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More Costa Ricans seek asylum abroad; activists and media figures flee due to political persecution

Q COSTA RICA — As the number of Costa Ricans forced to leave the country grows each year, activists and media figures in exile hold former President Rodrigo Chaves and his political movement responsible...
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U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica refutes rumors regarding visa revocations for Costa...

Q COSTA RICA — The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica addressed a series of...
Money

Half of Costa Rican households can’t save as debt and low incomes...

Q COSTA RICA — Although more than 90% of Costa Rican households recognize the...
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Can Foreigners Own a Business in Costa Rica?

Q COSTA RICA — Foreigners can legally own and operate businesses in Costa Rica,...
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Costa Rica sent 45 tons of drugs to the United...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica transferred 45 tons of seized drugs to the...

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U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica refutes rumors regarding visa revocations for Costa Rican officials

Q COSTA RICA — The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica addressed a series of social media...
Money

Half of Costa Rican households can’t save as debt and low incomes rake rheir toll

Q COSTA RICA — Although more than 90% of Costa Rican households recognize the importance of...
Investing In Costa Rica

Can Foreigners Own a Business in Costa Rica?

Q COSTA RICA — Foreigners can legally own and operate businesses in Costa Rica, even if...
National

More Costa Ricans seek asylum abroad; activists and media figures flee due to political persecution

Q COSTA RICA — As the number of Costa Ricans forced to leave the country grows...
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Costa Rica sent 45 tons of drugs to the United States for destruction due to budgetary...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica transferred 45 tons of seized drugs to the United States...

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Trump posts fantasy map showing his version of the United States...

RICO's Q — Yesterday, I shared that President Laura Fernández has been thinking about permitting U.S. ground troops to operate in Costa Rica. In...
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Two women were arrested for alleged driving school scam

Q COSTA RICA — Two women were arrested on Tuesday, suspected of defrauding individuals interested in...
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Óscar Campos urges Prosecutor’s Office and DEA to monitor Rodrigo Chaves...

RICO's Q — “I don’t have proof, but I have no doubts either.” With that admission,...
#Todo Politica

Manuel Tovar distanced himself from Rodrigo Chaves before his dismissal

Q COSTA RICA — Weeks before the abrupt dismissal of Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar, the then-minister...
#Todo Politica

“The truth will set you free,” former Foreign Minister writes days...

Q COSTA RICA — Former Costa Rican foreign minister Manuel Tovar posted the biblical verse “Conocerán...
Rico's Q

You be the judge, Costa Ricans!

RICO's Q —There has been much talk this past week about the dismissal of Foreign Minister...
National

Laura Fernández announces multi-million dollar investments in Quepos and aims to...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican President Laura Fernández began her first official tour of Puntarenas...
Americas

Costa Rica calls for Rebeca Grynspan to lead the UN and...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica used its address to the 81st session of the United...
#Todo Politica

Argentina’s Milei Says Trump’s Appearance at UN Meeting Was a Surprise

Q COSTA RICA — Argentine President Javier Milei said Donald Trump arrived unexpectedly at a meeting...
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Dollar could fall further in Costa Rica by late 2026

Q COSTA RICA — The dollar exchange rate in Costa Rica could face renewed downward pressure...
TODAY'S EXCHANGE RATE: ¢454.78 Buy / ¢460.73 Sell (31 October 2026 / BCCR)

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Americas

Costa Rica calls for Rebeca Grynspan to...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica used its address to the 81st session of the United...
Global Issues

Why did the US pause immigration visa appointments?

Q COSTA RICA — The U.S. State Department said Wednesday...
Reports

From Venezuela to Peru: Why is South America experiencing...

Q REPORTS — Peru once again looked to the ground...
Latin America

How Democracies Fall: Six Warning Signs of a Shift...

Q COSTA RICA — In Latin America, the transition from...
Latin America

Daniel Ortega: The devil pays poorly those who serve...

Q24N — For decades, Daniel Ortega was surrounded by men...

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Venezuelans react with disappointment to the meeting...

Q 24N — Photographs of Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez smiling alongside U.S. President Donald Trump...
Diplomacy

Daniel Ortega’s regime to Costa Rica: “We will not...

Q COSTA RICA — After asserting that Nicaragua's affairs are...
Diplomacy

Costa Rica expresses “deep concern” over democratic backsliding in...

Q COSTA RICA — Despite President Laura Fernández's clear statement...
Colombia

The U.S.Dollar Falls to 2018 Levels in Colombia

Q24N — The U.S. dollar keeps slipping against the Colombian...

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Costa Rica will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate for eight new destinations starting in October

Q COSTA RICA — Starting October 1, a digital vaccination certificate will be mandatory for Costa...
Travel

Your child was born abroad and you’re Costa Rican: Your child has the right to be Costa Rican

Q COSTA RICA — Picture this: you’re a Costa Rican...
Travel

Migration shift in Canada attracts thousands of travelers from Costa Rica

Q COSTA RICA — The recent shift in migration patterns...
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Business travel costs more than what appears on the bill

Q — Business travel expenses often go beyond what appears...
Travel

Costa Rica reiterates suspension of all travel to the Middle East...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica's Foreign Ministry reiterated its...
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Visa revoked! The United States warns visitors

Q COSTA RICA — In a stern reminder to travelers, the United States government...

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Costa Rica’s Debi Nova Nominated for a Latin Grammy

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican singer-songwriter Debi Nova has been nominated for a Latin Grammy...

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