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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...

Costa Rica Puma Makes Miraculous Recovery

A puma survived a vehicle collision in La Fortuna de San Carlos and returned to the wild after officials provided veterinary care. The incident...

Yard House Opens First International Restaurant in Costa Rica

Yard House opened its first restaurant outside the United States in Costa Rica. The U.S. chain selected the country for its international expansion and...

Costa Rica Migration Chief Admits No Plan for US Migrant Deal

Confusion over Costa Rica’s new agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants grew Tuesday as the director of migration said his office...

Costa Rica President Elect Laura Fernández Backs US Migration Deal

President-elect Laura Fernández defended Costa Rica’s new migration agreement with the United States on Tuesday, arguing that the deal gives the country flexibility while...
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Trump Inspired Pressure on Journalists Alarms RSF in Latin America

The director general of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Thibaut Bruttin, warned of the danger posed to journalism in Latin America by several presidents following...

Costa Rica Real Estate Escrow Rules Explained for Foreign Buyers

There is a big difference between an escrow contract and a trust contract. In the escrow contract one party places certain funds in the...

DEA Renews Extradition Request for Alleged Drug Trafficker

U.S. authorities have renewed their push to extradite Jonathan Álvarez Alfaro, the Costa Rican suspect known as “El Profe” or “Gato,” reviving a case...

Costa Rica Advances Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 14

Costa Rican lawmakers moved forward Tuesday with a bill that would sharply limit minors’ access to social media, after the Legislative Assembly’s Youth, Children...