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HRW: Trump Deports 200 Migrants to Costa Rica After Abuse

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...

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

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

International Rowing Championship in Costa Rica

The 2025 American Beach Sprint Championship of Coastal Rowing will be held from May 24 to 25 at the Punta Leona Beach Club &...

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

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...

Costa Rica Faces Growing Democratic Challenges, Experts Warn

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

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

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

IACHR Warns of Attacks on Journalists in Costa Rica

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...

Costa Rica’s Foreign Investment Falls to Decade Low

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...
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The Hidden Costs of Living in Costa Rica: Tariffs, Monopolies, and More

‘Tariffs’ is one of the buzzwords of 2025. Defined as taxes imposed by one country on goods imported from another country, tariffs are essentially...

Panama Police Clash with Protesters Over Pension Reform Near Costa Rica Border

Police and protesters clashed in Panama on Saturday during an operation to clear a highway near the Costa Rican border, where teachers and Indigenous...

Costa Rica’s President Stirs Debate with Oil Exploration Stance

President Rodrigo Chaves has sparked controversy with his recent comments on oil exploration and the Escazú Agreement, defending his positions in an interview with...