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Costa Rica Upholds Inmate Voting Tradition in Crime-Focused 2026 Presidential Race

Thousands of inmates across Costa Rica cast their ballots on Sunday, February 1, during the presidential and legislative elections, as authorities set up polling...

Costa Rica election 2026 hinges on security, prisons, and Chaves legacy

Costa Ricans elect a president this Sunday, with ruling-party candidate Laura Fernández the clear favorite, buoyed by promises of a tough crackdown on crime...

Crowds Rush to TSE for Voter IDs Before Costa Rica’s 2026 Elections

Citizens formed long queues at the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) offices across our country in the days leading up to the national elections. People...

Final Debate Sharpens Voter Choices Ahead of Costa Rica’s Election

Five presidential candidates faced off in the final televised debate on Thursday night, laying out their visions for tackling Costa Rica's pressing challenges in...

Costa Rican Artists Warn of Authoritarian Threats in Pre-Election Video

Over 30 Costa Rican artists have released a video titled "Voces por la democracia" to speak out against authoritarian threats facing the country. The...

Costa Rica Faces Job Losses as Amazon Slashes Thousands in Global Overhaul

Amazon confirmed that its latest round of job cuts has reached Costa Rica, where the company operates one of its largest hubs outside the...

Russian Family Deported from US Faces Ongoing Uncertainty in Costa Rica

A Russian family sent from the United States to Costa Rica under shifting U.S. immigration rules continues to navigate legal and personal challenges almost...

Costa Rica Presidential Election Could End in First Round

Conservative candidate Laura Fernández has increased her chances of winning Costa Rica’s presidency in the first round next Sunday, according to a poll released...

Costa Rican Journalists Face Rising Hate Speech, Study Warns of Hostile Shift

Journalists in Costa Rica face a tougher environment than in past years, with nearly half reporting derogatory or hateful speech aimed at them. A...

Canatur and FECOP Urge Coastal Costa Ricans to Vote in New Turnout Drive

Canatur and the Costa Rican Federation of Sport Fishing, FECOP, have launched a joint campaign aimed at boosting voter turnout in Costa Rica’s coastal...
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Costa Rica’s Dry Forest Pit Viper and Why It Shows Up in Yards

I’m leaning into being a grumpy old man here, but when I was a kid and I got in trouble my punishment was that...

Two Costa Rican Hotels Earn Forbes Recognition for Wellness and Luxury

Two standout Costa Rican properties have received prestigious recognition in recent Forbes magazine coverage, highlighting the country’s growing reputation as a global leader in...

Netflix Raises Subscription Prices in Costa Rica

Netflix is increasing subscription prices in Costa Rica beginning March 7, raising monthly costs across all plans available here, according to a notice sent...

Nicaragua frees former military officer amid U.S. criticism over political prisoners

A military officer sentenced to 50 years in prison for “treason” in Nicaragua has been released at a time when the United States is...