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Buses Brimming to Capacity With Semana Santa Vacationers
Looking to get away for the Semana Santa? There is still time, but the lines at bus stations and the airports are long.

Immigration Officials With No Stamps
In a move to curb corruption, the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (immigration service) will take away their "official stamp" from the 150 immigration officers that attend to visitors coming to Costa Rica at all border control points.

¢1 Million Fine For Selling Liquor
Come Midnight on Thursday until 6m Saturday morning the sale of alcohol in Costa Rica is completely suspended. Bars and cantinas and any establishment that sells alcoholic drinks will have their doors sealed by the Fuerza Pública officials. As well supermarkets and other establishments that sell beer, wine and liquor must close off those areas that sell the product or be fined.

Family Who Tried Floating Truck to U.S. Now in Miami via Mexico From Costa Rica
A Cuban family that twice tried to reach Florida with vehicles converted into boats has made it to Miami, this time coming overland via Mexico from Costa Rica, the family's lawyer said.

BetCRIS Goes Live With New Skill Gaming Site
Costa Rica based sports betting giant BetCRIS has gone live with a skill gaming sub-site, through a deal with UK software firm Gameaccount. In a surprising move for the pro bettor-based BetCRIS site, users can play games such as mah-Jong, solitaire and rummy for as little as a few cents per game.

New Student Group Heading to Costa Rica To Volunteer
A new campus group is gathering needed supplies to bring to struggling communities in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic this summer.

Seafood Prices Increase for Semana Santa
One of the most favourite dishes during semana Santa is seafood.

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