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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Just days before Costa Rica inaugurates its new president, a deeply troubling development has cast a shadow over the country’s long-standing reputation as a beacon of democracy and free expression in Latin America. The United States has revoked the tourist visas of five of the seven board members of La Nación, one of Costa Rica’s …
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The Italian Open is underway at the Foro Italico, and for tennis fans across Latin America, this year’s tournament offers more than the usual final checkpoint before Roland Garros. It is a chance to measure the region’s strongest clay-court players against the world’s best on one of the sport’s most historic stages. The men’s tournament …
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Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court has ordered several state agencies and local governments to act together to address the degradation of the Tempisque River, after finding that the official response to sand extraction and environmental damage in the area has been fragmented and insufficient. The ruling stems from an amparo appeal over sand removal in the …
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A coalition of environmental organizations will hold a concert Friday night in San José to call attention to the decline of shark populations in Costa Rica and pressure authorities to strengthen protection for threatened marine species. The event, scheduled for Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Amón Solar, is organized by the UCR Kiosks …
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