A U.S. blockade on oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela would likely trigger a steep drop in exports, with experts estimating reductions of up to about 50%. Trump ordered what he called a “total and complete” blockade of sanctioned tankers, escalating pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government, which the United States does not recognize. The U.S. …
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Biologists at the University of Costa Rica have uncovered 16 new species of leafhoppers after examining insect collections that sat untouched in museums for over three decades. The find also includes nine species newly recorded in the country, pushing the total known Scaphytopius species in Costa Rica to 29. Carolina Godoy and Andrés Arias-Penna led …
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Fitch Ratings has confirmed Costa Rica’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating at ‘BB’ and kept the outlook positive. The decision points to steady progress in public finances and solid economic growth, even as global pressures like U.S. tariffs test the export sector. The economy held firm in 2025. Gross domestic product expanded 4.1 percent, …
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Venezuelan migrants make a “key” economic contribution to the countries where they live, undermining claims that they are merely a burden, according to a study by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released Wednesday. More than seven million Venezuelans live outside their country due to the crisis endured by the oil-rich nation under the government …
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Travelers from the United States can expect lower airfares to Costa Rica next year, according to a recent forecast from Dollar Flight Club. The travel service analyzed thousands of flight data points and ranked San José and Liberia among the least expensive international spots to reach in 2026. The report places San José at number …
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In San Salvador, a court sentenced environmental lawyer Alejandro Henríquez and community leader José Ángel Pérez to three years in prison on charges of aggressive resistance and public disorder. The ruling came after their arrest following a protest that called on President Nayib Bukele to stop the eviction of families from a peasant cooperative on …
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Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves lashed out at opposition lawmakers after Congress rejected a request to strip him of immunity, a step that could have opened the door to an investigation and possible removal from office. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal had asked legislators to lift Chaves’ protections so he could be investigated for allegedly using …
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Costa Rica was given a spot among the world’s leading destinations for remote workers looking ahead to 2026. According to recent Google search trends, our country ranks third in the top five trending places for digital nomads, behind Colombia and New Zealand, and ahead of Latvia and Bulgaria. This position highlights Costa Rica’s growing appeal …
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In a move that has sent ripples through the tennis community, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday that he has ended his professional relationship with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after more than seven years of collaboration. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who has dominated the sport with his explosive style and six Grand Slam titles, …
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Hotels across the country project an average occupancy rate of 77% for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, based on a survey from the Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels (CCH). This marks the lowest forecast for the period since 2022, when expectations ranged between 84% and 85%. The survey covered properties of …
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