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August ends with deflation of -0.11%, so why isn’t it being felt in our wallets?

Q COSTA RICA — At the end of August, inflation in Costa Rica once again registered a negative rate, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). The monthly variation was -0.11%, while...
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Why are Costa Ricans seeking asylum?

Q COSTA RICA — For decades, Costa Rica has been a destination country for...
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Political violence in Costa Rica reaches alarming levels

Q COSTA RICA — In the first 100 days of Laura Fernández's administration, political...
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Tropical wave 41 will enter Costa Rica today!

Q COSTA RICA — This year’s rainy season in Costa Rica has been anything...
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Business travel costs more than what appears on the bill

Q — Business travel expenses often go beyond what appears on the official invoice,...

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Why are Costa Ricans seeking asylum?

Q COSTA RICA — For decades, Costa Rica has been a destination country for refugees. However,...
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Trump posts fantasy map showing his version of the United States of America!

RICO's Q — Yesterday, I shared that President Laura Fernández has been thinking about permitting U.S....
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Political violence in Costa Rica reaches alarming levels

Q COSTA RICA — In the first 100 days of Laura Fernández's administration, political violence against...
Inflation

August ends with deflation of -0.11%, so why isn’t it being felt in our wallets?

Q COSTA RICA — At the end of August, inflation in Costa Rica once again registered...
Weather

Tropical wave 41 will enter Costa Rica today!

Q COSTA RICA — This year’s rainy season in Costa Rica has been anything but typical....

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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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A Quick Word About Over-hyped Panama vs Costa Rica for Living...

Q (Guest Post) Recently, Panama has received a lot of buzz and unwarranted publicity in the...
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What would it mean if the United States were able to...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica, known for its long-standing commitment to peace, abolished its military...
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Business travel costs more than what appears on the bill

Q — Business travel expenses often go beyond what appears on the official invoice, according to...
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Coastal Property Prices Surge in Costa Rica: 85% of Residents Report...

Q COSTA RICA — Vacationing on one of Costa Rica's beaches no longer just involves considering...
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Imperial replaces its logo with words like “mae” and “pura vida”

Q COSTA RICA — Heineken Costa Rica will temporarily use words like “diay,” “mae,” “tuanis,” and...
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Why did the US pause immigration visa...

Q COSTA RICA — The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it was temporarily suspending all immigration...
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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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Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua plans to scrap elections –...

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Daniel Ortega’s regime to Costa Rica: “We...

Q COSTA RICA — After asserting that Nicaragua's affairs are the exclusive domain of its citizens...
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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...
Nicaragua

Daniel Ortega regime will launch a platform to spy...

Q24N  — Cameras, drones, and robot dogs are the key...

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Business travel costs more than what appears on the bill

Q — Business travel expenses often go beyond what appears on the official invoice, according to...
Travel

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...
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Visa revoked! The United States warns visitors

Q COSTA RICA — In a stern reminder to travelers,...
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More Canadian visitors for the upcomiong high season

Q COSTA RICA — The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR)...
Travel

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) or San José Airport...

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Comic Con Costa Rica returns with international guests and more family activities

Q COSTA RICA — Comic Con Costa Rica will return on October 24 and 25 with...

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