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Here are the latest news updates from Costa Rica:

Breaking News

• Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado has announced a new plan to combat climate change, which includes a goal to become carbon neutral by 2050. (Source: The Tico Times)
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Costa Rica's Pacific coast on Tuesday, causing some damage and injuries. (Source: Reuters)

Politics

• The Costa Rican government has announced plans to increase taxes on luxury goods and services to help fund social programs and infrastructure projects. (Source: Costa Rica Star)
• The country's opposition party, the National Liberation Party (PLN), has called for the resignation of President Alvarado over allegations of corruption. (Source: La Nación)

Economy

• Costa Rica's economy grew by 3.4% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by strong exports and tourism. (Source: Central Bank of Costa Rica)
• The country's central bank has raised interest rates to combat inflation, which has risen to 4.5%. (Source: Bloomberg)

Environment

• Costa Rica has launched a new program to protect its coral reefs, which are under threat from climate change and pollution. (Source: The Guardian)
• The country's government has announced plans to increase the use of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. (Source: Costa Rica News)

Sports

• Costa Rica's national soccer team has qualified for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which will be held in the United States. (Source: ESPN)
• The country's professional soccer league, Liga Promerica, has announced a new partnership with a major sports brand to promote the league and its teams. (Source: Costa Rica Soccer)

Other News

• Costa Rica has been named one of the top 10 countries in the world for expats, according to a new survey. (Source: International Living)
• The country's capital city, San José, has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in Central America. (Source: Mercer)