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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Is Costa Rica Becoming a Growing Hub for Cryptocurrency?

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Costa Rica ranks 92nd in Chainalysis' Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index 2023. The report highlights widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies, with many companies accepting them as...

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