Costa Rica.
country in Central America
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What's happening
Active this week
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India and Costa Rica are featured as tourism destinations, highlighting sights like Monsoon Palace and City Palace.Some support1 report
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President Mulino of Panama and Costa Rican officials met to discuss joint efforts against narcoterrorism and security issues.Some support1 report
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Roxana Chacón, a magistrate of the Costa Rican court, cast her vote for Alfaro in the recent election.Some support1 report
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Martin Garrix is touring Latin America, including Costa Rica, Guatemala City, and Bogotá, and collaborated with Dua Lipa.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Go Remote operates from Austin and Cairo, plans expansion to Costa Rica, and was co-founded in Giza.Some support3 reports
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A new direct seasonal connection was established between Europe and Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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A Costa Rican candidate has challenged the current UN chief, António Guterres, regarding the leadership succession.Some support2 reports
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Central Pacific is identified as a coast of Costa Rica, and Puntarenas Province is located within the country.Some support1 report
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National Technical University and Costa Rica Institute of Technology are state universities in Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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A journalist is covering stories in Costa Rica while based in Atlanta.Some support1 report
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A vessel deployment links Alaska and Florida while Hurricane Trudy affects routes near Cabo San Lucas and Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Edgar Oviedo enhanced the role of INA in Costa Rica on November 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Costa Rica is adopting security strategies modeled after those used by El Salvador.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Costa Rica constructed a new prison near San Jose with assistance from El Salvador.Some support1 report
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Los Angeles' budget size is reported to match that of Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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BMW, Alpina, and Nike sponsored the Lindora Run in Costa Rica on October 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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Janus Henderson commented on the political shift in Costa Rica, where Laura Fernández has been leading the government since May 2026, while the IMF monitors economic policy.Some support2 reports
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International dialogues were held in Costa Rica on October 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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International firefighters are assisting with Canadian wildfire efforts.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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BCWS crews in British Columbia received support from international personnel, including those from Costa Rica, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.Some support1 report
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Grupo Barak toured from the Dominican Republic to Costa Rica, culminating in a concert in Alajuela.Some support1 report
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Discussions are underway regarding candidates for the UN Secretary-General role, involving Costa Rica, Argentina, and key figures like Olara Otunnu and Han Zheng.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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A president invited the Pontiff to visit Costa Rica, while geographical relations between neighboring Central American states were noted.Some support1 report
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The US imposed tariffs on Nicaraguan goods, while several other Central American nations face tariffs due to labor practices.Some support1 report
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The Legislative Assembly in Assam enters extraordinary sessions.Some support1 report
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Zollner and EMS established facilities in Cartago, Costa Rica, on September 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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A coalition of countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Chile, Dominican Republic, and Colombia, aims to strengthen regional resilience.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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A fugitive traveling from Costa Rica was arrested in Hungary, while separately, a man was sentenced in North Carolina.Some support1 report
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The Costa Rican Justice Ministry, led by Gabriel Aguilar, announced the opening of a new prison near San Jose.Some support1 report
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President Laura Fernández dismissed the trade minister of Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Costa Rican President Laura Fernández reversed policy and rejected a trade pact on October 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Costa Rica's candidate leads the UN top job race while an Emirati diplomat secures aid delivery to Gaza.Some support1 report
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Salvadoran man Garcia, involved in deportation proceedings, is settled on Eswatini but prefers Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Costa Rica established a strategic partnership with China and upheld the one-China principle.Some support2 reports
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Police conducted a raid in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica today.Some support1 report
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Hans Pfister co-founded a hotel group in Costa Rica, leveraging the country's tourism potential on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts.Some support1 report
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Qualitas is expanding its cross-border business operations in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru while shrinking its business with the US.Some support1 report
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A travel promotion has been launched across Latin America, offering vacation packages to countries including Ecuador, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Peru.Some support1 report
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El Niño is causing severe droughts, heat waves, torrential rains, and flooding across Central America.Well supported17 reports5 developments inside
