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The Archdiocese of El Salvador on Sunday rejected the possibility of President Nayib Bukele’s government lifting the total ban on mining in the Central American country. The ban, in place since 2017, is viewed by the church as essential to preventing harm to the population. The statement comes after Bukele […]

The U.S. dollar has been steadily losing value in Costa Rica. On Thursday, November 28, the buying rate was ₡506.55, and the selling rate was ₡513.17, down slightly from the ₡505 and ₡510 observed the previous Wednesday. Experts suggest that this downward trend might continue, potentially pushing the dollar below […]

Costa Rica has intercepted five individuals with suspected terrorism links among the estimated 350,000 migrants passing through the country this year en route to the United States. “Costa Rica is the only country in the Americas that records every individual crossing its borders,” Security Minister Mario Zamora said, highlighting the […]

At a depth of 11 meters off the coast of Panama, German aerospace engineer Rüdiger Koch has been living for two months in a capsule attached to a futuristic house built over the waters of the Caribbean Sea. With his unusual adventure, which he plans to continue for another two […]

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a nationwide Green Alert on Friday as Costa Rica prepares for the arrival of Cold Front No. 3, expected to hit the country today amid already unstable weather conditions. This alert comes as the nation grapples with high humidity levels across southern Central America, […]

The recent statement by the Central American Episcopal Secretariat (Sedac) calling for a mining ban in the region aligns with ongoing developments in El Salvador, where President Nayib Bukele has proposed ending the country’s metals mining ban. This news story provides additional context to the regional debate on mining activities […]

Costa Rica’s state oil refinery RECOPE switched to manual operations Wednesday after a ransomware attack targeted its computer systems, marking the second cyberattack on a major government institution this month. While fuel sales continue without interruption, RECOPE has directed all staff to avoid using digital platforms as cybersecurity teams assess […]

Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber has ruled against a proposed referendum on recreational cannabis, citing conflicts with international treaties. The decision halts efforts to bring the issue to a nationwide vote and has reignited debate over the country’s approach to marijuana legislation. The court found that the proposed legislation violates key […]

In a move that has sparked debate over economic potential and environmental risks, President Rodrigo Chaves announced Wednesday that his government plans to re-legalize open-pit mining. The practice, banned in 2010, has long been at odds with Costa Rica’s reputation as a global environmental leader. “We are sitting on a […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of the runway at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, a critical hub for Costa Rica’s tourism industry. Delays and the eventual suspension of repairs, coupled with heavy rains, have rendered the runway partially inoperable […]