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Reskilling and upskilling—training professionals to enhance their skills or acquire new ones—are no longer optional; they are a strategic necessity for Costa Rica to remain competitive in the global market. The country has demonstrated its ability to adapt and attract investment, but it must redouble its efforts to ensure its workforce is prepared for future …

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United Airlines will start a new daily nonstop flight between Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting May 22, 2025, strengthening ties between Costa Rica and the U.S. West Coast. The route, announced last fall, promises to draw more American tourists to Costa Rica’s beaches, rainforests, and cultural …

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Costa Rica commemorates the 169th anniversary of the Battle of Rivas today, honoring the heroes who defended this country’s sovereignty in 1856. Known as Juan Santamaría Day, this public holiday celebrates a pivotal victory against American mercenary William Walker, with festivities centered in Alajuela and across the country. From parades to museum tributes, here’s a …

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U.S. troops will be allowed to deploy in areas adjacent to the Panama Canal, according to an agreement signed between the two nations—a significant concession to President Donald Trump, who has been determined to regain control of the strategic interoceanic waterway. The Panamanian government insists these are not military bases, a sensitive issue in the …

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The Costa Rican National Team, La Sele, learned its fate for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup during Thursday’s official draw in Miami. Placed in Group A, Costa Rica will face defending champion Mexico, Suriname, and the Dominican Republic in what promises to be a exciting group stage. The tournament, Concacaf’s premier competition, will run from …

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea on Wednesday of US troops returning to Panama to “secure” its strategically vital canal, a suggestion quickly shot down by the Central American country’s government.  Hegseth suggested during a visit to Panama that “by invitation” the United States could “revive” military bases or naval air stations and …

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Today we meet the northern jacana, a little water bird with huge feet and an interesting sex life. The northern jacana (Jacana spinosa) is known as the cirujano, mulita, or gallito de agua in Spanish. All of those names are fine, but I like what George Edwards, an English naturalist, came up with he described …

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The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of Costa Rica ordered President Rodrigo Chaves on Wednesday to refrain from engaging in political belligerence that could influence the upcoming presidential and legislative elections in February. Chaves, who cannot seek re-election because it is prohibited consecutively, is being investigated by the TSE for alleged electoral bias as he is …

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Costa Rica’s Minister of Justice and Peace, Gerald Campos, has unveiled a landmark cooperation agreement with El Salvador that promises to slash the cost of a new prison by nearly $25 million. The deal, announced this week, follows Campos’ official visit to El Salvador, where he secured architectural plans and technical expertise from the Salvadoran …

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As a Costa Rican, I’ve always known our little country punches above its weight when it comes to nature. Now, we’ve got two more reasons to brag: Bolitoglossa chiquitica and Bolitoglossa silentium, tiny salamanders we’ve just discovered in our own Talamanca Mountains. With these finds, Costa Rica claims 58 salamander species, putting us sixth in …

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