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Chinchilla calls Nicaragua’s admission over border wetlands incursion a ‘moral victory’ for Costa Rica

Nicaragua admitted in the International Court of Justice that it entered the disputed Isla Portillos territory, but stopped short of accepting responsibility for two new canals discovered in September.

Costa Rica’s Chinchilla gets lowest approval rating on record

The president's approval rating is so low, it's negatively affecting Ticos' opinion of democracy, according to the Latin American Public Opinion Project.

Costa Rican lawmakers seek dismissal of environment minister and National Emergency Commission president

A final report on the scandal-plagued construction of a road along the border with Nicaragua also seeks a “moral sanction” against Vice President Luis Liberman.

President Chinchilla’s brother denies involvement in border road scandal

Advisers to move forward with a legal complaint against lawmaker Wálter Céspedes.

Government to resume work on border road

Public Works and Transport Ministry officials say construction on the controversial road could take up to two months.

Nicaragua claims Tico border road threatened 600 animal species

Costa Rican foreign minister says Nicaragua is trying to discredit the country.

Ex-transport minister to be questioned in January in border-road probe

Francisco Jiménez returned to Costa Rica after a coincidental trip to Cancún.

Judge orders preventive prison for two men arrested in border road scandal

A preliminary hearing ended Saturday at 3:30 a.m. Four other defendants were released.

Six arrested in border road investigation

Chief prosecutor does not rule out more arrests or raids in the ongoing corruption probe.

Judicial Police raid six more companies linked to border road contracts

The raided companies have unpaid bills, according to the National Roadway Council.

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The Libertarian Case for Legalizing Drugs in Costa Rica

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Lawmakers Question Chaves’ Move to Appoint President-Elect Fernández as Minister

Lawmakers from multiple parties have raised concerns over President Rodrigo Chaves' recent appointment of president-elect Laura Fernández as Minister of the Presidency. The decision,...

Costa Rican Hospital Climbs Ranks Among Latin America’s Best in 2026

A local private hospital has earned recognition in a major international ranking, placing it among Latin America's leading medical centers for specialized surgeries in...
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