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Costa Rica Crypto Bill Approved as Lawmakers Target Money Laundering Risks

Tico Times - May 27, 2026

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Costa Rica’s Renewable Energy Grid Faces New Pressure From AI Data Centers

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Artemis II Astronauts Return to Earth After Historic Moon Mission

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Costa Rica Allows Cryptocurrency Donations for Political Parties

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Costa Rica's electoral authorities have approved a groundbreaking shift, letting political parties accept donations in select cryptocurrencies for the first time. This move, led...

AI in Latin America Nears US, Europe Use—But Talent Lags, says Google

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The outlook for artificial intelligence in Latin America is promising, but the region still has low levels of training in this technology, says Google’s...

Google Maps Street View Expands in Costa Rica with Waterfalls

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Google Maps has rolled out an expanded Street View feature across Costa Rica, giving people a chance to check out more streets and spots...

Costa Rican Sandra Cauffman Ends 37-Year NASA Career

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Sandra Cauffman, a trailblazing Costa Rican engineer, retired from NASA on August 8, 2025, leaving a legacy that spans decades of space exploration and...

Costa Rican Scientists Cut Microalgae Farming Costs by 95%

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A team led by Costa Rican biologist Maritza Guerrero has developed a natural biostimulant using microalgae that promises to revolutionize agriculture. The product, named...

Costa Rica Leads AI Adoption in Small Businesses Across Latin America

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Costa Rica is standing out as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). About 50% of...

Costa Rica Moves Forward with Crypto Regulation to Combat Financial Crime

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Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly has advanced a landmark bill targeting the regulation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs), aiming to bolster the nation’s defenses...

Costa Rica Leads Latin America in Life Sciences Sector Growth

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Costa Rica has solidified its position as the leading hub in the area of life sciences for Latin America. According to recent industry data,...

Costa Rica Tackles Digital Divide with AI and 5G Plans

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Costa Rica is stepping into the technological frontier with its embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G connectivity, positioning itself as a regional leader...

CHIPS Act Repeal Threatens Costa Rica’s Semiconductor Hub Dreams

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U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Congress to repeal the CHIPS Act, a 2022 law designed to bolster semiconductor manufacturing and reduce reliance...