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Costa Rica’s elections tribunal blames the Super Bowl for low voter turnout abroad

Last Sunday's presidential election marked the first time that Costa Ricans could vote from abroad. But not many of them did -- and part of the problem might've been the major event occurring that same day in the United States, the Super Bowl.

Turnout low in first vote abroad, as Tico expats prefer Luis Guillermo Solís

Nearly eight out of 10 Costa Ricans registered to vote abroad in Sunday's presidential elections decided to stay home. This is the first time Ticos could vote from other countries, and the turnout was less than stellar.
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What JetBlue’s Multi-Billion Dollar Debt Means for Costa Rica Flights

JetBlue creditors have hired restructuring advisers as the airline's bonds slid to 42 cents on the dollar, raising questions about its Costa Rica routes.

Your 2027 Marchamo Is Lower if You Drive a Private Car

If you drive a private car, your 2027 marchamo is probably a little cheaper than last year's. The National Insurance Institute (INS) puts the...

Forbes Picks Costa Rica’s Rancho Pacifico to Beat the Crowds

A Forbes feature names Rancho Pacifico, a 20-guest rainforest resort above Uvita, among its top shoulder-season escapes from the crowds.

Costa Rica Researchers Study Pollution Exposure in Ostional Sea Turtles

Researchers are examining olive ridley sea turtles at Ostional for exposure to antibiotic-resistance genes as part of a broader investigation into marine pollution. Details...