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CHIPS Act Repeal Threatens Costa Rica’s Semiconductor Hub Dreams

Tico Times - March 5, 2025

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Crypto Theft Hits $2.2 Billion as Hackers Target Digital Wallets

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Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve Announcement Triggers Market Rally

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Costa Rica Aims to Become a Semiconductor Hub with U.S. Backing

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Solar Panels Bring Clean Water to Costa Rica’s Nairi Awari Community

In the middle of Costa Rica's jungle, the indigenous Nairi Awari community no longer has to fetch water from the river with buckets. For...

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Costa Rica’s Growing Role in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain

In a recent publication, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica referred to Costa Rica as a “silicon rainforest.” The post explained what the semiconductor...

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Costa Rica Leads Central America in EV Adoption

Costa Rica has seen a major growth in the transition towards electric vehicles. The Costa Rican Electric Mobility Association (ASOMOVE) estimated that in 2023,...

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Costa Rica’s Sun Tax Hinders Solar Energy Adoption

Despite the challenges Costa Rica has been facing regarding energy production, the government has resisted lowering tariffs on alternative energy sources, such as solar...

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Renewable Energy: Costa Rica’s Secret Weapon in Global Semiconductor Race

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Costa Rica hopes to become a semiconductor hub and boost its economy. The country must compete against other major powers in the field, especially...

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Costa Rica Busts Major Cryptocurrency Laundering Ring

At least 36 people were arrested this Tuesday in Costa Rica in a vast police operation, including judges, lawyers, and two Spanish ringleaders of...

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