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Dog Kennel Hit by Meteorite Sells at Auction

A Christie's auction of rare meteorites Wednesday sold a rock from space that narrowly missed a German Shepherd when it smashed into his kennel in Costa Rica. But the offer of the third-largest piece of Mars on Earth failed to make an impact at the auction house's annual sale of…

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Liam Payne treats fiancée Maya Henry to luxury Valentine's break to Costa Rica

Liam Payne pulled out all the stops this Valentine's Day as he treated fiancée Maya Henry to a luxury golf trip in Costa Rica after falling in love with the sport

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Cubans protest in Havana as Costa Rica tightens visa requirements

At least 200 Cubans protested near Costa Rica's embassy in Havana on Monday against tighter visa requirements for Cubans passing through the Central American nation on the way to Nicaragua.

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Tourist's dream trip becomes holiday from hell after dislocating spine during boat dive

Hannah Conteh, 34, has been left with daily pain as a result of the injury during a holiday of a lifetime to Costa Rica after dislocating her coccyx while diving from the boat into water

Daily Mirror

Costa Rican presidential candidate says he would change IMF agreement

Costa Rica's leading presidential candidate Jose Maria Figueres said he would negotiate adjustments to the country's billion-dollar agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if elected, an effort to contrast his policy with the outgoing president.

Reuters

Costa Rica imposes visa requirements for Venezuelans as migration surges

Costa Rican authorities, concerned about surging migration from Venezuela, have imposed visa requirements for Venezuelan visitors starting next week, officials said on Thursday.

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Travel UK: Covid rules for tourists flying from the UK to Australia, Canada and Costa Rica

Covid rules are thankfully relaxing in the travel and tourism sector meaning holidaymakers no longer need an 'essential' reason to visit foreign countries. So what are the current travel rules if you want to fly from the United Kingdom to Australia, Canada and Costa Rica?

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Costa Rica president tests positive for COVID-19

Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said on Thursday.

Reuters

Costa Rica's governing party nearly 'erased' by election

Costa Rica’s Citizens’ Action Party broke 60 years of bipartisan rule in 2014, but after two terms in power it has been practically erased from the country’s political map in national elections

The Independent UK

Pro-business candidate leads first-round vote in Costa Rica

A former president running on a platform of attracting foreign investment is on track to win the first round of Costa Rica’s general election, while falling short of the threshold needed to avoid a runoff vote in April.

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Costa Rica voters set to punish rulers over IMF-backed austerity

Voters in Costa Rica look set to punish the ruling party in Sunday’s presidential election over austerity and new taxes imposed under an International Monetary Fund deal, fatigue with COVID-19 restrictions and a weak economy.

Tribune News Service

Ex-president Figueres, conservative Alvarado lead early Costa Rica vote count

Former Costa Rican President Jose Maria Figueres and conservative contender Fabricio Alvarado led a preliminary partial tally of votes in Sunday's presidential election, figures published by the electoral tribunal showed.

Reuters

Ex-president heads into Costa Rica run-off, ex-finance minister likely awaits

Former president Jose Maria Figueres comfortably led the preliminary vote count in Sunday's Costa Rican presidential election, with former finance minister Rodrigo Chaves poised to defy expectations to face him in a second-round run-off.

Reuters

No clear presidential frontrunner as Costa Ricans cast votes

Costa Ricans will vote for a new president and all seats of the National Assembly Sunday in a elections that have yet to see a clear favorite emerge among 25 candidates to lead the Central American nation

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Costa Rica's President Vetoes Parts Of Medical Cannabis Bill

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The Independent UK

With 25 candidates, Costa Rica's election up for grabs

Costa Ricans head into national elections Sunday facing a dizzying array of 25 candidates for president, no dominant issue to drive turnout and nearly one-third of those intending to vote saying they have no clear idea of who their selection will be

The Independent UK

Costa Rica prosecutors seek lifting of president's immunity

Costa Rica’s top prosecutor has filed papers seeking to lift President Carlos Alvarado’s immunity so he can face charges related to his office’s collection of personal information on citizens

Sports Illustrated

Concacaf World Cup Qualifying Scenarios: How Canada, USMNT, Mexico Can Reach Qatar

It's the 2026 tournament cohosts who are in the strongest shape to make it to Qatar later this year. Here's what lies ahead in the final qualifying window.

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Kew Gardens’ orchid festival to showcase stunning Costa Rican blooms

This year’s Kew Gardens’ orchid festival will exhibit some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful flowers, art, and folk dance from Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Costa Rica Disputes Report It Played World Cup Qualifier With COVID-19-Positive Players

Jamaica lost to Costa Rica and was eliminated from contention for a spot the 2022 World Cup as a result.

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Factbox-The main candidates in Costa Rica's presidential election

Voters in Costa Rica will head to the polls Sunday to choose a successor to outgoing President Carlos Alvarado for the 2022-2026 term from a crowded field of candidates.

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How to watch Jamaica vs. Costa Rica, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, World Cup Qualifiers

Jamaica will meet Costa Rica in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying action on Wednesday as both clubs look to make some waves in their campaign.

Reuters

Costa Rica's Sunday presidential elections likely to head to second round - study

Costa Ricans will head to the polls on Sunday for a general elections likely to trigger a second-round vote in early April, with none of the 25 presidential candidates expected to win more than the 40% of the votes needed to avoid a runoff, according to a study.

Nottingham Post

Countries British tourists can visit without Covid tests if you're vaccinated

Many are welcoming the return of British countries.

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How to watch Costa Rica vs. Panama, live stream, TV channel, time, World Cup Qualifiers

Costa Rica will meet Panama in World Cup qualifying action on Thursday night from the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

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