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Chinese ambassador visits Manuel Antonio, tours palm oil plant

China’s ambassador to Costa Rica stopped at Manuel Antonio Friday to have lunch with local officials and tour a palm oil plantation in hopes of increasing business and tourism ties between the two countries

Costa Rica exports up 7 percent in 2016

Costa Rica's exports rose 7 percent during the first half of this year compared to the same period of 2015, indicating a rebound after years of decline.

Costa Rican Police seize 20,000 contraband avocados at Panama border

Border police seized 20,000 apparently illegal avocados at the Panama border on Thursday afternoon, the latest in the ongoing avocado saga that began when...

Costa Rican importers decry black market avocados 1 year after ban

Agricultural importers say contraband Mexican Hass avocados have been appearing in farmers markets around the capital lately.

Cargo ferry between Costa Rica, El Salvador to start in July

MOPT estimates a one-way trip will take about 16 hours, compared to the current driving time of up to five days by road.

Costa Rica’s agricultural sector opposes joining the Pacific Alliance

Costa Rica’s decision to join the Pacific Alliance, a trade bloc formed by Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia, this week prompted discussions that show private-sector groups are still divided on its potential benefits.
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Wonder Woman Star Gal Gadot Explores Costa Rica With Family

Actress Gal Gadot posted multiple pictures from her journey to Costa Rica. Gadot developed a fondness for Costa Rica and posted about it on...

Honduras Arrests Former Military Chief for 2009 Protest Death

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Honduras, General Romeo Vásquez, was arrested this Sunday as the alleged perpetrator of the military-led...

Costa Rican Towns Achieve Zero Murder Rate Through Local Action

Despite the increase in crime and insecurity being a significant worry for Costa Ricans, certain regions of the country have successfully evaded the crisis....