Costa Rica receives 25 deported migrants under a U.S. agreement, offering asylum, return or temporary status options.

The Iran’s national football team conducted this Tuesday a poignant act of homage before their friendly match against Costa Rica in Türkiye, displaying images of those killed in recent U.S.-Israeli aggression. In a powerful demonstration during the FIFA international window on March 31, the Iranian national football team staged a significant act of protest and […]

Havana denounces move as unjustified and linked to U.S. pressure

Costa Rica announced it will reduce diplomatic relations with Cuba to a consular level from April 1, closing its Havana Embassy, a decision rejected by Havana, considered arbitrary and driven by U.S. pressure to isolate the country. On March 17, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally notified the Cuban Foreign Ministry of its unilateral […]

Laura Fernández won Costa Rica’s presidency in the first round after campaigning on tough security measures and continuity with President Rodrigo Chaves.

Nevertheless, current trend could change radically if 26% of undecided voters went to the polls. On Wednesday, the University of Costa Rica’s Center for Research and Political Studies (CIEP) published a poll showing Laura Fernandez, the candidate of the right-wing Pueblo Soberano Party, as the winner of the Feb. 1 presidential election. RELATED: Tourism to […]

The exchange rate and U.S. policies are making this destination more expensive. On Wednesday, the Costa Rican Economic and Social Observatory (OES) informed that the country lost 22,170 tourism jobs between the third quarter of 2024 and the same period in 2025. This phenomenon particularly affects coastal and rural communities dependent on tourism. RELATED: More […]

The Supreme Electoral Council accused him of plotting a coup d’état. On Wednesday, the Costa Rican Congress’ Special Commission recommended that the Plenary lift the immunity of President Rodrigo Chaves, who is accused of political belligerence by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). RELATED: Costa Rican Congress to Process New Petition to Revoke President Chaves’ Immunity […]

So far, Latin America has registered more than 1.2 billion phishing attempts. According to a Kaspersky Security Network study, only in 2025, Central America accounts for 27.1 million victims of cyber-insecurity, with Costa Rica leading at 7.9 million, followed by Guatemala with 6.4 million and Panama with 6.3 million. RELATED: Canada Warns of Cyber-Attacks on […]

Less than 15% of the country’s population is connected to water treatment plants. On Nov. 15, the Center for Research on Environmental Contamination (CICA) and the Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers published a study showing that treated wastewater in Costa Rica contains 29 pesticide compounds. RELATED: Costa Rican Endemic Parrots In Threat An example was […]