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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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CHIPS Act Repeal Threatens Costa Rica’s Semiconductor Hub Dreams

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...
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Costa Rican Woman Sets Record with 24 Sailfish Releases at Pescadora 2025

The Pescadora 2025 Tournament marked a milestone for women: Josabeth was crowned Top Female Angler in the IGFA Release Division, achieving a total of...
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El Salvador Continues Bitcoin Purchases Despite New Legal Status Change

The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, assured on Tuesday that the country "will not stop" and will continue buying bitcoin for its strategic...
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