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Front pages of major Costa Rican newspapers highlight US violence

The front pages of most major Costa Rican news outlets on Thursday highlighted the political violence at the United States Capitol.

Costa Rica issues statement on violence at U.S. Capitol

Costa Rica trusts in the historical solidity of the democratic institutions of the United States of America, as well as in the deep feeling of respect for the rule of law.

Costa Rica warns Biden that pandemic, climate change will increase migration

The president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, asked US President-elect Joe Biden to lead multilateral action to face the economic impacts of Covid-19 and climate change

President Alvarado speaks with US President-elect Biden

The call marked the first official conversation between Alvarado and Biden since the US elections were held on November 3. 

Costa Rica congratulates United States on electoral process

Costa Rican authorities on Saturday congratulated Joe Biden for winning the U.S. Presidential Elections. 

Joe Biden wins U.S. elections, ending Trump presidency

Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House, US media said Saturday, defeating Donald Trump and ending a presidency that convulsed American politics, shocked the world and left the United States more divided than at any time in decades.

U.S. President Donald Trump tests positive for the coronavirus

US stock futures tumbled Friday after Donald Trump said he and his wife had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Message for U.S. Citizens in Costa Rica: Don’t let the elections pass you by

As the U.S. presidential race begins in earnest, we're sharing a message from the United States Embassy about voting from abroad. 

Ceremony honors first responders, victims of September 11 attacks

With a ceremony at Costa Rica's National Academy of Firefighters, the U.S. Embassy on Friday paid tribute to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

In virus hotspot Florida, a family mourns — and worries about bills

The 55-year-old native of El Salvador left behind a devastated family that must now mourn, all while it confronts a mind-blowing hospital bill.
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Death of Foreign Activist Adds to Costa Rica’s Mounting Security Concerns

Authorities in Costa Rica continue to investigate the homicide of 36-year-old Francisco Ojeda Garcés, a Chilean environmentalist who had lived in the country for...

New York Times Spotlights Costa Rica’s Osa as Top 2026 Travel Pick

The Osa Peninsula has landed on The New York Times' annual list of 52 places to visit in 2026, ranking fourth overall. This recognition...

El Salvador’s Bukele to Break Ground on Costa Rica’s Mega-Prison

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador plans to arrive in Costa Rica next week for an official visit focused on the country's new high-security...

Costa Rica Highway to Close Temporarily for Wildlife Crossing Installations

Motorists traveling between the capital and the Caribbean coast need to adjust their plans this week. Route 32, the key highway linking San José...