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U.S. Removes Tariffs on Costa Rican Exports

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The United States has removed reciprocal tariffs on several Costa Rican agricultural exports, a move that promises relief for local producers here and could...
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Costa Rica’s Chaves Calls Immunity Case a Political Lynching

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Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves said Friday he is the victim of a “shameless political lynching” during an appearance before a legislative committee that...
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Uber Drivers in Costa Rica Join Union for Labor Rights and Benefits

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A growing number of Uber drivers here have affiliated with the Union of Public and Private Employees (SIFUP) to press a collective claim...
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Group Unveils Vision to Upgrade Limón Costa Rica

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Eco Innovation Group has released a detailed redevelopment plan for Limón, aiming to turn the Caribbean city into a key economic center for Costa...
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Costa Rica Tops Latin America in Electric Vehicle Adoption

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Electric vehicles hit a milestone in Costa Rica last month, claiming over a quarter of all new vehicle registrations for the first time. Data...
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Costa Rica Braces for Third Cold Front with Rain and Winds Expected

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Everyone needs ready themselves for rough weather as the third cold front of the season moves in. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) states that...
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Amazon Bazaar App Launches in Costa Rica with Products Under $10

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Amazon rolled out its new Amazon Bazaar app here in Costa Rica giving shoppers access to thousands of low-cost products in fashion, home goods,...
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Costa Rica Introduces Specialized Driving Tests for 2026 Licenses

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Costa Rica's government has introduced a major update to the driver's licensing process, requiring specialized theoretical exams based on vehicle type starting next year....
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Costa Rica’s PLP Confirms Campaign Continues as Feinzaig Recovers

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Eliécer Feinzaig, presidential candidate and congressman for the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), was discharged from San José’s Hospital Metropolitano on Friday, one week after...
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Spine-Tingling Costa Rican Folklore Tales

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Some of these legends pack a frightening punch; other tales are downright wacky (i.e. el Macho Chingo).
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Costa Rica Eyes Complete Vape Ban to Combat Rising Teen Use and Risks

A lawmaker from Costa Rica's ruling party has introduced a bill to outlaw vapes entirely, targeting their import, sale, and use across the country....
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Trump Pardon Frees Ex Honduran President Hernández Before Crucial Vote

Juan Orlando Hernández has a kind of luck that borders on a miracle. Born in a very poor household, he rose to become president...
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Costa Rica’s La Fortuna Waterfall Ranks in Top 1% Globally on TripAdvisor

La Fortuna Waterfall in Costa Rica received TripAdvisor's "Best of the Best" award for the second straight year in the Travellers' Choice 2025 rankings....
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Spirit Airlines Starts Nonstop Flights to Belize from Fort Lauderdale

Spirit Airlines has started nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Belize City, marking a new option for travelers heading to Central America. The service...
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