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Costa Rica’s Hemp Sector Grows with New Licenses Issued

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) has issued 57 licenses for the cultivation and production of hemp derivatives. The first license was granted...

Understanding the Rise in Crocodile Sightings Across Costa Rica

My Tico brother-in-law recently shared an informational post on Facebook that highlighted the benefits of consuming crocodile meat. It contains Vitamin B12, a nutrient...

United Airlines Launches Direct San Francisco-Costa Rica Flight

As of May 22, 2025, United Airlines will inaugurate a new daily direct route between San Francisco International Airport and San Jose's Juan Santamaría...

US Citizen Voters in Costa Rica and Elsewhere Outside of the United States are Doing Something Right

At this time, only ballots submitted by fax, email (where permitted) or by courier (DHL Fedex) will arrive in time to be counted. Donald Trump...

6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province

Yesterday, a strong earthquake shook the province of Guanacaste at about 11:43 a.m. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reported that...

Costa Rica vs Guatemala: Nations League Showdown in San José

After Friday's 1-1 draw away to Suriname, Costa Rica returns to the comforts of home to face off against Guatemala on Wednesday evening, aiming...
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Costa Rica’s Growing Role in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain

In a recent publication, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica referred to Costa Rica as a “silicon rainforest.” The post explained what the semiconductor...

Costa Rica President Considers Controversial Crocodile Hunting Season

The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, announced that he has discussed and analyzed the possibility of a crocodile hunting season with his team....

Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Urges Action on Liberia Airport Repairs

The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) expressed its deep concern with the recent suspension of repair works on the runway of the Daniel Oduber...