Latin America has become a battleground between the United States and China. Countries in the region are being forced to choose sides under pressure from Donald Trump’s new trade policy. The Republican administration has so far preferred the stick over the carrot in its strategy to counter China’s growing influence in the region, which is …
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A recent survey by the National University of Costa Rica (UNA) has shed new light on the nation’s views regarding abortion, revealing deep divides among different age and education groups. The Study of the Perception of the Costa Rican Population on Values and Religious Practices 2024, conducted by UNA, revealed that 70% of the population …
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Tennis Star Jannik Sinner, world number one, will be suspended until May 4 after reaching an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which had requested a suspension of one to two years after the Italian tested positive for clostebol, a prohibited substance. “Under the terms of the agreement, Sinner will serve his period of …
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As has been indicated previously, in Costa Rica, corporations and many other entities, have the obligation of reporting the distribution of the company shares or association participation in such a manner that it is clear who the final beneficiary is. In other words, this law seeks to clarify who the real owners of each corporation …
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The iconic cypress trees that adorned the streets of San Rafael de Heredia, particularly in the residential area of El Tirol, were cut down following a lawsuit filed by a foreign resident, Irina Mijaylovna Tkachenko. She claimed that the 65 cypress trees, located on public roads at the entrance of Residencial El Monte (known as …
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The neighbors of Cabuyal Beach won a battle to ensure that the maritime-terrestrial zone (ZMT) of that beach remains public. Costa Rica’s maritime-terrestrial zone is a 200-meter wide strip that extends along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. This zone includes land, rocks, islands, islets, and any natural formation that rises above sea level. It is …
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In 2024, almost 3 million tourists came to Costa Rica. Many who arrived participated in tours, both of the action/adrenaline variety (rafting, ziplining, etc) and those that showcase the country’s abundant nature and wildlife. Few tourists know that besides these well-publicized excursions, Costa Rica also offers a chance to see some unique Archaeological sites that …
The Costa Rican Police Force conducted a major operation in Barrio Escalante, San José, at a business advertising itself as a therapeutic massage center. The operation was part of an investigation into an alleged human trafficking network for sexual exploitation. Randall Zúñiga, director of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), stated that agents from the Gender …
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San Gerardo de Rivas is a small, traditional Costa Rican town situated high in the valley of the Chirripó Pacífico River in the Talamanca Mountains of south-central Costa Rica. The area has traditionally been dedicated to agriculture, and the land has been owned by locals who have devoted their lives to this economic activity. However, …
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I recently returned from a week-long trip to Costa Rica, where I had an incredible experience at Prisma Dental. I’m based in North Carolina, and this was my first time traveling abroad for dental work, so I wanted to share the details of my journey. The Decision to Go Abroad for Dental Care As someone …
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