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LaVergne Community Church unites nations in onsite worship in five languages
Baptist Press - Tennessee
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August 18, 2025
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (BP) – Worshipers sang “Santo por siempre,” translated “Holy forever,” as worship pastor Javier Chirinos led praise Aug. 17 during the 11:30 a.m. Spanish language service at La Vergne Community Church. Non-Spanish speakers joined...
U.S. tariff hike puts Costa Rican pineapple industry on high alert
Fresh Fruit Portal
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August 18, 2025
Writing and reporting by Macarena Bravo The recent U.S. tariff increase on Costa Rican pineapples and other exports has put the country's fruit industry on alert. Abel Cháves, president of the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters...
Chicago Latin Restaurant Weeks returns despite immigration concerns
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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Chicago's Latin Restaurant Weeks is back, showcasing the best in Latin American cuisine. Co-founder of Latin Restaurant Weeks, Karinn Chavarria-Luckett, said the event is a way to share the stories and contributions of Latin cuisine and display...
Meet Our 2025 Keepers of the Earth Fund Grant Partners Strengthening Indigenous Knowledge to Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change and in Natural Disaster Recovery
Cultural Survival - Massachusetts
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The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) is proud to announce our 2025 partnerships with Indigenous communities. At Cultural Survival, we value cultivating long-term relationships with our partners. The Keepers of the Earth Fund is an Indigenous-led...
Costa Rica’s Sustainable Flight: Butterfly Pupae As A Driver Of Change
Costa Rica News
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August 16, 2025
Costa Rica, known for its lush biodiversity and commitment to sustainability, has found a new treasure to share with the world: butterfly pupae. From the El Mariposario El Bosque Nuevo farm to international markets, these small chrysalises are...
Antonio López Escarré: The Story Of A Costa Rican Diplomat In The Middle East
Costa Rica News
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August 16, 2025
Born in the heart of San José, near the iconic Paseo Colón, Don Antonio López Escarré is a reflection of the diversity that defines Costa Rica. In an intimate interview, the ambassador shares his personal and professional journey, where his...
Where to Go in Costa Rica: A Guide to the 5 Best Tours
Travel Daily Media
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August 17, 2025
Exploring Costa Rica through guided tours is a great way to experience the country’s natural beauty and rich culture. A guided tour lets you explore the best things the country has to offer, including its beaches, volcanoes, and rainforests, with...
Tradition, Passion And Pride: Costa Ricans Conquer Turkey With Their Folklore At A Prestigious Cultural Festival
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The group“Inspiraciones Costarricenses” is proudly representing Costa Rica at the 26th edition of the Büyükçekmece International Festival of Arts and Culture, a prominent international folklore competition held in...
Four Months Until the Spectacular Festival of Light in Costa Rica
Costa Rica News
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August 15, 2025
Yes, it’s August, but preparations are already underway for one of the most traditional Christmas events in Costa Rica: the Festival of Light. Every year, the parade of floats and music travels along Paseo Colón and Avenida Segunda, and recently...
Southwest Airlines Adds Direct Nashville Flights to Costa Rica
Tico Times
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August 15, 2025
Southwest Airlines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Nashville, Tennessee, to San Jose, Costa Rica. The service kicks off on March 7, 2026, and runs as a seasonal weekly flight on Saturdays. It starts with four weeks of operation, but...
Costa Rica Indigenous Leader Pablo Sibar Petitions IACHR for Protection
Tico Times
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August 14, 2025
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) heard a petition this week to strengthen precautionary measures for Brörán indigenous leader Pablo Sibar. The request stems from a recent land invasion that put his life and safety at immediate...
Costa Rica draws inspiration from El Salvador's CECOT with new massive high security prison
Just the News
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August 14, 2025
Costa Rican officials are expected to break ground this year on a new massive high security prison that draws its inspiration from El Salvador's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). El Salvador's prison gained prominence recently after...
WyRica Adventures offers Costa Rica luxury
Great Bend Tribune - Kansas
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Chamber announcements • The new Catholic Charities Golden Harvest Thrift Store, located at 2410 Main, needs volunteers as well as shoppers. • The fall catalogs for Great Bend Public Library events are available for free at the library. There are...
Mother’s Day in Costa Rica – Traditions and Celebrations
Tico Times
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August 15, 2025
Families across our country gather today to honor mothers on this national holiday. Unlike many countries that observe the day in May, Costa Rica sets aside August 15 for the occasion, tying it to the Catholic Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin...
Costa Rica's International Air Travel Connections: A Gateway To The World
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica, a jewel of Central America known for its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture, is also remarkably well-connected to the rest of the world through its international air travel network....
Find out why Reese Witherspoon jumped off a 35ft rocky cliff during her seaside vacation
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
By ALESIA STANFORD, WRITER Published: 15:07 EDT, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 15:07 EDT, 18 August 2025 Reese Witherspoon may have conquered Hollywood as an Oscar winner, versatile actress and a producer, but she still has a few fears she is trying...
Costa Rica Sunday Soccer Matches Unite Barrios in Weekly Fútbol Ritual
Tico Times
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August 13, 2025
La cancha, el césped, the pitch — call it what you want — the soccer field is the heart of many barrios and small towns in Costa Rica. I live right around the corner from our barrio’s multifunctional field. It’s part soccer pitch, part playground,...
AMERICA/COSTA RICA - The 12th Regional Meeting on the Pastoral Care of Human Mobility in Costa Rica
Fides
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August 14, 2025
Thursday, 14 August 2025 San José (Agenzia Fides) – The 12th Regional Meeting of Bishops and Pastoral Workers of Human Mobility from North, Central America, and the Caribbean will be held from August 18 to 22 in Costa Rica, at the Juan XXIII...
Do I need a visa to visit Costa Rica?
Lonely Planet
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Epic landscapes, diverse wildlife and the creative capital city of San José draw many visitors from all over the world to Costa Rica – don't risk a last-minute disappointment by not having your paperwork in order. Advertisement While all visitors...
Amnesty, not prison, for immigrant workers in US! Unite the working class
The Militant
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August 16, 2025
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, he inherited from his predecessor, Democrat Joseph Biden, the largest immigration prison network in U.S. history. Trump immediately began taking steps to further expand it, claiming there...