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Cyberattacks on Costa Rican Institutions Raise Concerns

Costa Rica's public and private sectors have come under siege from a wave of cyberattacks, with authorities scrambling to address the threats. The most...

Costa Rica Reports Terror Links in Growing Migration Crisis

Costa Rica has intercepted five individuals with suspected terrorism links among the estimated 350,000 migrants passing through the country this year en route to...

Major Cyberattack Disrupts Costa Rica RECOPE Digital Systems

Costa Rica's state oil refinery RECOPE switched to manual operations Wednesday after a ransomware attack targeted its computer systems, marking the second cyberattack on...

Costa Rica Faces Struggles with Gender-Based Violence

The Spanish newspaper El País published a report on sexual violence in Costa Rica. The article, titled “Costa Rica, a Paradise of Impunity for Sexual Aggressors,” gives a voice...

International Day Highlights Ongoing Violence Against Women

One woman was killed by a partner or relative every 10 minutes worldwide in 2023, the United Nations warned Monday, stressing that femicides remained...

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...
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Costa Rica’s New Yellow Fever Certificate Requirements for International Travel

The Costa Rican Ministry of Health announced that as of February 2025, it will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travelers going...

Panama Rejects Trump’s Threats to Reclaim Canal Control

Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, ruled out any negotiations with the United States regarding its interoceanic canal and tariffs for vessels from that country,...

Costa Rica Dengue Cases Surge Past 30000 Mark in 2024

Dengue has posed a public health risk in Costa Rica. The Ministry of Health predicts that by the end of 2024, there will be...