Costa Rica’s dollar exchange rate has fallen to levels not seen in about two decades, and economists Fernando Naranjo and Norberto Zúñiga say one of the main reasons is the government’s heavy use of external debt since 2023. The two argued that foreign borrowing has pumped more dollars into the local market, adding to the …
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Agents from Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) detained Glen Rojas Barquero and several family members yesterday during raids in the investigation known as the Strategy Case. The 46-year-old faces charges of leading a group accused of laundering money from drug trafficking. OIJ Director Michael Soto identified Rojas Barquero as the head of the organization. …
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Costa Rica’s National Children’s Trust, known as PANI, reported two more TikTok creators to prosecutors yesterday over alleged grooming cases, widening a fast-moving investigation that has put several Costa Rican digital personalities under scrutiny in the span of a week. The latest complaints bring the total to four cases involving content creators referred by PANI …
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Australian qualifier Talia Gibson pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday, defeating seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 to advance to her first WTA quarterfinal and shake up the women’s draw. The 21-year-old from Western Australia, playing in her debut WTA 1000 main draw, claimed her first career …
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Costa Rica health authorities and travel-medicine experts advise people heading to the country to review their vaccination records. They place particular focus on the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. Officials confirmed the second measles case of the year on March 6. The Ministry of Health and the Costa Rican Social Security Fund activated epidemiological protocols. Teams carry out …
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Chinese shipping giant COSCO Shipping has halted arrivals and departures at Balboa port, the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The state-owned company from Shanghai issued the order in a client notice dated March 10. All confirmed bookings at the terminal now face cancellation. Clients must contact sales representatives for alternative arrangements. The notice, published …
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While lining up, some tourists touch up their makeup to parade on the rooftop of a small house in Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela, posing for a drone that pulls away and shows the aerial view of the hillside community. With a catchy musical base, the video from Rocinha favela has gone viral on social …
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The Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) has rolled out “La Ruta del Picadillo,” a new initiative that spotlights one of our country’s staple dishes to draw foodies from around the globe. This gastronomic route takes travelers on a province-by-province exploration of picadillo variations, showcasing local ingredients and cooking methods passed down through generations. Chef Carlos …
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The Simón Bolívar Urban Natural Park will open to the public for a single day on Saturday, March 14, starting at 9 a.m. This temporary access forms part of Amón Cultural 2026, a festival that highlights heritage in the Amón and Otoya neighborhoods. The event marks the 12th edition of Amón Cultural, held under the …
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Mirra Andreeva’s title defense at Indian Wells ended in frustration during the third round on Monday. Katerina Siniakova defeated the Russian 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match filled with tension. The 18-year-old Andreeva started her campaign with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Solana Sierra. Against Siniakova, ranked 44th, she struggled through a back-and-forth battle. …
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