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Ex-president heads into Costa Rica run-off, ex-finance minister likely awaits

Former president Jose Maria Figueres comfortably led the preliminary vote count in Sunday's Costa Rican presidential election, with former finance minister Rodrigo Chaves poised to defy expectations to face him in a second-round run-off.

Reuters

No clear presidential frontrunner as Costa Ricans cast votes

Costa Ricans will vote for a new president and all seats of the National Assembly Sunday in a elections that have yet to see a clear favorite emerge among 25 candidates to lead the Central American nation

The Independent UK

Costa Rica's President Vetoes Parts Of Medical Cannabis Bill

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With 25 candidates, Costa Rica's election up for grabs

Costa Ricans head into national elections Sunday facing a dizzying array of 25 candidates for president, no dominant issue to drive turnout and nearly one-third of those intending to vote saying they have no clear idea of who their selection will be

The Independent UK

Costa Rica prosecutors seek lifting of president's immunity

Costa Rica’s top prosecutor has filed papers seeking to lift President Carlos Alvarado’s immunity so he can face charges related to his office’s collection of personal information on citizens

The Independent UK

Canadian men take a breath before looking to seal a World Cup berth in Qatar

Four years into his tenure as coach of the men's soccer team, John Herdman is now one win away from taking Canada to the World Cup — ending a 36-year absence from the world showcase.

The Canadian Press

Concacaf World Cup Qualifying Scenarios: How Canada, USMNT, Mexico Can Reach Qatar

It's the 2026 tournament cohosts who are in the strongest shape to make it to Qatar later this year. Here's what lies ahead in the final qualifying window.

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UK's Kew tribute to Costa Rica at annual orchid fest

Kew Gardens (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew unveiled its annual orchid festival Thursday, turning a sliver of southwest London into a riot of tropical colour and flora celebrating biodiversity hotspot Costa Rica.

AFP

Kew Gardens’ orchid festival to showcase stunning Costa Rican blooms

This year’s Kew Gardens’ orchid festival will exhibit some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful flowers, art, and folk dance from Friday.

The Independent UK

Costa Rica Disputes Report It Played World Cup Qualifier With COVID-19-Positive Players

Jamaica lost to Costa Rica and was eliminated from contention for a spot the 2022 World Cup as a result.

Sports Illustrated

Factbox-The main candidates in Costa Rica's presidential election

Voters in Costa Rica will head to the polls Sunday to choose a successor to outgoing President Carlos Alvarado for the 2022-2026 term from a crowded field of candidates.

Reuters

How to watch Jamaica vs. Costa Rica, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, World Cup Qualifiers

Jamaica will meet Costa Rica in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying action on Wednesday as both clubs look to make some waves in their campaign.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Costa Rica's Sunday presidential elections likely to head to second round - study

Costa Ricans will head to the polls on Sunday for a general elections likely to trigger a second-round vote in early April, with none of the 25 presidential candidates expected to win more than the 40% of the votes needed to avoid a runoff, according to a study.

Reuters

Herdman says Canadian men head to El Salvador with support of the nation behind them

The Canadian men flew south to El Salvador on Tuesday to take the next step on their remarkable World Cup qualifying journey.

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While Canada men leave World Cup qualification permutations to others, Qatar beckons

John Herdman said all the right things Sunday after Canada dispatched the United States at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field to move closer to qualifying for 2022 World Cup.

Nottingham Post

Countries British tourists can visit without Covid tests if you're vaccinated

Many are welcoming the return of British countries.

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How to watch Costa Rica vs. Panama, live stream, TV channel, time, World Cup Qualifiers

Costa Rica will meet Panama in World Cup qualifying action on Thursday night from the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

The Guardian - UK

Coral crusaders: Costa Rica’s young divers learn to protect their seas

In Puerto Viejo, scuba diving was once just for tourists, but a centre is training young people with few opportunities to care for the ocean on their doorstep

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Daily Mirror

Family finds scorpion had snuck into bags in Costa Rica 10 days after returning to UK

The stowaway scorpion was found in their kitchen in Winchester, Hants., after it snuck into one of the suitcases while they were traveling in Costa Rica and survived the 14-hour and 40-minute flight back to the UK

Tribune News Service

This Costa Rican beach resort is hard to get to — and even harder to leave

Hidden on the Pacific coast, Nosara is a spawling outdoor paradise for surfers, yogis and expatriates

The Independent UK

Latin America, Asia, latest to get hit with omicron surge

In Costa Rica, election officials are encouraging those infected with the coronavirus to skip voting in upcoming national elections

Daily Mirror

Couple's holiday from hell after AirBnB hotel 'looked like abandoned prison camp'

The couple had flown to Costa Rica only to find their luxury AirBnb at Hotel Casa Blanca in Tamarindo boarded up after the owners reportedly abandoned it almost two years ago

Daily Mirror

Full list of countries you can visit without any Covid tests as UK travel rules change

All the countries vaccinated UK travellers can visit for holidays without Covid tests including Spain, Turkey, Mexico, and more as the new travel rules in the UK mean there are no tests when you're back

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