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Infamous Hotel Del Rey Closed By Costa Rica Authorities

The Hotel Del Rey, a well-known hotel, casino, and bar in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica, had a controversial past due to its association with “The Brothers” investment scheme and large number of escorts. It was shut down in 2001 and reopened as a bar/hotel without the casino but recently shut down again for lack of payment. It will forever be remembered as a part of Costa Rica’s wild history.

Costa Rica: A Mighty Voice From A Tiny Nation

President Rodrigo Chaves of Costa Rica has implemented structural reforms to break up monopolies, opening up markets for rice production, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry. Costa Rica is one of the first nations in Latin America to have a fully-implemented 5G system, and it has become a hub for biomedical microchip products. The country is negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement with Ecuador and is set to join the Pacific Alliance. Bank of America has praised the budget proposed by Costa Rica’s government to Congress for 2023, and the country is a destination of choice for foreign investors due to its commitment to environmental conservation, tourism, and investment opportunities.

Jack Dorsey, Twitter Co-Founder, Spotted in Costa Rica

Jack Patrick Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, is currently in Costa Rica where he has been enjoying the natural beauty of the country. Dorsey has visited the country multiple times in the past and in 2020 announced that he was moving there for at least six months to work remotely and immerse himself in the local culture. Costa Rica’s position as a hotspot for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation in recent years may be of interest to Dorsey, who has a real-time net worth of $4.1B, and could potentially lead to new partnerships and collaborations.

Gisele Bündchen talks about her love for Costa Rica

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen revealed in a recent interview with Vanity Fair that she loves visiting Costa Rica, particularly the tranquil town of Santa Teresa, where she enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in outdoor activities such as horseback riding and playing sports with her kids. Bündchen also expressed her desire to live in Costa Rica full-time. Regarding her divorce from Tom Brady, Bündchen stated that she is focused on her family and job, and wants her ex-husband to be happy. She also dismissed rumors about her relationship with Valente.

Today's Top News

U.S. Citizen Found Dead in Guanacaste as OIJ Investigates

The Judicial Investigation Agency is treating the death of a 75-year-old U.S. citizen found in Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, as an apparent homicide possibly linked to a robbery at the property.

Costa Rica Ends Virtual Court Hearing Agreement for Prisoners

Costa Rica’s Justice Ministry has ended its agreement with the Judicial Branch to conduct virtual court hearings from prison, a decision that could require...

Costa Rica Escalates Court Fight With Criminal Complaint Against Judges

The governing party filed a criminal complaint against four Constitutional Chamber judges on Monday. Judicial unions have called a protest for Thursday, August 6.

US Guarantee Letter Clears Final Hurdle for Macho Coca Extradition

The United States has delivered the written assurances Costa Rican courts required before Gilbert Hernán Bell Fernández, the Limón businessman known as "Macho Coca,"...

Costa Rica Orders AyA to Compensate Customers Over Excess Water Charges

An audit put improper water, sewer and hydrant charges at roughly â‚¡65.4 billion and gave AyA and Aresep until June 2027 to define how customers will be paid back.

Serena and Venus Williams Set for Cincinnati Open Doubles Return

Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together for the first time since 2022 after the Cincinnati Open handed the sisters a wildcard into...

Costa Rica Files Constitutional Reform to Widen Extradition of Citizens

Costa Rica is preparing to make a big change to who it can send abroad to face trial. The government says it will ask...

Wiretaps Allege Costa Rica Police Tipped Off Diablo’s Criminal Network

Wiretap recordings incorporated into the criminal case against the organization led by Alejandro Arias Monge, known by the alias "Diablo," describe a network of...

Costa Rica’s Romería Closes With Zero Deaths and 1,772 Medical Cases

Costa Rica's Romería closed without a single reported death, ending a nine-day emergency operation in which the Costa Rican Red Cross treated 1,772 people...

Costa Rica Under Yellow Alert as Saturated Ground Raises Flood Risk

If you are driving to Limón, Turrialba or the southern Pacific today, expect delays and check the road before you leave. A yellow alert...