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Welcome to Democrats Abroad Costa Rica!

DACR is the official country committee for US Democrats living in Costa Rica.  We're an active group who get together to talk politics, learn about issues, register absentee voters and work to ensure more Democrats in state and Federal offices.  DACR usually holds a monthly meeting the last Saturday of the month plus other scheduled special events such as potluck parties, picnics, film showings and fundraisers.  Meetings include invited speakers on U.S. or Costa Rican topical issues.

Our mission is to help Americans living abroad to register to vote and to request their absentee ballots with www.VotefromAbroadcr.org, to elect Democrats, and to educate Americans living, working, serving, and/or studying abroad about issues and legislation that affects them.

If you need help registering to vote or requesting your ballot, you can now contact a volunteer in your area for personal assistance.  Go to Local Volunteers Can HELP YOU for the volunteer in your area.  You can also email us at [email protected]

Democrats Abroad Costa Rica is looking for volunteers to help Get Out The Vote for the 2026 mid-term elections!  If you have a computer and some time to help educate U.S. citizens of their rights to VOTE FROM ABROAD, your help is wanted. Go to Want To Help Get Out the Vote From Your Home? We'd love to hear from you!

Democrats Abroad is the official arm of the Democratic Party for US citizens living outside the United States and its territories. The Democratic Party is the only major American political party that affords its members this opportunity. Democrats Abroad holds seats on the Democratic National Committee and sends a voting delegation to its national convention to nominate our candidate for President. Democrats Abroad Costa Rica (DACR) is one of more than 100 country committees of Democrats Abroad, the official affiliate of the Democratic Party for millions living outside of the U.S. 

If you have questions or would like to help with Democrats Abroad in Costa Rica please contact us at the email below.

Kathy Rothschild
Democrats Abroad – Costa Rica
[email protected]

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Country EVENTS

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June 14, 2026 - 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Virtual Event

Freedom Weeks: Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom — Film Screening &...

Join us for a powerful Juneteenth gathering featuring Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, a 56‑minute documentary...
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June 14, 2026 - 10:00 AM Central America Time U. S. Embassy in Rohrmoser, Costa Rica

NO TYRANTS-Global Day of Defiance

We are in a crisis, and the time to act is now.   Let’s send...
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July 01, 2026 January 26, 2027 - 11:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) virtual event

GWC: Red, White & Zine

Purchase your copy of Red, White & Zine! This Digital copy will be emailed to you...
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July 05, 2026 - 12:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Virtual event

Stirring the Pot: The Dissident's Kitchen

A Global Feminist Cookbook When U.S. suffragists needed an unexpected weapon in their 72-year fight...
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December 31, 2026 - 03:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(RECORDING) Retirement and Taxes for Americans Abroad 2026

Are you planning for your retirement, about to retire, or already retired? Join us for...
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December 31, 2026 - 03:00 AM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

(RECORDING) How to Invest as a US Citizen Living in...

Looking to invest but not able to find a brokerage account or worried about double...
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December 31, 2026 - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar)

(RECORDING) How to File the FBAR for Americans Abroad 2026

Tired of paying someone else to file the FBAR for you? Save money, file yourself!...
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December 31, 2026 - 01:00 PM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

(RECORDING) How to Survive Tax Day as an American Abroad...

Feeling lost or overwhelmed about filing your IRS tax return this year? Join us for...
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Country NEWS AND UPDATES

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April 13, 2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Get Out the Vote for 2026 Phonebanking Campaign

Want To Help Get Out the Vote From Your Home? Hi, this is Connie Sandlin, Phonebanking Coordinator for Democrats Abroad Costa Rica. If you have 1. time available 2. a......
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April 06, 2026

Local Volunteers available to assist you to Register and/or Requesting Your Ballot

· Do You Need Help Registering to Vote or Requesting Your Ballot?   A Local Volunteer Can HELP YOU! Or email us at [email protected]       Atenas o   Rosalie......
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April 06, 2026
  • Atenas
  • Cartago
  • Escazú
  • Santa Ana
  • Grecia
  • Heredia
  • Manuel Antonio
  • Quepos
  • Monteverde
  • Nosara
  • Puerto Viejo
  • Cahuita
  • Puriscal
  • San Isidro
  • Pérez Zeledón
  • San José
  • San Ramón
  • Uvita
  • Ojochal

Local Volunteers available to assist you to Register and/or Requesting Your Ballot

·       Atenas o   Rosalie Olds o   Email: [email protected] o   Tel/WhatsApp: 6288-5591   ·       Cartago o   Nelleke Bruyn o   Email: [email protected] o   Tel/WhatsApp: 8617-6446   ·       Escazú/Santa Ana o   Ray Waldron......
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February 07, 2026

Atenas-VOTER ASSISTANCE - REQUEST YOUR 2026 BALLOT NOW!

VOTER ASSISTANCE EVENT ATENAS DATE: Monday, February 16 TIME: 1 - 4 PLACE:  Iguana's Restaurante y Pizzeria WAZE: https://waze.com/ul/hd1gbzbkzc   We must win this election to save our democracy! Register to......
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November 12, 2025

Democrats Abroad attends the dress rehearsal of the National Symphony Orchestra

Democrats Abroad attends the dress rehearsal of the National Symphony Orchestra On Friday, October 31, 2025, over 40 Democrats Abroad/Costa Rica members and friends attended the dress rehearsal of the......
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November 12, 2025

Costa Rica join together to protest for the No Tyrants on October 18, 2025

No Tyrants  A Global Day of Defiance Costa Rica ...
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June 21, 2025

On June 14, 2025 over 125 Americans attended the NO KINGS protest outside the US Embassy

These protests were organized by Democrats Abroad Costa Rica. In the United States, over 13.14 million people attended more than 2,300 NO KINGS protests.  Americans living abroad joined the protests by......
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May 03, 2025

Toucan Rescue Ranch Outing

On April 26 we celebrated our planet by visiting the Toucan Rescue Ranch in San Isidro de Heredia. The 2-hour guided tour explored animal stories, wildlife facts, and conservation efforts. ......
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Country LEADERSHIP

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Kathy Rothschild

Chair CR, DPCA Deputy Treasurer
Miguel Madrigal

DPCA Voting Representative; Youth Caucus Chair
Steven Johnson

Member at Large
Raymond W. Waldron

Recording Secretary
Lydia Hankins

Legal Counsel
Rosalie Olds

Treasurer
Terry Young

Vice Chair
Nicole Rogers

Membership Secretary