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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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Miami Open 2025: Zverev Prevails as Top Seed Advances to Fourth Round

The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium saw top seed Alexander Zverev deliver a standout performance, powering into the fourth round with a hard-fought...

Poás Volcano in Costa Rica on Orange Alert

The Poás Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s tourist attractions, remained on orange alert this Monday due to an increase in gases emanating from its...

Costa Rica Hosts Belize in CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualification

After last Friday's thumping 7-0 victory in Belize, Los Ticos now head home for the return leg in the CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification play-off...