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Gerry N. Seymour met his wife in Costa Rica and owned and operated a family restaurant there.Some support1 report
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Coffee production in Heredia, Costa Rica, is shaping the local economy.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A family farm produces coffee in Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month are taking place in Athens and Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Nicaraguan refugees are seeking asylum in Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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The Golden Toad was native to Costa Rica, and the Okapi lives in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Some support1 report
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Basic geographical facts confirming San José is in Costa Rica and Ibero-America includes Latin America.Some support1 report
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A comparative analysis notes that both Chile and Costa Rica are high-income OECD democracies facing high relative poverty rates, while Trump's actions affect US economic standing.Some support1 report
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A cruise ship departed Los Angeles and is heading to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, and Colombia, while being threatened by Hurricane Trudy.Some support1 report
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Comparative economic analysis places Panama alongside Central American peers, noting its relative size compared to Colombia and Chile.Some support1 report
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Costa Rica engages with BRICS and other powers while facing US tariff tests and joining the CAFTA-DR pact.Some support1 report
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Local government in San José declared a specific tender void today.Some support1 report
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Floods in Aguas Zarcas are affecting San Carlos, a canton in Costa Rica.Some support2 reports
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The Dominican Republic has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition for combating antisemitism and joined a group of Latin American adopters.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Lampert Cigars utilizes Ecuadorian wrappers, Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, and Costa Rican factories for production.Some support1 report
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A Venezuelan gang member was extradited from Costa Rica, sentenced in Chile, and designated as a terrorist organization by the Trump administration.Some support5 reports
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Expeditions are currently spanning across both Panama and Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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President of Costa Rica announced a list at Cacco prison.Some support1 report
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Five countries set targets to reduce black carbon, while low-income economies incorporate health into climate planning.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Central America is grappling with a complex crisis involving ongoing gang violence, security issues, and the severe impacts of climate change, including famine and drought.Some support2 reports6 developments inside
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US and Colombian agencies conducted joint drug interdiction operations, while HSI teamed up with Panama to intercept narcotics heading to Costa Rica.Some support1 report1 development inside
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What's reaching Costa Rica
Events traced to Costa Rica, step by step, newest first- Local peptide stock may boost research reliability in Costa RicaLocal peptide stock may improve research reliability and speed in Costa Rica.Possible
- How could the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Panama affect Costa Rica?Panama earthquake may affect regional trade and investment confidencePossible
- How does Trump's regional security meeting in New York affect Costa Rica?Costa Rica fired its foreign minister after he attended a Trump-chaired security meeting without presidential consultation.Reported
Around Costa Rica this week
News at the entities that move Costa Rica most-
Colombia OperationalBrazil holds national university entrance exam while Colombia and its citizens observe public holidays on Nov 16.Moves Costa Rica
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El Salvador OperationalA family moved from El Salvador to Maryland.Moves Costa Rica
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Congress StructuralTrump eased sanctions on Russian diesel while the White House sought a peace deal with Putin, amid Congressional debate on Russia policy.Moves Costa Rica
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Donald Trump OperationalDemocratic leaders Schumer and Jeffries are facing internal political limitations and hindering legislative progress.Moves Costa Rica
Connections
The 40 strongest of 1,028, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Tortuguero Structural
Tortuguero is a national park located within the borders of Costa Rica.
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Puntarenas Structural
Puntarenas is a province located within the borders of Costa Rica.
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Guanacaste Province Structural
Guanacaste Province is a permanent administrative and geographic subdivision of Costa Rica.
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Limón Province Structural
Limón Province is one of the administrative divisions of Costa Rica.
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Cartago Province Structural
Cartago Province is an administrative division located within the borders of Costa Rica.
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Laura Fernandez Structural
Laura Fernandez formally serves as the president of Costa Rica, leading the country's governance and policy.
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Laura Fernández Structural
Laura Fernández serves as the President of Costa Rica, defining the country's executive policy and function.
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Alejandra Solano Structural
Alejandra Solano serves as the Permanent Representative of Costa Rica.
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Manuel Tovar Rivera Structural
Manuel Tovar Rivera formally holds the office of Foreign Minister for Costa Rica.
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Gabriel Aguilar Structural
Gabriel Aguilar holds the formal position of Justice Minister within the government of Costa Rica.
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Colombia Operational
Colombia and Costa Rica actively coordinate on regional security, migration, and mutual disaster response efforts.
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Chaves Structural
Chaves held a formal political office, serving as Minister of the Presidency within Costa Rica's government.
