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Women belong in sports and sports journalism

At this point in history, so close to the end of 2021, as we prepare for the return of fans to stadiums in First...

Cancer in a pandemic, at age 20: a new opportunity every day

No one—including me—would have believed that abdominal pain 30 minutes after lunch meant cancer. I wasn’t scared. "Must have been the food," I thought....

We are cancer patients’ informal caregivers, and we deserve support

"How brave! I admire all the strength she’s shown during her mother's illness. She didn't even cry at mass!" Those were the words that,...

On birthdays and survival: testicular cancer at 29

When I was nine years old, in early 2001, I remember a strange fascination among my classmates for yellow rubber bracelets that said LIVESTRONG....

A public-private alliance, from the public health standpoint

The waiting room was a very cheerful place that day. It was full of women from the Barra de Parismina community, on the northern...

Misinformation and young people in Costa Rica: a deeply personal problem

About a year ago, a fake Facebook profile called “Tierrosas de Matina” began to publish photos of girls who live in Matina—a canton in...

From the hand of a brother: local media and emergency response

When people find themselves in a situation where they need help, they want to feel understood. That’s why they tend to turn to others...

Towards political literacy in Costa Rica: the story of ‘Animales Políticos’

Concern about increasing misinformation in Costa Rica led us to dedicate our September issue, “Infodemia”, to that topic. In the latest installment in our...

Misinformation in Central America: a perfect storm

Costa Rica shares its independence and bicentennial date (September 15th, 2021) with the other countries of Central America. Something else these neighbors have in...

Sisterhood and the sea turtles

For some people in the coastal communities of Costa Rica, a passion for conservation is born early. Sisters Keithlyn, Hazel and Daneycha Rankin Abraham...
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Tips 506: What to pack for a sustainable and thrifty trip to Costa RIca

Once your trip to Costa Rica is planned, what should you pack—especially if you’re hoping to have an environmentally sustainable trip without wasting money...
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