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Why Falling Prices in Costa Rica Are a Warning Sign for Jobs Growth and Debt

According to data released this week by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), the country recorded a -2.53% year-over-year inflation rate in...

Lawmakers Question Chaves’ Move to Appoint President-Elect Fernández as Minister

Lawmakers from multiple parties have raised concerns over President Rodrigo Chaves' recent appointment of president-elect Laura Fernández as Minister of the Presidency. The decision,...

Costa Rica’s president-elect takes cabinet post to manage transition

Costa Rica’s president-elect, right-wing politician Laura Fernández, was sworn in on Wednesday as chief of staff to organize the transfer of power, an unprecedented...

Costa Rica’s Elections Deliver First-Ever Female Majority in Legislative Assembly

In a landmark development for gender representation, women have claimed 30 of the 57 seats in Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly after the February 1...

Two Costa Ricans Headed to US After Court Upholds Extradition Ruling

Judges on the Court of Appeals in San José have confirmed the extradition of two Costa Rican citizens to the United States to face...

OAS Applauds Costa Rica Election Success Amid Calls for Finance Overhaul

The Organization of American States (OAS) has given Costa Rica high marks for its national elections on February 1, calling the process transparent and...

What First Round Victory Means for Costa Rica’s New President

Laura Fernández secured the presidency of Costa Rica on February 1, 2026, with 48.3 percent of the vote. She cleared the 40 percent mark...

Costa Rica President-elect announces plan that points to a concentration of power

The president-elect of Costa Rica, the right-wing Laura Fernández, announced on Monday an ambitious plan to reform the state, which her critics say points...

Voter Turnout Rises in Costa Rica as Abstention Drops

Sunday’s election day brings good news for all of Costa Rica: voter abstention decreased. This means that more people decided to participate in these...

Laura Fernandez wins Costa Rica Presidency in the First Round

Laura Fernández won Costa Rica’s presidential election in the first round today, after early official results showed her clearing the 40% threshold required to...
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US Authorizes Oil and Gas Sales to Cuba Under Strict Conditions

The United States is authorizing the sale of oil and gas to Cuba, provided companies ensure the fuel will go to citizens and businesses...

The International Arts Festival Returns to Costa Rica for Its 37th Edition

The International Arts Festival (FIA) returns to San José from March 20 to 29 for its 37th edition. The public event brings more than...

Airbnb Users in Costa Rica Face April Deadline to Accept New Terms

Airbnb hosts and guests in Costa Rica have until April 20th to accept the platform’s updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy if they...

Winter Storm in U.S. Northeast Cancels and Delays Flights at Costa Rica Airports

Passengers at Costa Rica’s two main international airports faced cancellations and long delays this week as a powerful winter storm in the northeastern United...