TCRN STAFF

FIFA unveiled the three official mascots of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The chosen ones are Maple, a Canadian moose; Zayu, a Mexican jaguar; and Clutch, an American eagle. Each […]

85% of the young population in the Greater Metropolitan Area of San José are interested in voting in the upcoming February elections. However, potential youth voter turnout is influenced by highly variable demographic factors and significant exposure to misinformation. This is summarized in a study conducted jointly by the United […]

The most recent study, conducted jointly by the Political Threshold program of the Institute for Social Studies in Population (Idespo) and the Science, Technology, Society, and Innovation Program of the School of Sociology at the National University (UNA), found concerns about Artificial Intelligence (AI). The survey was conducted from May […]

Although Costa Rica celebrates its Independence Day on September 15th, along with the rest of the Central American countries, a historical perspective suggests that the commemoration should be on October 29th, the date on which the colonial authorities finally accepted the declaration in 1821. Very seriously Cartago, which was then […]

Costa Rica once again earns a place on the world map of fine cacao. On September 23, 2025, in Rome, Italy, the organizers of the international “Cacao of Excellence 2025” competition announced this year’s 50 best cacaos, one of which is produced by Hacienda Dos Lagunas, located in Siquirres, Limón. […]

When we talk about violence against older adults, many think of blows or shoves. But the reality is much more painful and silent. Abandonment, scams, indifference, and humiliation hurt as much as, or more than, a blow, because they destroy trust, dignity, and the will to live. October 1st, the […]

October is shaping up to be a wetter-than-normal month in much of Costa Rica, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). The Pacific coast, the Central Valley, Guatuso, Los Chiles, and Upala could see up to 15% more rainfall than average. In contrast, the Caribbean will maintain a drier pattern, […]

The Costa Rican Caribbean will shine at the 2025 National Arts Festival (FNA). And that’s why this week’s cultural agenda will be dedicated to this great cultural scene, where more than 400 artists will celebrate the province’s diversity, heritage, and creativity. The six cantons of Limón—Guápiles, Guácimo, Matina, Siquirres, Talamanca, […]

The National Auditorium Theater announces the search for talent for its next major production: a new musical version of the classic “The Little Prince,” which will premiere in February 2026. This proposal, which comes from the famous Corrientes Street in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of Argentine musicals, “promises a contemporary, […]

On the morning of Friday, September 26, various institutions launched a guide for investing in tourism in Costa Rica. This is a consultation document that will be available to thousands of investors around the world. The document was created by the United Nations Tourism Office (UN Tourism) and the Development […]