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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:48:31 +0000
San José Prepares for Pride March 2026
Q COSTARICA — San José will once again be the meeting point for the Pride March, an event that will bring together the LGBTI+ community and allies under the slogan “Pride Remains.” The march will take place on Sunday, June 28, starting at noon...

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:42:46 +0000
Laura Fernández proposes that “exercise” be part of medical prescriptions
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s President, Laura Fernández, proposed that the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS)—Costa Rican Social Security System—explicitly include “sport” or “exercise” in medical prescripti...

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:32:24 +0000
“Friendly agreement” is vital to reducing traffic jams, says INS
Q COSTARICA — It is undeniable that every day traffic chaos gets worse. And with no real solution in sight. One of the main causes are “minor road accidents” with the potential to create massive traffic jams and affect countless drivers...

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:39:19 +0000
Alcoholic beverages have been given the green light to sponsor sporting events
Q COSTARICA — After years of debate, setbacks, and legal arguments, legislators on Monday night approved, in its first reading, a bill that will allow alcoholic beverage companies (i.e., beer companies) to sponsor sporting events and display their ...

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:32:03 +0000
Unemployment remains unchanged at 6.9%, but the number of employed women decreased
Q COSTARICA — In the last three months, unemployment in Costa Rica showed no significant changes, remaining at 6.9% for the period between February and April, according to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC)—National Institute ...

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