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From Bookie to “Pura Vida”: A True Costa Rica Expat Story

Tico Times - June 13, 2025

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Costa Rica’s Social Crisis Deepens Amid Political Clashes

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Costa Rica’s Court Defends Journalists Against Presidential Overreach

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IMF Approves $1.5 Billion Flexible Credit Line for Costa Rica

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HRW: Trump Deports 200 Migrants to Costa Rica After Abuse

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The government of U.S. President Donald Trump “unjustly” expelled 200 migrants to Costa Rica—including children—after holding them “in abusive detention conditions,” the NGO Human...

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Costa Rica’s Housing Crisis Persists Amid High Rents and Subsidy Cuts

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In Costa Rica, the dream of owning a home remains out of reach for many, as high rental costs and budget cuts to housing...

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International Rowing Championship in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Presses U.S. to Lift 10% Export Tariff in High-Stakes Talks

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Costa Rica has launched urgent negotiations with the United States to overturn a 10% tariff on its exports, imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration...

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Costa Rica Faces Growing Democratic Challenges, Experts Warn

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The deterioration of democracy in Costa Rica is a problem that should raise alarms and draw the attention of the population, according to experts....

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Costa Rica May Gardening: Tips and Tricks for a Bountiful Harvest

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May is perhaps the most important gardening month of the year in Costa Rica. Farmers across the country are planting their crops this month,...

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IACHR Warns of Attacks on Journalists in Costa Rica

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The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) expressed concern over attacks by the...

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Costa Rica’s Foreign Investment Falls to Decade Low

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Foreign direct investment (FDI), a cornerstone of Costa Rica’s economy, has taken a significant hit, according to a recent report by fDi Intelligence. Our...