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Infamous Hotel Del Rey Closed By Costa Rica Authorities

The Hotel Del Rey, a well-known hotel, casino, and bar in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica, had a controversial past due to its association with “The Brothers” investment scheme and large number of escorts. It was shut down in 2001 and reopened as a bar/hotel without the casino but recently shut down again for lack of payment. It will forever be remembered as a part of Costa Rica’s wild history.

Costa Rica: A Mighty Voice From A Tiny Nation

President Rodrigo Chaves of Costa Rica has implemented structural reforms to break up monopolies, opening up markets for rice production, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry. Costa Rica is one of the first nations in Latin America to have a fully-implemented 5G system, and it has become a hub for biomedical microchip products. The country is negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement with Ecuador and is set to join the Pacific Alliance. Bank of America has praised the budget proposed by Costa Rica’s government to Congress for 2023, and the country is a destination of choice for foreign investors due to its commitment to environmental conservation, tourism, and investment opportunities.

Jack Dorsey, Twitter Co-Founder, Spotted in Costa Rica

Jack Patrick Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, is currently in Costa Rica where he has been enjoying the natural beauty of the country. Dorsey has visited the country multiple times in the past and in 2020 announced that he was moving there for at least six months to work remotely and immerse himself in the local culture. Costa Rica’s position as a hotspot for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation in recent years may be of interest to Dorsey, who has a real-time net worth of $4.1B, and could potentially lead to new partnerships and collaborations.

Gisele Bündchen talks about her love for Costa Rica

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen revealed in a recent interview with Vanity Fair that she loves visiting Costa Rica, particularly the tranquil town of Santa Teresa, where she enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in outdoor activities such as horseback riding and playing sports with her kids. Bündchen also expressed her desire to live in Costa Rica full-time. Regarding her divorce from Tom Brady, Bündchen stated that she is focused on her family and job, and wants her ex-husband to be happy. She also dismissed rumors about her relationship with Valente.

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Is Costa Rica Losing Its Green Edge? Report Warns of Policy Shift

Costa Rica’s reputation as a global environmental leader is under threat, according to a new State of the Nation report. The document criticizes the...

Nicaragua closes 15 NGOs amid rising tensions with the Catholic Church

The Nicaraguan government shut down 15 NGOs, including six religious ones, according to decrees published this Friday in the official newspaper La Gaceta. One...

Runway Repairs Force Temporary Shutdown of Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport

The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, commonly known as Guanacaste Airport, will be closed on Friday, November 15, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,...

Temporary Closure of Costa Rica National Parks Due to Severe Weather

Due to adverse weather conditions caused by the effects of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC-MINAE) in Costa Rica...

Costa Rica Falls to Panama in Nations League Quarter-Final

Costa Rica lost a sixth consecutive game against neighbors Panama on Thursday night thanks to a solitary goal from José Fajardo in the first...

Panama Floods Claim 11 Lives as Government Declares State of Emergency

Eleven people have died in Panama due to storms that, over the last twelve days, have caused over 100 million dollars in losses from...

Costa Rica Faces Floods and Landslides as Tropical Depression Moves In

Costa Rica is facing another round of heavy rainfall as Tropical Depression 19, now circulating in the Caribbean Sea, moves closer to the country....

Costa Rican Chocolate Maker Sibö Triumphs at World Competition

In a sweet victory for Costa Rica, local chocolatier Sibö has proven that the country's cacao is among the world's finest. After qualifying in...

Fentanyl Trafficking Suspect Extradited from Costa Rica to New York

On Wednesday, Costa Rica extradited a Mexican-American man, identified only by his last name Clériga, to the United States on charges related to fentanyl...

Controversy Surrounds El Salvador Military Aid in Costa Rica

On Wednesday, a group of military personnel from the Armed Forces of El Salvador arrived in Costa Rica as part of an aid brigade...