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Costa Rica Tackles Digital Divide with AI and 5G Plans

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

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...

Crypto Theft Hits $2.2 Billion as Hackers Target Digital Wallets

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are targets of choice for online criminals, who often exploit weaknesses in major trading platforms or individual users' digital...

Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve Announcement Triggers Market Rally

President Donald Trump mentioned this Sunday five cryptocurrencies that his government is considering for a new "strategic reserve" of the United States, which caused...

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

Costa Rica is positioning itself as a future semiconductor hub, a vision that has received strong support from the U.S. government over recent years....

Costa Rica 5G Ban Strains Diplomatic Relations with China

Relations between Costa Rica and China have grown increasingly strained after the Central American nation's decision to exclude Asian companies from its 5G network...

Major Cyberattack Disrupts Costa Rica RECOPE Digital Systems

Costa Rica's state oil refinery RECOPE switched to manual operations Wednesday after a ransomware attack targeted its computer systems, marking the second cyberattack on...

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...

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...

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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How the 2026 San José Marathon Affects Visitor Travel in Costa Rica

Organizers expect 5,000 runners from Costa Rica and abroad to hit the streets for the BCR San José Marathon on June 7. The event...

JetBlue Sale Has Cheap Fares and Hotel Bundles for Spring Trips to Costa Rica

JetBlue has started a limited-time sale that cuts costs for travelers heading to Costa Rica this spring. The airline targets U.S. departures with one-way...

Cuba Charges Six in Deadly Boat Clash With Terrorism Offenses

Cuban prosecutors have formally charged six survivors from a U.S.-registered boat intercepted in territorial waters with terrorism offenses, the Attorney General's Office announced. The...

Costa Rica Backs Grynspan to Lead United Nations Starting 2027

Costa Rica formally entered former Vice President Rebeca Grynspan into the race for United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday. The government sent a diplomatic note...