Is this classic Costa Rican children’s book racist?
A fond account of the adventures of a black youngster, or a racist caricature of an entire culture?That's the question at the heart of a debate raging in Costa Rica…
Costa Rica recognizes the first same-sex common-law marriage in Central America
A same-sex couple from Costa Rica were granted a common-law marriage Tuesday, making them the first legally-recognized gay couple in Central America, the Tico Times reported. A judge at the…
21 percent drop in foreign investment has “nothing to do with government policy” – President Solis
President Luis Guillermo Solis told reporters on Monday that the 21% drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Costa Rica recorded in 2014 has “nothing to do” with policies of…
Costa Rica sex workers demand labor rights
Costa Rica sex workers gathered for an event at the country’s Legislative Assembly on Monday to demand recognition of their labor rights, including vacation, severance pay, health insurance and…
Lawmakers approve constitutional amendment declaring Costa Rica a “multiethnic country”
Lawmakers on Monday approved a bill in first debate that creates a constitutional amendment declaring Costa Rica a “multicultural and multiethnic” country.…
Chinese premier wraps up Latin America trip
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang returned to Beijing Tuesday, after signing a fresh batch of financial accords during his weeklong tour through four Latin American countries. But while the trip underscored…
President Solis touts Costa Rica’s economy, lack of corruption in CNN interview
Costa Rican president, Luis Guillermo Solis touted Costa Rica’s economic growth and the absence of corruption scandals during his first year as president during an interview with CNN en Español…
In latest blow, US’s largest bank, JP Morgan urges pullback on Costa Rica bonds
In the latest blow to Costa Rica’s standing on international financial markets, the United States’ largest bank by assets, JP Morgan Chase is advising its investors to reduce their…
