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Salmonella Alert: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health is investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to a commercial outlet in Ciudad Colón de Mora, with 47 people tied to the case, a dozen confirmed positive, and one death possibly connected; the site was temporarily closed after inspectors flagged problems with cleaning, disinfection, temperature control, and food handling. Prison Reform Push: The government says it will adopt El Salvador’s “Zero Leisure Plan” to reshape penitentiary management, aiming to cut costs and expand supervised work and training inside prisons. Tourism Marketing Boost: Costa Rica promoted itself at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal for the first time, using an “oasis of experiences” to target Canada, now its second-largest source market. Local Safety Detail: A reminder that after 10 p.m., Costa Rica’s red-light enforcement changes to reduce drivers’ risk in empty streets—drivers must still fully stop and check for danger. Nature & Culture: Butterflies Alive! returns to Santa Barbara with Costa Rican-raised butterflies, while Cannes continues to spotlight Costa Rican cinema with awards for Valentina Maurel’s “Forever Your Maternal Animal.”

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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May 22, 2026

Choose Your Change takes over support for Costa Rica’s Wild Sun Rescue

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May 25, 2026

Two major pledges advance Karen Mogensen Reserve expansion effort

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Apr. 29, 2026

Denisse Lashley spotlights Costa Rica as a lifestyle-first investment market

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May 22, 2026

Costa Rican 'Wild Sun Rescue' enters new chapter with New York based nonprofit, Choose Your Change

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May 25, 2026

Major Conservation Pledges Brings Karen Mogensen Reserve Expansion Effort Closer to Reality

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Feb. 1, 2026

Costa Ricans Head to Polls in Election Favoring Conservative Continuity

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Costa Ricans Head to Polls to Elect New President

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3.7M Costa Ricans Head to Polls for General Elections

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Costa Rican Youth Named UN Delegates by Unspoken Smiles to Lead Global Oral Health Advocacy in 2025–2026

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