Rafael Valverde has washed cars for Hertz Rental and driven red taxies around San Jose. Now he’s an immigration attorney at his own boutique law firm, Outlier Legal Services, and an outspoken advocate for immigrant/expat rights in Costa Rica. He’s also a controversial social commentator on all aspects of life and politics in his country. He lives with his wife, Dawn, in Escazu, Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a multicultural society with many foreigners living in it. And yet there often appears to be a gulf between Costa Ricans and… Read More »Multiculturalism In Costa Rica: Bridging The Gap Between Ticos And Foreigners
Costa Rica is a divided country. Attorney Rafael Valverde talks about inequality in Costa Rica in three key sectors; education, security, and healthcare. Costa Rica… Read More »A Tale Of Two Countries: Inequality In Costa Rica
Attorney Rafael Valverde muses on how the culture of “style over substance” can make doing business in Costa Rica needlessly difficult and complicated. I subscribe… Read More »A Glass Of Merlot (Or Why Doing Business In Costa Rica Can Be Challenging)
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