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Pedestrian deaths in Costa Rica nearly equal the total for all of 2025 in just six months

Q COSTA RICA — Driving in Costa Rica has become dangerous. Walking isn’t much safer either, since many drivers ignore the rules and the traffic police can’t keep things under control. And the statistics prove...
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El Niño could reach a “very strong” intensity starting in September, according...

Q COSTA RICA — The advance of the meteorological drought on the Pacific slope...
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Why is the dollar exchange rate continuing to fall?

Q COSTA RICA — The dollar exchange rate continued its downward trend, reaching ¢448.96...
Fuel Prices

Regular gasoline will once again cost less than premium in...

Q COSTA RICA — This month, many drivers are having to make the decision...
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Legislator calls two colleagues “escorts,” sparking division in Costa Rica’s...

Q COSTA RICA — Controversy has once again heightened tensions within Costa Rica's Legislative...

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Pedestrian deaths in Costa Rica nearly equal the total for all of 2025 in just six...

Q COSTA RICA — Driving in Costa Rica has become dangerous. Walking isn’t much safer either,...
#Climate

El Niño could reach a “very strong” intensity starting in September, according to experts

Q COSTA RICA — The advance of the meteorological drought on the Pacific slope has intensified...
Dollar Exchange

Why is the dollar exchange rate continuing to fall?

Q COSTA RICA — The dollar exchange rate continued its downward trend, reaching ¢448.96 last Friday,...
Fuel Prices

Regular gasoline will once again cost less than premium in September

Q COSTA RICA — This month, many drivers are having to make the decision to pump...
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Costa Rica dreams of making history and appointing the first woman to lead the UN

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican diplomat and former Vice President under José María Figueres (1994-1998),...

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Driving Habits That Speed Up Your Car’s Wear and Tear

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica’s roads might not be in the best shape, but how you drive can actually do more damage to...
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Legislator calls two colleagues “escorts,” sparking division in Costa Rica’s Congress

Q COSTA RICA — Controversy has once again heightened tensions within Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly, where...
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Costa Rica changes the rules for managing healthcare waiting lists: patients...

Q COSTA RICA — The Costa Rican Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud) has established new...
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“Macho Coca” the lastest Tico to be extadided to the U.S.

Q COSTA RICA — On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Costa Rican authorities extradited notorious drug kingpin...
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Industries suspend new investments and cut staff affected by exchange rate

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rican industries have halted expansion plans, paused new investments, and cut...
Politics

Costa Rica takes a more forceful stance against the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship

Q COSTA RICA — The government of Laura Fernández has recalled its Chargé d'Affaires in Nicaragua,...
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How Democracies Fall: Six Warning Signs of...

Q COSTA RICA — In Latin America, the transition from democracy to autocracy has evolved from...
Latin America

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

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

Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua plans to scrap elections –...

Q REPORTS (Felix Wiebrecht, Lecturer in Politics, University of Liverpool)...
Latin America

Former U.S. mission chief does not rule out similar...

Q24N — Former U.S. mission chief to Nicaragua, Kevin O'Reilly,...
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2026 World Cup is being played in the shadow...

Q REPORTS — Although the legendary Argentine player Diego Maradona...

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Costa Rica takes a more forceful stance...

Q COSTA RICA — The government of Laura Fernández has recalled its Chargé d'Affaires in Nicaragua,...
Colombia

Central America offers Colombia aid in the aftermath of...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama,...
Latin America

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

Q24N — For decades, Daniel Ortega was surrounded by men...
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U.S. Dollar in Colombia Continues to Fall

Q24N (Colombia) The U.S. dollar took a hit in Colombia...

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Costa Rica reiterates suspension of all travel to the Middle East due to the risk of further escalation of the conflic

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica's Foreign Ministry reiterated its recommendation on Tuesday to suspend all...
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Visa revoked! The United States warns visitors

Q COSTA RICA — In a stern reminder to travelers,...
The Second Column

More Canadian visitors for the upcomiong high season

Q COSTA RICA — The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR)...
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Guanacaste to Launch Direct Flight to Washington with United Airlines

Q COSTA RICA — The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR)...
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San José Airport will debut eGates for Costa Ricans

Q COSTA RICA — The Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)...
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San Jose Airport Launches SJO Fast Track to Expedite Departures and Arrivals

Q COSTA RICA — The Juan Santamaría (San José) International Airport (SJO) has implemented...

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Chris Hemsworth is enjoying his vacation in Costa Rica

Q COSTA RICA — Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, internationally...
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“I was devastated”: Laura Fernández opened her heart and revealed how a divorce, faith, and her family shaped the path that led her to...

Q COSTA RICA — Accustomed to answering questions about security, the economy, or government decisions, this...
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Barrio Escalante transforms into a corner of Canada with a food festival, eh!

Q COSTARICA — Barrio Escalante is celebrating Canadian gastronomy...

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