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The results of yesterday’s taxi driver protest against Uber
Before sunrise, the main access routes to the capital were already painted red with taxis. The taxi drivers came out ready to make a...
President strictly warns against taxi driver protest
With strong tone and strict form, the President of the Republic, Luis Guillermo Solis, warned on Friday that he will not tolerate taxi driver blockades...
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...
Chinese Shark Finning Industry Takes A Blow
The China Ocean Shipping Company or Cosco has taken a pledge against shipping products for the shark fin industry after a load of shark...
Brexit will have little impact on investments in Costa Rica
Jeffrey Mountevans, Lord Mayor of London, spoke to La Republica about the possible implications Brexit will have in Costa Rica, as well as the...
Solís’ visit to Chile is decisive for The Pacific Alliance
To be part of the bloc of The Pacific Alliance (AP) or not will be decided later on through The Government Summit which is...
Government proposes 1.453% of GDP to public universities
The government proposed Thursday that the percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) determined for public universities that benefit from the Special Fund for Higher...
Government project to put non-violent criminals to work
The government of Luis Guillermo Solis presented a draft law before the Legislative Assembly that aims to put to work criminals convicted of nonviolent crimes...
UN Acts To Achieve Complete Gender Equality Ahead Of 2133
International Women’s Day was this week. Costa Rica takes the lead in establishing progress.
Declaring that the empowerment of the world’s women is “a global...
United Arab Emirates Holds Costa Rica in High Regards
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) proposes improved relations with Costa Rica.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates minister of foreign affairs and...
‘Shark Enemy of the Year’ Turns Conservationist
President Solis takes new action to protect sharks in Costa Rica.
A week ago, Costa Rica’s President Luis Guillermo Solís was named “Shark Enemy of...
Friendly Relations Continue Between Costa Rica and Cuba
With thousands of migrants at the border, Presidents Solis and Castro discuss trade and tourism.
Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis arrived this week to...
Cuban Migrants Give Back While Authorities Seek Resolutions
While the rest of the world debates the pros and cons of letting in refugees, migrant Cubans trapped within Costa Rican borders show their...
