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Costa-Rica

World 6 years ago

Defying pandemic, gay couples hold first marriages in Costa Rica

Marco Castillo and his boyfriend, Rodrigo Campos, waited just a few hours to take advantage of a new law in Costa Rica that made the country the first in Central America to allow same-sex marriage.

World 6 years ago

Costa Rica legalizes same-sex marriage in first for Central America

Costa Rica legalized same-sex marriage on Tuesday, becoming the first Central American country to do so, as a court ruling came into force at midnight.

World 6 years ago

Uruguay and Costa Rica: Beacons of Latin American virus success

In Latin America, a region experiencing ever-increasing growth in the number of coronavirus infections and deaths, Uruguay and Costa Rica stand out as success stories.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Quarantine with 31 children? Costa Rican family's labor of love

Coronavirus lockdowns present a plethora of challenges for families suddenly forced to spend weeks on end under one roof. But try hunkering down at home with 31 kids.

World 6 years ago

Costa Rica sees first virus death

Costa Rica saw its first death from the novel coronavirus Wednesday, an 87-year-old man who had been hospitalized.

World 6 years ago

US tourist is Costa Rica's first coronavirus case

The woman is currently "in strict isolation" in a hotel in the capital San Jose with her husband -- who Salas said had contact with people in New York who had tested positive for the virus.

News 6 years ago

Costa Rica protests US travel advisory alert

Costa Rica on Tuesday vehemently objected to the US government's decision to raise the alert level for tourists visiting the Central American country due to the risk of crime.

Opinion 6 years ago

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Core of Costa Rica’s foreign policy

The public policy and political culture of Costa Rica have created a long-standing democracy and a stable republic in Central America. Costa Rica remains one of the few countries without a standing army of any kind and only maintains national police forces.

Food 6 years ago

Ants, crickets and cockroaches: Healthy snacks that taste like potato chips

At his home in ruralCosta Rica, biologist Federico Paniagua joined his family at the dining table to devour several types of insects that he raised on his farm and whose flavor he compares to potato chips.