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Winners of Costa Rica Fishackathon create tool to help track fuel subsidies for fishing

Tech firm ImagineXYZ won the Costa Rica Fishackathon 2016 with the idea for a digital remora that would help better track the use of fuel subsidies for fishing boats.

Uber Costa Rica drops fares 20 percent and some drivers aren’t happy

The ride-hailing company says the fare drop will benefit drivers by spurring greater demand, but several chauffeurs complain that the price gouge comes as many have been struggling to cover their expenses.

Intel’s Vince Guglielmetti wants more Costa Rican engineers

What started as a manufacturing plant now handles finance, HR, engineering and more for the silicon giant. The company's biggest challenge now is finding enough Costa Rican talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math to continue to grow.

Internet by light promises to leave Wi-Fi eating dust

Connecting your smartphone to the web with just a lamp -- that is the promise of Li-Fi, featuring Internet access 100 times faster than Wi-Fi with revolutionary wireless technology.

Uber gets $200 million for international expansion

After meeting with taxi unions, Presidency Minister Sergio Alfaro said Uber, valued at $50 billion, has a “strong negative social impact” on Costa Rica.

Facebook topped $1.5 billion in quarterly profit at end of last year

Facebook on Wednesday reported that its quarterly profit more than doubled as its ranks of users swelled during the past year.
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Costa Rica’s San Carlos Hospital Under Fire for 26-Year Appointment Waits

Patients at San Carlos Hospital in northern Costa Rica are facing staggering delays for medical appointments, with some waits stretching as far as 26...

Argentina’s Baez Eliminated by Darderi at Australian Open

Sebastian Baez's strong start to the 2026 season hit a roadblock on Thursday at the Australian Open, where the Argentine fell in the second...

Guatemala Gang Violence Surge Exposes Security Weaknesses

The recent spike in gang violence in Guatemala has exposed weaknesses in the country’s security apparatus, but it has also fueled allegations of a...

Laura Fernández Leads Costa Rica Polls with First-Round Win in Sight Ahead

Laura Fernández, the conservative candidate backed by the ruling party, holds a commanding lead in the race for Costa Rica's presidency, with recent polls...