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Costa Rica’s New Dog and Cat Breeding Rules Take Effect

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Costa Rica has put into effect a new regulatory framework for the breeding and sale of dogs and cats, a major change for an...
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Costa Rica’s New Lake Arenal Tourism Law Draws Conflict-of-Interest Questions

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A governing-party lawmaker promoted and voted for a new law legalizing tourism and commercial activity around Lake Arenal without disclosing that her family owns...
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Surviving Costa Rican Fisherman Says Two Crewmates Died at Sea

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Just hours after Costa Rica celebrated the rescue of a second fisherman who survived nearly a week adrift in the Pacific Ocean, new details...
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Second Miracle in Guanacaste: Another Fisherman Found Alive After Six Days at Sea

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Costa Rica woke up this Sunday to extraordinary news from the Pacific coast. Abraham Ríos, a 28-year-old fisherman who had been missing since the...
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Lost at Sea: Costa Rica’s Fishing Communities Face Growing Pressure

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Four fishermen from the Roxana II remain missing in Costa Rica’s North Pacific after rough seas linked to Tropical Storm Cristina caused multiple boating...
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La Carpio Shows Signs of Change After Years Marked by Poverty

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Years ago the name La Carpio stood for extreme poverty, homes made of corregated metal and recycled wood, and high crime. That's all changed....
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Rural Women Lead Climate Resilience Efforts in Costa Rica’s Farming Communities

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Rural women in Costa Rica are playing a growing role in climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and food security, with new support from United Nations-backed...
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Costa Rica’s 2026 Growth Forecast Trimmed by World Bank

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The World Bank lowered its 2026 growth forecast for Costa Rica to 3.5%, a modest downgrade that places the country in line with other...
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Costa Rica watches the dollar climb after four years of a rising colón

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After spending most of 2026 near record lows, the U.S. dollar has clawed back a little ground in Costa Rica over the past two...
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Costa Rica Tax Revenue Keeps Falling as UNA Economists Urge Fiscal Reform

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A public university research center has called a comprehensive fiscal reform "necessary and urgent," warning that Costa Rica's tax revenue has been sliding since...
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Costa Rica Braces for Wetter Weekend as Two Tropical Waves Approach

Two tropical waves are expected to cross Costa Rica between today and Sunday, adding instability to the weather and raising the chance of heavier...
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Costa Rica President Floats Referendum on Crucitas Gold Mining

President Laura Fernández said the government could take the Crucitas mining issue to a national referendum if a bill to allow regulated open-pit gold...
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Cuba Weighs Major Economic Reforms After Raúl Castro Gives Approval

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro gave his approval Wednesday to a package of economic reforms debated by top representatives of the Communist Party, Cuba’s...
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Costa Rica Residency Delays in 2026: What Foreign Residents Should Expect

For many foreigners planning to live in Costa Rica, the residency process in 2026 has required one essential quality: patience. Applicants are currently facing delays...
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