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Costa Rica Sets Sights on Semiconductor Leadership
This Thursday marks a pivotal moment for Costa Rica as it unveils an unmatched semiconductor industry roadmap in the region.
This plan, a first in...
Safety for Nicaraguan Refugees Wanes in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, once seen as a safe haven, Nicaraguan dissident Joao Maldonado and his wife faced a daylight shooting in January.
This was not...
Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce: A Paradise of Biodiversity and Eco-Tourism
Costa Rica's Pacific coast is home to Golfo Dulce, a globally rare tropical fjord renowned for its biodiversity and appeal to tourists and researchers.
Stretching...
Costa Rica Holds Local Elections
Today, Costa Rica celebrates a significant day as it commenced local elections across all 84 cantons in the country.
The process started early, with 6,469...
Costa Rica’s Unprecedented Homicide Surge
Costa Rica's official data shows 656 homicides this year, marking a new high. Authorities expect this number to exceed 900 by the end of...
Costa Rica Eyes USMCA Membership Amid Economic Growth
Costa Rica wants to join the USMCA, says Manuel Tovar, the country's Trade Minister. He spoke at an online event by the Council of...
Costa Rica’s unexpected deflation amid post-pandemic economic upheaval in Latin America
While Argentina and Venezuela grapple with skyrocketing inflation, significantly eroding residents' incomes, most Latin American nations are witnessing a price deceleration post-pandemic.
The region's two...
Costa Rica’s public prosecutor’s office investigates President Rodrigo Chaves for influence peddling
The Prosecution Office of Costa Rica has initiated an investigation into President Rodrigo Chaves and several government members over alleged influence trafficking.
The investigation comes...
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court urges renegotiation of sections of trade agreement with Costa Rica
The Constitutional Court of Ecuador today recommended renegotiating certain parts of the Commercial Association Agreement, signed with Costa Rica on March 1st, upon establishing...
Costa Rica’s budget deficit hits 15-year low, debt remains a problem
During the first half of 2023, Costa Rica reported a fiscal deficit of 0.9% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), marking the best performance...
Costa Rica records 24% increase in exports in first half of 2023
During the first half of 2023, the government announced that Costa Rica's merchandise exports reached a total of US$9.061 billion, marking a 24% increase...
Costa Rica closes Pacific cruise season with 263 ship arrivals
Costa Rica's Tourism Institute (ICT) announced the conclusion of its Central Pacific cruise season with the docking of 263 ships, carrying 91,000 tourists.
This reaffirms...
EU identifies Costa Rica as key partner in climate change efforts
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has stated that Costa Rica plays an essential role in the European Union's (EU) campaign against...
Costa Rica’s tourism recovers with 1.3 million tourists in first half of 2023
Costa Rica experienced a significant recovery in its tourism sector during the first semester of 2023.
According to the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), the...