Laura Fernández will be sworn in today as our new president, opening a four-year term shaped by promises of tougher security policies, closer alignment with outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves and a level of legislative power few recent Costa Rican administrations have enjoyed. The inauguration will take place at the National Stadium in San José, with …
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Costa Rica will host delegations from around the world Friday as Laura Fernández is sworn in as the country’s next president, turning the May 8 transfer of power into one of the largest diplomatic events the country has held in recent years. Delegations from 71 countries and 18 international organizations are expected to attend the …
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The influential digital newspaper El Faro denounced on Thursday that the government of Nayib Bukele froze assets belonging to its partners in retaliation for its reports on alleged dealings between the president and gang members. The measure, which affects a bank account and a property, is linked to an alleged tax debt that the newspaper …
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The president of the Central Bank of Costa Rica, Róger Madrigal, warned that the recent weakness of the U.S. dollar against the colón could reverse “at any moment,” a message aimed especially at people and companies with dollar-denominated debt. The warning comes after months of pressure on the exchange rate, with the colón continuing to …
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President-elect Laura Fernández has named Marcos Borges as the incoming executive president of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), placing him in one of the most important economic posts in the new administration just as the country’s tourism sector enters a new political cycle. The full cabinet was presented Tuesday at the Melico Salazar Theater …
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Costa Rica’s National Emergency Commission declared a green alert for Poás Volcano National Park after a recent increase in eruptive activity, while clarifying that the measure does not close the park or create new restrictions for visitors. The alert is preventive. It is meant to strengthen monitoring, improve coordination among emergency committees, and remind the …
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Through May 15th, individuals from around the world can access diploma programs that add a distinct competitive edge to their professional profiles in an increasingly demanding global job market. The Centre for Executive Education at the University for Peace (UPEACE), an institution established by the United Nations General Assembly, announces the opening of its 2026 …
Fuel prices in Costa Rica rose sharply this week, adding another expense for residents, expats and tourists planning road trips across the country. The new rates took effect today, after the adjustment was published in the official La Gaceta newspaper. The increase was approved by ARESEP, Costa Rica’s public services regulator, as part of its …
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Drivers in San José should expect heavy traffic, detours, and temporary road closures around La Sabana tomorrow, May 8, as Costa Rica holds its presidential transfer of power ceremony at the National Stadium. The traffic operation will run from 6:00 a.m. until about 4:00 p.m., with the biggest impact expected in Sabana Norte, Sabana Oeste, …
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Shackled hand and foot, visibly aged, the MS-13 leaders on trial in El Salvador are now only a shadow of the violent gang members who once helped turn the country into one of the most dangerous in the world. They are 22 members of the “historic ranfla,” the leadership structure of MS-13, made up of …
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