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In a recent exposé titled “‘We used to give hope to the world’: Costa Rica’s Environmental Stewardship in Decline?” The Guardian sheds light on the concerning downward trajectory of the nation’s commitment to environmental protection. The article commences by underscoring Costa Rica’s problem with agrochemicals and their far-reaching consequences on […]

This weekend, the traditional Festival of Lights will take place in San José, and as a result, several measures are set to impact road circulation, according to announcements made by the authorities. The Festival of Light, a highly anticipated event, is a collaborative effort involving various entities, including the Municipality […]

Costa Rica’s dollar exchange rate has plunged below ¢530, marking its lowest level since February 18, 2014, when it closed at ¢528.33 in the Foreign Exchange Market (MONEX). This unexpected dip has raised eyebrows among experts, with some predicting the potential for further decline in the coming days. Economist Alberto […]

The government of El Salvador announced this Monday that it will issue bitcoin bonds in the first quarter of 2024, with whose funds it is planned to finance the construction of a city called “Bitcoin City” in the east of the country. “The Volcano Bond has just received regulatory approval […]

The ongoing search for an uncle and nephew reported missing while kayaking on the Tarcoles River, in Escobal de Atenas, Alajuela, has taken a grim turn. Relatives involved in the search efforts stumbled upon what appears to be human remains within the river’s vicinity. The Costa Rican Red Cross, which […]

Former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo appears in court this Wednesday, accused of corruption during his administration, in a case that also involves former leader Juan Orlando Hernández, who is imprisoned for drug trafficking in the United States. Melvin Duarte, spokesperson for the Supreme Court of Justice, said that former President […]

The cost of electricity in Costa Rica could increase between 5.14% and 17.13% as of January 1, 2024. The Regulatory Authority of Public Services (ARESEP) is processing a file through which it intends to charge customers the Variable Generation Cost (CVG). The CVG is the additional expense incurred by the […]

The financial closure of the company CISA Exportadora, the main marketer of Nicaraguan coffee, caused concern among local producers and the government, which on Wednesday offered support to coffee growers. Coffee producers told local media that the company, which exports an average of 69 million kilos of coffee, suspended operations […]

Costa Rican authorities conducted a major coordinated police operation over the weekend, sweeping through Limón, Puntarenas and the capital of San José to execute arrests and seizures while beefing up security presence nationwide. The Public Force Operations Directorate reported 43 total arrests during the raids – including 11 fugitives wanted […]

Marriott International recently revealed ambitious expansion plans in Costa Rica, thanks to a new strategic alliance with local hospitality leader Enjoy Group. The companies will introduce two new Autograph Collection branded hotels by late 2025, tapping into surging tourism demand across Costa Rica’s wealth of nature destinations. The newly announced […]