COSTA RICA · POLITICS Key Facts —What happened: Deputies voted to exclude public-sector employees from Costa Rica’s planned 4×3 reform of the Labour Code. —How it works: The 4×3 scheme allows 12-hour shifts on four days…
Canadian arrivals to Costa Rica rose 25.1% through July 2026 — the fastest growth of any market — as Guanacaste Airport posts record numbers. The latest tourism data. The post Canada Is Now the Fastest-Growing Source of…
Costa Rica approved Bill 24,461 in first debate: a spectrum fee of up to 7.73% of TV revenue that the IAPA and CPJ say could force stations off the air. The post Costa Rica Broadcast Fee Bill Advances Despite Press Freed…
The U.S. Embassy in San José clarified that tourist and business visa appointments are unaffected by the worldwide pause on immigrant visas, with new B1/B2 slots released Tuesdays. The post U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Say…
Brazil, Costa Rica and Guatemala have updated passport and entry rules for foreign travelers. Here is what each country now requires at the border. The post Brazil, Costa Rica and Guatemala Revise Passport Rules for Fore…
From September 1, Costa Rica's DGME accepts applications for a two-year renewable status for Nicaraguans, Cubans, Venezuelans and Colombians with ties to the country. The post Costa Rica Opens Legal Status Window for Tho…
Executive Decree 45910-MP names nine cantons on the Caribbean slope and northern plains. The Costa Rica emergency decree opens the national emergency fund and urgency procurement. The post Costa Rica Signs Emergency Decr…
A cooperation agreement between three state bodies reserves up to 10 percent of social housing slots for active officers. The Costa Rica police housing quota applies only to state-subsidised projects. The post Costa Rica…
A 12.5 percent US tariff has been in force on Costa Rican goods since 24 July 2026, imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 over forced-labor import rules, even after San José bent its policies to please Washi…
Two Costa Rica earthquakes struck the Coronado area early Monday, causing minor damage and no injuries. Officials reported more than 30 aftershocks following the pair of tremors. The post Two Costa Rica Earthquakes Shake…
With a nod to the “You got served” hip-hop dance battle craze of two decades ago, kids and young adults in Mexico have begun to stage “aura farming” battles in public squares across the country. What the heck is aura far…
The Costa Rica National Stadium is hosting eight concerts from August to December 2026, including Iron Maiden, Carlos Rivera, and Karol G. Six shows have dates, while two are still pending. The post Costa Rica National S…
In 1998, about 12,000 metric tonnes of orange peels and pulp were spread over a degraded pasture in Costa Rica as part of an unusual forest restoration experiment. Sixteen years later, researchers found that the site had…
Andrea Mauk says her 18-year-old son Damon’s eyes, skin, heart valves, ligaments and other tissues were recovered as “anatomical gifts” after his fatal Ohio crash, without her knowledge. She was in Costa Rica when he die…
Mexico and the United States spent the week of Aug. 17 trading shows of security cooperation, from fugitive handovers to a new drone-technology pact, culminating Wednesday in a federal operation in Michoacán that saw nin…
Today’s mañanera in 60 seconds 🌡️ Sheinbaum sits out press conference: Early on Friday, the president announced she woke up with “very bad flu, cough and fever” and was told by doctors to rest. Interior Minister Rosa Ic…
This week in Guadalajara , we look at the four new international routes being added at Miguel Hidalgo International Airport, the charitable activities of BRED and a great opportunity to visit the Michin Aquarium at a red…
Costa Rica's emergency commission recommends a national emergency declaration for nine cantons after heavy rain caused flooding and evacuations. A total of 1,314 people are in shelters. The post Costa Rica Emergency Decl…
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Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after last month's first informal vote, in which the council's 15 members, including the five with veto power, pass judgment in secret on the candidates.