The Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) has ramped up its foreign exchange purchases this year to counter the colón’s ongoing appreciation against the U.S. dollar. With the exchange rate dipping to historic lows, the central bank’s actions aim to curb excessive strengthening of the local currency, which has sparked concerns among exporters and tourism …
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The 12th edition of FoodFest Costa Rica kicks off this weekend at Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, drawing families and food lovers to a free outdoor event packed with culinary options and live performances. Organizers expect between 20,000 and 25,000 people each day across the four dates: Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, followed by …
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Archaeologists have excavated a tomb more than 1,000 years old containing human remains along with gold objects and ceramic vessels at El Caño in central Panama. The site sits in Natá district of Coclé province, about 200 kilometers southwest of Panama City. Excavations have taken place there for two decades. Julia Mayo, the archaeologist leading …
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced yesterday that he will order federal agencies to “identify and publish” government files related to extraterrestrials, something some Americans have been calling for decades. “Given the tremendous interest shown, I will instruct the Secretary of War, and other relevant departments and agencies, to begin the process of identifying and publishing …
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The Peruvian hotel chain Aranwa Hotels Resorts & Spas has launched its first property outside Peru in Costa Rica’s Sarapiquí region, marking a key step in the brand’s growth. The new Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge opened this week in La Virgen de Sarapiquí, Heredia province, and stands as the first international brand to invest in …
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Costa Rica’s export promotion agency, Procomer, opened an investment promotion office in Silicon Valley on February 17. The move targets foreign direct investment from technology and semiconductor firms. Officials see it as a way to link Costa Rican companies with American funds and skills. The office sits in Santa Clara County, right in the center …
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Costa Ricans show strong interest in the Global Entry program, which allows faster entry into the United States. Two months after its launch here, the initiative has drawn 1,500 applications, according to Omer Badilla, director of the General Directorate of Migration. Badilla said the system runs smoothly. He noted that demand has gone beyond what …
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant setback to President Donald Trump by ruling his use of an emergency law to impose broad tariffs illegal, a decision that ripples through global trade and offers relief to Costa Rica’s exporters. The court, with its conservative majority, voted 6-3 on Friday to strike down the tariffs Trump …
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Laura Fernández, Costa Rica’s president-elect and current Minister of the Presidency, met with congressional party leaders today to request their support in advancing seven priority bills. These measures, seen as essential by the outgoing administration of President Rodrigo Chaves, aim to address infrastructure, security, and economic challenges before the legislative session ends in April. Fernández …
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Volaris announced the indefinite suspension of four flight routes to and from Costa Rica, citing high ticket taxes as the primary reason. The decision takes effect on April 12, 2026, after the airline stopped selling tickets for these routes on January 21. Ronny Rodríguez, Volaris’ Director of Sustainability and Corporate Development, confirmed the move. He …
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