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Asian Migrants Escape Costa Rican Shelter Amid U.S. Deportation Crisis

Six Asian migrants deported by the United States escaped two weeks ago from the shelter where they were confined in Costa Rica, waiting for...

Trump Deportees in Costa Rica Fear Death if Sent Home

Marwa fled Afghanistan because she wanted to study, work, wear jeans, and go to the park without mandatory male accompaniment. Now, locked in a...

Costa Rica Fire at Lorne Ross Park Sparks Political Clash Over Conservation

A fire erupted Wednesday night at Lorne Ross Park in Pozos de Santa Ana, as reported by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC)....

Dunkin’ Expands in Costa Rica with 8 New Locations

Dunkin’ is accelerating its expansion in Costa Rica, unveiling plans to open eight new restaurants by the end of 2025 in key areas such...

Costa Rica Battles Inequality and Hunger with Sustainable Solutions

Costa Rica is grappling with deepening inequality and food insecurity, particularly in its rural regions. In 2023, the Gini Index, a measure of income...

Costa Rica Confirms US Migrant Agreement Was Verbal, Not Written

The agreement that allowed Costa Rica to receive 200 migrants deported by the U.S. government was verbal, according to Foreign Minister Arnoldo André, who...

Costa Rica Aligns with U.S. Under Trump Admin on China, 5G, and Security

Speculation has long surrounded the relationship between Costa Rica and the United States during former President Donald Trump’s administration, but officials say their partnership...

Costa Rica Climbs in World Happiness Rankings for 2025

Costa Rica has climbed to sixth place in the 2025 World Happiness Report, marking its highest ranking ever and securing its first spot in...
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Costa Rica to Launch Online Driver’s License Renewal Service in October

Starting October 2025, renewing or replacing a driver’s license in Costa Rica will be as simple as a few clicks, thanks to a new...

Veteran’s Failed Hijacking of Tropic Air Cessna in Belize

An United States citizen armed with a knife attempted to hijack a small plane in Belize this Thursday but was shot dead by a...

Easter Weekend in Costa Rica: Traditions, Beaches, and Pura Vida

As someone who is rooted in San José, I’ve watched Semana Santa bring Costa Rica to life each year, and this Easter Weekend is...