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Campos Structural
Campos serves as the Security Minister for the government of Costa Rica.
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Rodrigo Chaves Structural
Rodrigo Chaves holds high-level governmental positions, including President and Minister, within Costa Rica.
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Laura Fernández Delgado Structural
Laura Fernández Delgado holds the formal executive office of President of Costa Rica.
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Laura Fernández Structural
Laura Fernández serves as the President and head of government for Costa Rica.
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El Salvador Operational
Costa Rica actively adopts, mirrors, and benchmarks policies and security strategies from El Salvador.
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Denmark Operational
Denmark and Costa Rica are partners in the Alliance BOGA, coordinating efforts on fossil fuel phase-out.
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Europe Operational
Active operational links exist through tourism, trade, investment competition, and illicit transshipment flows.
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Panama Operational
The countries maintain an operational relationship characterized by active trade competition, security cooperation, and shared regional environmental risks.
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Nicaragua Operational
The relationship is characterized by active political tension, diplomatic disagreement, and shared regional concerns.
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Cuba Operational
The relationship is characterized by active political and diplomatic conflict, including disputes over the Cuban blockade and the suspension of diplomatic ties.
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government Structural
The government entity functions as the governing structure operating within the geopolitical boundaries of Costa Rica.
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Savegre River Structural
The river functions as a critical water resource whose health and protection are vital to the country's resource base.
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Congress Structural
Costa Rica's major operational shifts are subject to required approval from the U.S. Congress.
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New York Transactional
Costa Rican authorities extradited a drug kingpin to the US.
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Paula Xinis Transactional
The relationship is defined by a current tribunal finding regarding Costa Rica's formal willingness to accept Paula Xinis.
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Emergency Structural
The state of emergency is recognized and managed through the activation of a national emergency fund administered by the relevant governmental bodies of Costa Rica.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump uses political influence and policies, including tariffs and designations, to pressure and coordinate with Costa Rica on regional security and migration issues.
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Nicoya Structural
Nicoya is a geographical region located within the country of Costa Rica.
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Ministry of Health Structural
The Ministry of Health functions as a necessary governmental organ executing policy and monitoring compliance within the sovereign territory of Costa Rica.
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Puntarenas Structural
Puntarenas is an administrative province located within Costa Rica.
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Banco Nacional Operational
Banco Nacional functions as a financial partner for a national energy project within Costa Rica.
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Alajuela Province Structural
Alajuela Province is a major administrative division of Costa Rica.
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Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social Structural
CCSS is the official social security fund whose operation is mandated by the laws of Costa Rica.
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Rebeca Grynspan Structural
Rebeca Grynspan held the formal political position of former vice president of Costa Rica.
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Carlo Díaz Structural
Carlo Díaz holds the formal position of Attorney General for Costa Rica, a governmental role.
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Ministerio Público Structural
The entity operates as a functional component within the larger state structure of Costa Rica, involving executive and judicial branches.
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Ministry of Environment and Energy Structural
The Ministry of Environment and Energy functions as a key regulatory and operational body within the governmental structure of Costa Rica.
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Francisco Gamboa Soto Structural
Francisco Gamboa Soto holds a formal governmental position as Vice President within the state of Costa Rica.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
12 events- India and Costa Rica are featured as tourism destinations, highlighting sights like Monsoon Palace and City Palace.
- President Mulino of Panama and Costa Rican officials met to discuss joint efforts against narcoterrorism and security issues.
- Roxana Chacón, a magistrate of the Costa Rican court, cast her vote for Alfaro in the recent election.
- Go Remote operates from Austin and Cairo, plans expansion to Costa Rica, and was co-founded in Giza.
- A new direct seasonal connection was established between Europe and Costa Rica.
- Central Pacific is identified as a coast of Costa Rica, and Puntarenas Province is located within the country.
- National Technical University and Costa Rica Institute of Technology are state universities in Costa Rica.
- A journalist is covering stories in Costa Rica while based in Atlanta.
- A vessel deployment links Alaska and Florida while Hurricane Trudy affects routes near Cabo San Lucas and Costa Rica.
- Edgar Oviedo enhanced the role of INA in Costa Rica on November 1, 2026.
- Costa Rica constructed a new prison near San Jose with assistance from El Salvador.
