Costa Rica’s Congress will decide on Monday whether to lift President Rodrigo Chaves’s immunity so he can be tried for alleged corruption, in an unprecedented case in this country with a democratic tradition. The three lawmakers on a special committee that reviewed the motion will present their arguments to the full Legislative Assembly that day …
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Do I miss living in the USA? It’s a question I’ve been asked many times by both Tico and Estadounidense friends and relatives. And when I’m in Costa Rica, the answer is a confident no. Where I live, the ocean is less than an hour away. The mountains are outside my door. It’s never cold. …
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The Costa Rican national soccer team is facing a pivotal crisis, confirmed by the latest FIFA rankings published today. La Sele fell seven spots, now sitting at 47th in the world—a sharp decline that highlights growing concerns over the team’s performance. This drop follows a turbulent start to the World Cup qualifiers: a disappointing 1-1 …
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Estée Lauder launched its Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resorts Collection property in Costa Rica, back in May. The spot sits in the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s Blue Zones where people live longer lives. This marks the first such institute in the Americas, and it pulls from over 15 years …
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., revealed the return of nine ancient artifacts to Costa Rica on Thursday. These items came from investigations into looting and trafficking rings that target cultural heritage in South and Central America. Dealers and collectors allegedly snuck them into the U.S. and hid their origins through fake stories, shows, …
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Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency flags the southern Pacific coast as the top spot for drug smugglers. Officials point to four main entry points there: Punta Burica, Golfo Dulce, Bahía Drake, and the Osa triangle. All lack any police presence right now. They also name Cabo Velas in Guanacaste, close to Tamarindo, as another key …
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Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves announced that he will skip the congressional plenary session next Monday set to decide on stripping his immunity in a corruption case. He called the process a “judicial coup d’état” and said attending would only give it legitimacy. The session comes after a special congressional commission recommended lifting Chaves’ immunity. …
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Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have agreed to extend the Argentine superstar’s contract to remain in Major League Soccer (MLS) beyond next year’s World Cup, according to a source close to the club. The contract extension would ensure that the 38-year-old remains in competitive action until and after the 2026 World Cup hosted by the …
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International tourist arrivals to Costa Rica dropped by 2.3% between January and August compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Costa Rican Tourism Institute. Our country received 2,081,983 visitors during the first eight months of the year, 48,847 fewer than last year. North America, the primary source of tourists to Costa Rica, …
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The U.S. government has placed Costa Rica on its annual list of major drug transit or production countries for fiscal year 2026. President Donald Trump signed the determination, identifying 23 nations where illegal drugs flow through or get made in large amounts. This marks the latest in a series of reports that have kept Costa …
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