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Costa Rica Enhances Security with $24M US Scanner Donation

The United States has donated advanced security equipment valued at $24 million to enhance port security in Costa Rica, particularly at the Moín and...

Costa Rica cracks down on terror suspect – extradites murder fugitive

Costa Rica’s Immigration Police announced the arrest of a 38-year-old Syrian national suspected of ties to terrorist activities on Tuesday. The arrest took place...

Fentanyl Trafficking Suspect Extradited from Costa Rica to New York

On Wednesday, Costa Rica extradited a Mexican-American man, identified only by his last name Clériga, to the United States on charges related to fentanyl...

Costa Rica Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking with Major Cocaine Seizure

Costa Rican authorities have successfully seized over 1.5 tons of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean and apprehended five individuals involved in drug trafficking, as...

Costa Rica Arrests Suspects Linked to Jewish Community Threats

Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) has apprehended two suspects—a Lebanese-French man and a Costa Rican woman—linked to threats against the Jewish community and...

Costa Ricans Back Tougher Crime Measures as Homicide Rates Soar

Costa Ricans are increasingly supporting "iron fist" laws, according to the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO). An "iron fist" policy refers to strict...
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Former Costa Rica President Faces Trial Over State Bank Scandal

Former Costa Rican President Guillermo Solís will face trial for allegedly making irregular treasury fund transfers to prevent the collapse of a state bank...

Tourism Sector Warns of Risks as Costa Rica Dollar Rate Remains Low

The exchange rate of the dollar in Costa Rica currently stands at approximately 507 colones, with experts predicting that an "abundance of liquidity" will...

Costa Rica Prepares for Trump’s Return to the White House

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election has sent ripples through Latin America, with Costa Rica and its neighbors bracing for potential...