced new credit lines to purchase these Hybrid-Electric Cars◾Taxes will be reduced by 20% as incentiveThis past week a decree for the reduction of selective consumption tax to new hybrid-electric cars was signed at...
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Costa Rica and Nicaragua Escalate Maritime Territory Dispute over Oil Concessions
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica's foreign minister, Enrique Castillo, warned of the possibility of recourse to the International Court of Justice in The Hague to define maritime boundaries between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, as Nicaraguan authorities...
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International Court of Justice Rejects Requests of Costa Rica and Nicaragua over Disputed Territory
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has recently rejected the requests of Costa Rica and Nicaragua of a change in the verdict of 2011. The decree prevented them from sending staff to the...
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Coopenae and Public Alliance Create La Angostura Natural Corridor to Mitigate Forest Loss in Puntarenas
According to a report by Global Forest Watch, a forest monitoring platform that provides data, maps, and analysis tools...