A new report by the Comptroller General’s Office (CGR) revealed that poor management of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) in granting forest use permits is compromising the conservation of forest resources in Costa Rica. The report covered the Osa, Central Pacific, and La Amistad Caribbean …
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A team led by Costa Rican biologist Maritza Guerrero has developed a natural biostimulant using microalgae that promises to revolutionize agriculture. The product, named Phyco-Plus, enhances crop productivity, regenerates degraded soils, captures carbon dioxide, oxygenates soil, and purifies water. This innovation positions Costa Rica at the forefront of nature-based solutions for global agricultural and environmental …
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Mouth A of Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano continues to release gases so hot that incandescence is visible even during the day—a rare phenomenon not previously documented, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). This persistent activity, first observed in April, points to intense magmatic processes close to the surface. Volcanologist Maarten …
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One of the greatest gifts Costa Rica offers its visitors is the rare chance to truly disconnect from the outside world. This modern world involves constant notifications, deadlines, digital overloads, often lots of traffic, and an incredibly fast-paced life, with little to no peace. While Costa Rica is known for its vibrant tourist towns, each …
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Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele rejected on Sunday the notion that the approval of indefinite presidential re-election in El Salvador marks “the end of democracy,” arguing that the criticism stems from the fact that the decision was made by a “small and poor” country. In a fast-track process, the Congress, dominated by Bukele’s party, approved on …
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The Costa Rican government has asked the US government to pause the tariffs announced last Thursday while negotiations between both countries continue. Costa Rican authorities believe this would alleviate the concerns of exporters and enable them to design a strategy that will allow the country to face this challenge. “Costa Rica, like 184 other nations …
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A robot explores the dark, cold, deep sea floor of the South Atlantic, transmitting images of vibrant coral and fish never seen before as scientists give live commentary via YouTube. And Argentines can’t get enough of it. The Argentine-American scientific mission is for the first time exploring the Mar del Plata canyon, a submarine gorge …
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Will the 21st Century someday be known as the Chinese century? Time will tell. They seem to be off to a good start when it comes to robotics, AI, and other futuristic technologies. Of course, they also have plentiful cheap labor, a single-mindedness toward work, and a system of government that allows no alternative to …
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“I didn’t see Pelé, but I saw Marta,” read a sign held by a small but loyal group of fans who followed the ten South American teams competing in the 10th Women’s Copa América, where Brazil and Colombia emerged as the top contenders. Although small in number, Brazil’s supporters were among the most spirited throughout …
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The Central American Sportfishing Alliance (CASA) announced new global partnerships during ICAST 2025, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, strengthening its mission to use sportfishing as a driver for marine conservation and economic growth in coastal communities across Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. CASA confirmed the addition of several high-profile organizations to its network, including: …
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