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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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Latin American Fintech Sector Explodes with 340% Growth in Six Years

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The Fintech sector, comprised of companies that use technology for financial services, grew 340% between 2017 and 2023 in Latin America and the Caribbean,...
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Google tweaking AI Overview after search result gaffes

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Google on Friday said it is taking "swift action" to improve AI summaries of search results, after users mocked blunders like Barack Obama being...
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Costa Rica June Gardening: Grow Fruit Trees and Veggies with Compost

Sunny, clear morning skies, rainy afternoons and ripening fruit on the trees are all part of June days in Costa Rica. June is also...
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Panama’s President Denies Requesting US Troops for Darién Migration Crisis

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino denied on Saturday that he requested U.S. military support to curb the migration crisis in the remote Darién jungle...
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Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Faces Competitive Challenges Despite Modest Growth

The Costa Rican tourism sector, a key driver of our nation’s economy, is grappling with competitiveness issues even as it sees a slight uptick...
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