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Protesters Rally Outside U.S. Embassy in San José Against Venezuela Intervention

Tico Times - January 4, 2026

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Political Campaigns Ramp Up in Costa Rica as Holiday Ban Ends

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Costa Rica’s Festive New Year Traditions in the Pura Vida Spirit

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Costa Rica’s Colón Strength in Central America Tests National Competitiveness

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Costa Rica President Chaves Retains Immunity in Electoral Probe Vote

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President Rodrigo Chaves sidestepped a potential removal from office for the second time this year when lawmakers turned down a bid to strip his...

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President Chaves’ Political Future Hangs on Costa Rica Immunity Decision

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President Rodrigo Chaves stands before a critical test today as lawmakers convene to decide on lifting his immunity, opening the door to an investigation...

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Costa Rican Christmas Traditions: The Nativity Scene

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Christmas is a very special celebration for Ticos (Costa Ricans, as most of the readers of the Tico Times already know, are affectionately known...

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Costa Rica’s Medical Devices Lead 2025 Exports

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Costa Rica's economy has seen a strong push from its medical device industry this year, which now stands as the country's primary export category....

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Costa Rica Assembly to Vote on Chaves Immunity Lift

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The Legislative Assembly has set December 16 for a key plenary session to vote on removing President Rodrigo Chaves' immunity. The move follows a...

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MarViva Urges Costa Rica Presidential Hopefuls to Focus on Ocean Protection

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Fundación MarViva has rolled out a set of five key priorities for candidates vying for the presidency in the 2026 elections. The group, which...

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Chinese Embassy Warns Costa Rican Candidate Over Taiwan Ties

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The Chinese Embassy here has told presidential candidate Eliécer Feinzaig to stop meddling in China's affairs and avoid actions that could harm relations between...

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No Army in Costa Rica: How a 1948 Decision Changed Central America

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On December 1, 1948, José Figueres Ferrer, President of the Founding Junta of the Second Republic, officially abolished the Costa Rican army by symbolically...

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EU to Send First Observer Mission for Costa Rica’s 2026 Elections

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The European Union has agreed to send an observer mission to monitor the country's national elections for the first time, marking a new step...

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In Memory of Carlos Alvarado Valverde: A Highly Regarded Authority on Costa Rican Security

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Carlos Alvarado Valverde, former director of the Coast Guard, former head of the Costa Rican Drug Control Institute (ICD), and respected security analyst, died...