Sunday 1 September Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture in Costa Rica
In August 2021, the National Assembly deputies approved, in the first debate, a bill to declare August 31st, the Day of the Black Person and…
Thursday 25 July Guanacaste Day in Costa Rica
Spanish rule in the central Americas ended in 1812 following the Mexican War of Independence. In 1824, Costa Rica was part of the Federal Republic…
Nothing Grows Forever | Climate Crisis
Exploring the impact of Costa Rica’s pioneering efforts to prioritise environment over economic growth for its people. Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse…
The Last Shark | Climate Crisis
A look at the challenges for those fighting to save the vital ecosystems of the oceans off Costa Rica. Rising ocean temperatures have become a…
Thursday 11 April Juan Santamaria Day in Costa Rica
The Battle of Rivas took place in Rivas, Nicaragua between the army lead by William Walker and Costa Rica's army led by President Juan Rafael…
The West is on a world tour against Huawei – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. For years, the Chinese telecom giant Huawei had been building a beachhead in Costa…
Top environmental fund chief calls on countries to defund activities ‘destroying’ nature – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Countries have pledged to channel more money toward environmental protection — but that won't…
Live updates: FIFA Women’s World Cup day seven, Japan vs Costa Rica, Spain vs Zambia, Canada vs Ireland
Good afternoon and welcome to the ABC Sport coverage of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Simon Smale with you today for all the updates all…
The planet’s burning. Can the Global South save it? | Features
Climate change headlines are rarely positive, but even against that yardstick, the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest global warming predictions unveiled in mid-May marked a…
First ‘virgin birth’ in crocodile found in Costa Rica | Wildlife News
Female crocodile lived in isolation for some 16 years at Costa Rica zoo before producing egg with fully-formed fetus. Scientists have documented the first-known instance…
Specter of China looms over EU-US summit – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LULEÅ, Sweden — When senior European and American officials descend on this small, industrial Scandinavian city Tuesday, there’s…