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Legislative Assembly delays announcement of top candidates for Ombudsman’s Office

Members of the legislative appointments commission this week were supposed to issue a list of the three top candidates to lead Costa Rica's Ombdusman's Office. But the announcement of those names was pushed back to Monday because one of the top five applicants was absent.

Naming a new ombudsman could take weeks, Costa Rica Assembly president says

Legislative Assembly President Henry Mora on Monday evening asked the legislative appointments commission to immediately start the process of selecting candidates for ombudsman following the resignation Monday of Ofelia Taitelbaum.

Tax Administration to fight evasion with technology, citizens’ help

The Finance Ministry last week launched a public awareness campaign to encourage tourists and citizens to report hotels, restaurants and other businesses that fail to issue receipts for products or services.

With deadline looming, only 12 percent of Costa Rican businesses have paid corporate tax

The deadline set by the National Registry for 545,000 corporations to pay the Corporate Tax ends next Next Jan. 31.

Tico motorists to pay 12 percent more for vehicle circulation permits

The deadline to pay the mandatory permit, or marchamo, is Dec. 31.

Only 35 percent of Costa Rican corporations will pay taxes on time

Those failing to pay corporate taxes will be blocked from doing business starting Feb 1.

Costa Rican officials agree ‘to study’ bikers’ demands after another day of protest

Motorcyclists blocked various routes throughout the capital on Tuesday, demanding a decrease in circulation permit costs.

Costa Rican biker protest ends without agreement

Motorcycle owners say they are being unfairly charged for vehicle circulation permits.
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U.S. President Trump Suggests Friendly Takeover of Cuba

President Donald Trump said Friday the United States could carry out a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, citing direct talks with the island’s government as...

Selva Coral: A Structured Real Estate Investment Model for National and International Investors with a Single $15,000 Initial Payment and Comprehensive Financing Support

Jacó, Central Pacific, Costa Rica – Febrero 2026. In an increasingly competitive real estate environment focused on legal security, profitability, and long-term asset appreciation,...

Panama Raids Former Canal Ports Operator Offices in Corruption Probe

Panamanian authorities raided offices of Panama Ports Company, the former operator of two key canal terminals, as part of an anti-corruption investigation into alleged...

La Pavona Pier in Costa Rica Hits Key Milestone Ahead of May Delivery

Construction of the La Pavona Tourist and Neighborhood Pier moves forward on the banks of the La Suerte River in Cariari. The project supports...