An office where fingerprints are processed. A training for the administrators of public ports. The meeting room of a municipal government. Sometimes, the work to make Costa Rica a more equitable and inclusive place takes place at the national level—but sometimes it...

The seed? That’s me. The most unnatural thing is to fear the natural. But what is natural? Are not all seeds natural? I am one of those seeds whose roots sprout from the fertility of the mountain, following the rhythm that our ancestors have...

Bourbon. Bitters. Sugar. Water. A graceful unwinding of orange peel. Why call it an Old Fashioned when you could call it a Media Naranja, so that every sip by every wedding guest on this festive Virginia night tells the story that...

Over the past three decades, Costa Rica has made important legislative advances towards greater inclusion and respect for LGBTIQ+ rights. Having moved from the arrests of same-sex couples because their presence in bars was considered illegal in the 80s, to the implementation...

As I was completing my Common App as a part of the university admissions process, I couldn't help but glance at the message saying “Welcome, Fabiola.” I wish I could genuinely say I feel no connection to the name, but I...