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Costa Rica Takes in Second Group of Deportees from the United States

Tico Times - April 19, 2026

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Costa Rica Assembly Races the Clock on Sanction Against Fabricio Alvarado

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Expomóvil 2026 Opens in Belén with 350 Models

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Costa Rica Says Deported Migrants May Seek Asylum Over Return Fears

Costa Rica INS Dismissals Prompt Outrage Over Unequal Labor Rules

Rules for some and not for others as Costa Rica’s INS admits firing pregnant workers and employees days from retirement. The INS case cuts...

Despite Costa Rica Deal, U.S. Still Seeks to Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The U.S. government told a federal judge Tuesday that it still intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even after Costa Rica agreed...

Don’t Get Caught in the Rain: Costa Rica’s Weather Forecast for This Week

The Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) is forecasting variable conditions across Costa Rica this week, with weak trade winds driving heat, humidity, and afternoon storm...

Costa Rica Oversight Body Warns U.S. Deportation Deal Could Trigger Rights Violations

A Costa Rican oversight body is warning that the country risks repeating human rights violations if it moves ahead with a new agreement to...

Costa Rica Included in New U.S. Greater North America Security Strategy

Costa Rica has been folded into a new U.S. strategic concept that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls “Greater North America,” a label the Trump...

Costa Rica Takes Over Leadership of the OAS Permanent Council

Costa Rica took over the rotating chair of the Organization of American States Permanent Council today, placing Ambassador Alejandra Solano at the head of...

A Closer look at Costa Rica’s New Role in Deportations from The United States

To most Americans, Costa Rica is a place of jungle canopy tours, pristine beaches, and the national motto "Pura Vida." It is not the...

Costa Rica Road Death Rate Up to Five Times Higher Than Europe

Costa Rica’s road death rate is running up to five times higher than that of some Western European countries, a gap that road safety...

Costa Rica Blocks Tárcoles Crocodile Deck Permits as Officials Push Back

Controversy has erupted over construction of a crocodile viewing deck next to the bridge that spans the Tárcoles River in Garabito. Environmental lawyer Walter...

Costa Rica to Accept 25 Deportees From the US Each Week

Costa Rica’s new migration agreement with the United States is starting to look less like a one-off diplomatic gesture and more like a regular...

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Costa Rica Cracks Down on Unauthorized Tours and Illegal Park Entry

Costa Rica will begin enforcing new fines on April 30 against people who enter national parks and other protected wild areas through illegal access...

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Costa Rica Releases New Collectible Coin Honoring Arenal Volcano

Costa Rica will release a new ₡25 coin on Wednesday that pays tribute to Arenal Volcano, putting one of Alajuela’s best-known landmarks into the...

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Costa Rica Sees Increase in Reckless Driving Cases on Major Highways

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