Tag: Laws
Initiative in Costa Rica Seeks To Reinforce Laws to Reduce the Accident Risk of...
One of the main objectives of the “Safe and accessible helmets” initiative, promoted by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), is to encourage the Government...
Businesses in Costa Rica Must Adapt to the New Laws that Regulate Single-use Plastic...
In recent days, in Costa Rica, there have been going on open discussions regarding various prohibitions and obligations related to single-use plastic and polystyrene,...
New Laws Prompt Italian Supermarkets to Donate Unsold Food
Italy joins a group of countries that encourage supermarkets to give unsold food away to the needy after the Italian Government backed a series...
Animal Rights Law Passes in Costa Rica
After being stalled in Costa Rica's legislative assembly for months an animal welfare bill has finally been passed by President Solís' administration. Up until...
New Costa Rica Legislation Reform Will Prevent Minors From Marrying Older Men
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica Draft Law 19,337 has been created to provide more extensive legal protection for children and to keep...
Looking for Paradise Without the Price Tag? Costa Rica’s Near-Beach Properties are the...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - With well over 300 listed beaches in Costa Rica, this small country has become world renowned as a place that delivers an authentic tropical beach lifestyle
New Year, Same Old You: How to Start 2015 Off Right
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - We can all expect a post-Christmas slump. Excessive over-indulgence, days filled with nothingness and cheesy Christmas music, all...
Experts Believe 2015 Will be a Good Construction Year for Costa Rica With 15%...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Experts predict that the year ahead will show a drastic rebound in the construction sector of Costa Rica.
This...
Ticos Living Illegally in the US May Have a Second Chance for Residency Thanks...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Undocumented Costa Ricans living in the United States should seek advice with a consulates regarding their illegal status after...
Can Costa Rica be Carbon Neutral by 2021? This Conference Points to Yes
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Thursday, September 25, the World Sustainable Construction Week was honored by the World Green Building Council (WGBC)...
Despite Appeals Obama Extends Cuba’s Trade Embargo for Another Year
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The White House announced that the President of the United States, Barack Obama, has extended the trade embargo...
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?
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New Traffic Reforms Could Create a Zero Tolerance Alcohol Driving Allowance in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Congressman Fabricio Alvarado is seeking to revive a proposal of his predecessor Carlos Avendaño to amend six articles...
What is the Cannabis Legislation in Costa Rica?
Since it is becoming clear that cannabis can help in treating illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, Gilles de la
Tourette syndrome and Alzheimer’s, together...
Costa Rican Tour Operators Excluded From Hefty National Park Entrance Fee
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) –The Ministry of Environment and Energy (Minae) is working on an amendment to Decree No. 38295-Minae published in the previous...
Costa Rican Congress Shows Support for Animal Welfare Bill
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - At an event at the Costa Rican Congress yesterday, 48 out of 57 members of Congress publicly committed to...
Costa Rican Sex Workers Rally for Greater Rights
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rican sex workers approached the Ministry of Labor today requesting more awareness in health, eliminating the stigma...
Coastal Inhabitants Face Eviction by the Costa Rican Government
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Next September the moratorium period for the communities living in the shoreline area and in the border mile...
President Solis Proudly Flies Rainbow Flag in Support of Gay Rights
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - If you pass in front of the Presidential Palace you will see a rainbow flag waving next to...
Ending 4-year battle Costa Rica approves CAFTA
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica is finally ready to join the Central American Free Trade Agreement after a four-year battle in...
