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The U.S. is one of the world’s biggest tax havens

So far, the Panama Papers from Mossack Fonseca have not implicated U.S. politicians or other wealthy people. Those names may yet emerge, but there is a reason for their absence: People in the U.S. don't need to go to Panama.

Official: EU removes Costa Rica, Switzerland from tax-haven list

"Albania, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Serbia and Switzerland have implemented ahead of their deadline all necessary reforms to comply with EU tax good governance principles," the bloc's 28 finance ministers said.

EU expected to remove Switzerland, Costa Rica from tax-haven list

Five countries are also expected to leave the grey list: Switzerland, Albania, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Serbia and Mauritius. 

Costa Rican journalist named as Columbia’s first-ever Knight Chair in Data Journalism

Renowned Costa Rican journalist Giannina Segnini is recognized for her work at the forefront of data journalism education.

Costa Rican computer engineer awarded a Pulitzer Prize

He was responsible for the data transformation of the flat Offshore Leaks database into an interactive web application which allowed journalists explore data for the investigation.

Costa Rica Birdwatching: Meet the Barred Hawk

Sometimes it can feel as though the time of wildlife discoveries is in the past. Sure, there are probably some insects or other tiny...

Expat Living: The Cash Only Economy in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica we have a sizeable class of people that live primarily on coins and the red (1000 colon), blue (2000 colon), and...

Ex-Leaders Condemn Costa Rica President’s Attacks on Press

Twenty-seven former Presidents from Latin American and Spain have criticized the President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, for his "systematic affront against Costa...

Costa Rica Expat Life: Living with Earthquakes

In Costa Rica, there is always a whole lotta shaking going on. This beautiful but unstable land mass we call home is continually in...

Migrants Return to Venezuela After US Veto

Amid hugs, tears of joy and frustration, hundreds of Venezuelan migrants returned to their country on Wednesday after a failed attempt to reach the...

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Costa Rica Women’s Day Protest Targets Inequality, Government Neglect

Hundreds of women, joined by children, adults, and seniors, flooded the streets of San José on Saturday to mark International Women’s Day, demanding equality,...

El Salvador Closes Bitcoin-Funded Pet Hospital After Welfare Scandal

The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced this Saturday the closure of the country's only pet hospital, which was created with funds from...

How to Sue Your Noisy Neighbor in Costa Rica When Animals Disrupt Sleep

Ever had a peaceful night's sleep shattered by a noisy animal? If you have lived for any amount of time in Costa Rica, your...

Costa Rica Faces Alarming Surge in Violence Against Women

Violence against women in Costa Rica has surged to alarming levels in 2025. As of February 26, the Judicial Branch’s Observatory on Gender Violence...

Costa Rica Targets Motorcycle Duos in Bid to Curb Soaring Murder Rate

Costa Rica is confronting an escalating security crisis as murders climb year after year, with contract killings increasingly shattering the nation’s reputation for peace....
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