Costa Rica’s President Says US Ground Operations Would Help
Costa Rica's president says US ground operations in Costa Rica could help security. But no plan exists, and Congress would...
September 5, 2026Section
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Laura Fernández Seizes Congress Majority as Costa Rica Tourism Tops $5.5 Billion
Costa Rica economy under its new government is drawing investor attention as tourism and FDI climb while security fears and...
September 5, 2026
Costa Rica AI Plan With Google Runs Into a Data Problem
The Costa Rica AI agreement with Google Cloud covers health, education and security. The obstacle is that state systems still...
September 4, 2026
Hilton LXR Costa Rica Debut: Maravé Manuel Antonio Resort to Open in 2029
Hilton LXR Costa Rica debut: Maravé Manuel Antonio brings 173 rooms and branded residences to a 40-acre Pacific estate, opening...
August 31, 2026
Costa Rica Limits 12-Hour Shifts to Private Firms as Deputies Shield Public Workers
Costa Rica Limits: What happened: Deputies voted to exclude public-sector employees from Costa Rica's planned 4x3 reform of the Labour...
August 28, 2026
Canada Is Now the Fastest-Growing Source of Tourists to Costa Rica in 2026
Tourists to Costa Rica from Canada rose 25.1% through July 2026 — the fastest growth of any source market, according...
August 28, 2026
Costa Rica Reopens Turrialba Volcano Park and Guayabo Ruins After Rain Closures
Turrialba Volcano National Park and Guayabo National Monument reopened August 26, 2026, after heavy rains from Tropical Wave 33 forced...
August 28, 2026
Costa Rica Broadcast Fee Bill Advances Despite Press Freedom Warnings
Costa Rica approved Bill 24,461 in first debate: a spectrum fee of up to 7.73% of TV revenue that the...
August 28, 2026
U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Says Tourist Visa Appointments Continue Unchanged
The U.S. Embassy in San José says tourist visa appointments continue unchanged despite the worldwide pause on immigrant visas.
August 27, 2026