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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 Joins Forces in Bid to Host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Costa Rica has stepped into the global spotlight with a joint bid to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside the United States,...
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Costa Rican Junior Tennis Gains Momentum with Korneva’s ITF Victory

Alexandra Korneva lifted the trophy at the ITF J30 San José this past weekend, capping a strong performance that highlights how local tournaments here...
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Honduras Presidential Contest Tightens for Candidate Backed by Trump

Nasry Asfura, the candidate backed by US president Donald Trump, and his rival Salvador Nasralla, also from the right, remained in a tight battle...
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Costa Rica Prepares the San Jose Airport for Future Passenger Use

Officials have outlined the Master Plan for our Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose through 2042, but details focus mainly on near-term work...
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