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Costa Rica Debates Bill to Ban Conversion Therapies for LGBTIQ+ Persons

The Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica is debating bill 20.970, "To Prohibit all those 'Therapies' aimed at Reversing or Modifying for Purported 'Cure' Purposes...

Costa Rica Confirms First Case of Screwworm Infection

The Ministry of Health and SENASA have officially confirmed the first case of screwworm infection in a person within the country.According to reports, the...

Costa Rica Court Upholds Access to Emergency Contraceptives

The Constitutional Chamber rejected three actions of unconstitutionality against the decree 41722-S that authorized the sale of the day-after pill without medical prescription. This...

Vaping Intoxications Double in Costa Rica, Mostly in Minors

The National Poison Control Center (CNCI) of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) warned about the significant increase in several issues regarding vaping....

Costa Rica battles rising dengue fever outbreak

The Costa Rican Ministry of Health reported that between January 21-27, 2024, there were 2,679 cases of dengue fever registered. This represents an increase...

Costa Rica’s Water Crisis Produces Bitter Public Distrust

Recently, Costa Rica faced a serious water contamination crisis affecting various sectors of San José, prompting decisive action from authorities. The Public Prosecutor's Office...
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Returning a Lost Wallet in Costa Rica: A Story of Honesty and Reflection

Early one morning in the waning days of the pandemic, I found a wallet in the street while cycling. The contents consisted of 8,000...

Costa Rican President Meets with Panama’s Favored Presidential Candidate

The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, received José Raúl Mulino in San José yesterday. Mulino is the protégé of former President Ricardo Martinelli...

Vaping Surge in Costa Rica Alarms Health Authorities

The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) reports an alarming increase in health disorders associated with vaping. According to official data, registered cases in...