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Democrats Win Congress but Costa Rica’s US Tariff Stays

The Tico Times - November 4, 2026

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US Midterm Vote Won’t Necessarily Lift Costa Rica’s 12.5% Tariff

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Costa Rica’s Pesticide Problem and the Beauty of Backyard Gardening

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Costa Rica Dollar Supply Hits Record 20 Years After Colón Devaluations Ended

Democrats Win Congress but Costa Rica’s US Tariff Stays

The Tico Times - November 4, 2026

Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections. The result hands President Donald Trump a divided government for...

US Midterm Vote Won’t Necessarily Lift Costa Rica’s 12.5% Tariff

The Tico Times - November 1, 2026

Analysts say Tuesday's US midterms could shift the politics around Costa Rica's 12.5% tariff, but a new Congress won't automatically lift it.

Costa Rica’s Pesticide Problem and the Beauty of Backyard Gardening

Don Mateo - November 1, 2026

Isn’t it ironic that Costa Rica, our country famed throughout the world for its amazing flora and fauna, is also at or near the...

Costa Rica Dollar Supply Hits Record 20 Years After Colón Devaluations Ended

The Tico Times - November 1, 2026

The dollar sits near ₡452 as Costa Rica marks 20 years since ending planned colón devaluations. Here's what is driving record dollar supply.

Fixing an Invoice in Costa Rica Can Now Reopen a Tax Return You Already Filed

The Tico Times - November 1, 2026

New Costa Rica e-invoice rules start Nov. 1. Correcting an invoice can now mean amending an old tax return and paying interest.

American Pilot Overturns Mother’s Costa Rica Will Over Missing Interpreters

The Tico Times - October 31, 2026

Costa Rica's Supreme Court has upheld the annulment of an American woman's will because she signed a Spanish-language document without the two interpreters the...

Thinking of Moving to Costa Rica? Put Puriscal at the Top of Your List

Guest Author - October 28, 2026

Anyone who has lived in Costa Rica for a while knows the question. A friend, a relative or a stranger online is thinking about...

Your 2027 Marchamo Comes With a Sticker That Lasts 10 Years

The Tico Times - October 26, 2026

Your 2027 marchamo can be checked and paid starting Monday, Nov. 2. If your vehicle has a windshield, it's also the last year you'll...

Someone Can Sell Your Costa Rica Land While You’re Away

The Tico Times - October 26, 2026

If you own land or a house in Costa Rica that sits empty for long stretches, someone could transfer it out of your name...

Costa Rica Banks Rank Second Only to Argentina for Dollar Risk, Moody’s Says

The Tico Times - October 25, 2026

Costa Rica's banking system is among the most exposed in Latin America to a sudden squeeze on dollar funding, second only to Argentina, according...

Costa Rica Offers Walk-In Immigration Fingerprinting in San José Today

The Tico Times - October 25, 2026

Costa Rica is offering a special fingerprinting service in downtown San José this morning, giving foreign residents and immigration applicants an opportunity to complete...

Costa Rica Used-Car Imports Fall 85% After Tax Loophole Closes

The Tico Times - October 23, 2026

Costa Rica imported just 631 used vehicles in September, down 85% from a year earlier, as new customs valuation rules took hold. The average declared value doubled to $8,227 and tax per vehicle rose 71%.