- Los Angeles' budget size is reported to match that of Costa Rica.
October 2026
36 events- A Costa Rican candidate has challenged the current UN chief, António Guterres, regarding the leadership succession.
- Costa Rica is adopting security strategies modeled after those used by El Salvador.
- BMW, Alpina, and Nike sponsored the Lindora Run in Costa Rica on October 31, 2026.
- International dialogues were held in Costa Rica on October 31, 2026.
- BCWS crews in British Columbia received support from international personnel, including those from Costa Rica, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Grupo Barak toured from the Dominican Republic to Costa Rica, culminating in a concert in Alajuela.
- A president invited the Pontiff to visit Costa Rica, while geographical relations between neighboring Central American states were noted.
- The US imposed tariffs on Nicaraguan goods, while several other Central American nations face tariffs due to labor practices.
- The Legislative Assembly in Assam enters extraordinary sessions.
- A fugitive traveling from Costa Rica was arrested in Hungary, while separately, a man was sentenced in North Carolina.
- The Costa Rican Justice Ministry, led by Gabriel Aguilar, announced the opening of a new prison near San Jose.
- President Laura Fernández dismissed the trade minister of Costa Rica.
- Costa Rican President Laura Fernández reversed policy and rejected a trade pact on October 28, 2026.
- Costa Rica's candidate leads the UN top job race while an Emirati diplomat secures aid delivery to Gaza.
- Salvadoran man Garcia, involved in deportation proceedings, is settled on Eswatini but prefers Costa Rica.
- Police conducted a raid in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica today.
- Hans Pfister co-founded a hotel group in Costa Rica, leveraging the country's tourism potential on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts.
- Qualitas is expanding its cross-border business operations in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru while shrinking its business with the US.
- A travel promotion has been launched across Latin America, offering vacation packages to countries including Ecuador, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Peru.
- Gerry N. Seymour met his wife in Costa Rica and owned and operated a family restaurant there.
- A family farm produces coffee in Costa Rica.
- Celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month are taking place in Athens and Costa Rica.
- Nicaraguan refugees are seeking asylum in Costa Rica.
- The Golden Toad was native to Costa Rica, and the Okapi lives in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Basic geographical facts confirming San José is in Costa Rica and Ibero-America includes Latin America.
- A comparative analysis notes that both Chile and Costa Rica are high-income OECD democracies facing high relative poverty rates, while Trump's actions affect US economic standing.
- A cruise ship departed Los Angeles and is heading to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, and Colombia, while being threatened by Hurricane Trudy.
- Comparative economic analysis places Panama alongside Central American peers, noting its relative size compared to Colombia and Chile.
- Costa Rica engages with BRICS and other powers while facing US tariff tests and joining the CAFTA-DR pact.
- Local government in San José declared a specific tender void today.
- Floods in Aguas Zarcas are affecting San Carlos, a canton in Costa Rica.
- Lampert Cigars utilizes Ecuadorian wrappers, Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, and Costa Rican factories for production.
- A Venezuelan gang member was extradited from Costa Rica, sentenced in Chile, and designated as a terrorist organization by the Trump administration.
- Expeditions are currently spanning across both Panama and Costa Rica.
- President of Costa Rica announced a list at Cacco prison.
- Five countries set targets to reduce black carbon, while low-income economies incorporate health into climate planning.
September 2026
5 events- Martin Garrix is touring Latin America, including Costa Rica, Guatemala City, and Bogotá, and collaborated with Dua Lipa.
- Janus Henderson commented on the political shift in Costa Rica, where Laura Fernández has been leading the government since May 2026, while the IMF monitors economic policy.
- Discussions are underway regarding candidates for the UN Secretary-General role, involving Costa Rica, Argentina, and key figures like Olara Otunnu and Han Zheng.
- Zollner and EMS established facilities in Cartago, Costa Rica, on September 1, 2026.
- A coalition of countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Chile, Dominican Republic, and Colombia, aims to strengthen regional resilience.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
3 events- International firefighters are assisting with Canadian wildfire efforts.
- The Dominican Republic has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition for combating antisemitism and joined a group of Latin American adopters.
- US and Colombian agencies conducted joint drug interdiction operations, while HSI teamed up with Panama to intercept narcotics heading to Costa Rica.