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Costa Rica.
country in Central America
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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 supported13 reports1 development inside
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A Costa Rican candidate has challenged the current UN chief, António Guterres, regarding the leadership succession.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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A coalition of countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Chile, Dominican Republic, and Colombia, aims to strengthen regional resilience.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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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
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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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Costa Rica is adopting security strategies modeled after those used by El Salvador.Some support2 reports
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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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The Central Bank of Costa Rica set a legal cap on interest rates, while a footballer was arrested in an extortion case.Some support1 report
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QUANTUM, a company, is expanding its global footprint with facilities in Costa Rica, Albuquerque, and Canada.Some support1 report
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Bananas are being shipped from Guatemala and Costa Rica to US and Canadian markets, while El Nino and the Iran war raise industry costs.Some support2 reports
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Dengue risk has been reported across both Pacific and South American regions.Some support1 report
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Laura Fernandez was confirmed as the president of Costa Rica.Well supported11 reports2 developments inside
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The National Aeronaval Service intercepted a vessel near a shared border with Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Tsunami threats affect Colombia and Costa Rica, while an earthquake warns of tsunami risk for Easter Island, alongside Trump approving Hasan's execution.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Earthquake causes widespread power outages and triggers tsunami warnings in Colombia and Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Air Canada is offering loyalty points for flights to Tenerife and Costa Rica, highlighting the connection between the two destinations.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court in Costa Rica reviews a bill concerning working hours.Some support2 reports
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Mercosur access includes Argentina as a market, and Costa Rica serves as a base for financial analysis concerning Central America.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Brooke Rollins facilitated dairy access in Costa Rica, noting that past administration policies affected the trade balance.Some support1 report
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The Finance Ministry publishes the central bank reference selling rate, coinciding with a tourism analysis by CET in Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Costa Rica provided ministerial backing for the Inter American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) work plan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Minister of Agriculture Muhammad Ibrahim hosted a biotechnology congress in Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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An earthquake triggered tsunami warnings across multiple Pacific coast nations, prompting inspections of Panama Canal facilities.Some support2 reports
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Marriott International is involved in business matters concerning properties in Costa Rica and Panama City.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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JW Marriott officially opened a new resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.Some support2 reports
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The Trump administration funds migration deals, sending migrants to Costa Rica and Eswatini, while diplomatic efforts target African governments.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Costa Rica received an invitation from a US-led coalition on October 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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A tsunami threat has been issued for the Pacific coast, alongside potential non-damaging sea-level changes.Some support1 report
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Earthquake and tsunami warnings were issued for both coasts of Costa Rica and Panama on October 9, 2026.Well supported227 reports
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Breeze Airways announced new service routes to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Breeze Airways established a new direct flight connection between Tampa and Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Costa Rican ambassador visits Sharjah, where Mohamed Al Abbar chairs meetings involving Emaar Properties and Americana Group.Some support1 report
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Amy Sabbadini was interned at an environmental law firm in Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Fast-strengthening El Niño is reported in Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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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 OperationalBlow partnered with Carlos Lehder to smuggle cocaine for a Colombian cartel.Moves Costa Rica
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El Salvador OperationalDonald Trump welcomed Nayib Bukele and praised his governance in El Salvador.Moves Costa Rica
Connections
The 40 strongest of 1,008, 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, holding the country's executive office.
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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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Laura Fernández Delgado Structural
Laura Fernández Delgado holds the formal executive office of President 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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Cuba Operational
Cuba and Costa Rica maintain a politically charged relationship characterized by diplomatic disputes, opposition to Cuban policies, and regional isolation.
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Campos Structural
Campos serves as the Security Minister for the government 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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Alejandra Solano Structural
Alejandra Solano serves as the Permanent Representative of Costa Rica.
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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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Rodrigo Chaves Structural
Rodrigo Chaves serves as the elected president and head of state of 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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Panama Operational
The countries maintain an active relationship characterized by trade disputes, competition for investment, and shared regional environmental risks.
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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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Venezuela Transactional
Costa Rica provided humanitarian aid and rescue services to Venezuela, and later handled extradition requests.
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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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Ministry of Finance Structural
The Ministry of Finance operates as the central financial management body within the governmental structure of Costa Rica.
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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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New York Transactional
Costa Rican authorities extradited a drug kingpin to the US.
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Nicoya Structural
Nicoya is a geographical region located within the country of Costa Rica.
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Catia La Mar Transactional
Costa Rican teams provided rescue and assistance services in Catia La Mar.
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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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Central Bank of Costa Rica Structural
The Central Bank of Costa Rica manages monetary policy and operates within the legal and economic framework of Costa Rica.
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Europe Operational
Europe and Costa Rica maintain active operational links through tourism, trade, investment competition, and illicit transshipment flows.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
47 events- A Costa Rican candidate has challenged the current UN chief, António Guterres, regarding the leadership succession.
- 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.
- Costa Rica is adopting security strategies modeled after those used by El Salvador.
- The Central Bank of Costa Rica set a legal cap on interest rates, while a footballer was arrested in an extortion case.
- QUANTUM, a company, is expanding its global footprint with facilities in Costa Rica, Albuquerque, and Canada.
- Bananas are being shipped from Guatemala and Costa Rica to US and Canadian markets, while El Nino and the Iran war raise industry costs.
- Dengue risk has been reported across both Pacific and South American regions.
- The National Aeronaval Service intercepted a vessel near a shared border with Costa Rica.
- Tsunami threats affect Colombia and Costa Rica, while an earthquake warns of tsunami risk for Easter Island, alongside Trump approving Hasan's execution.
- Earthquake causes widespread power outages and triggers tsunami warnings in Colombia and Costa Rica.
- Air Canada is offering loyalty points for flights to Tenerife and Costa Rica, highlighting the connection between the two destinations.
- The Supreme Court in Costa Rica reviews a bill concerning working hours.
- Mercosur access includes Argentina as a market, and Costa Rica serves as a base for financial analysis concerning Central America.
- Brooke Rollins facilitated dairy access in Costa Rica, noting that past administration policies affected the trade balance.
- The Finance Ministry publishes the central bank reference selling rate, coinciding with a tourism analysis by CET in Costa Rica.
- Minister of Agriculture Muhammad Ibrahim hosted a biotechnology congress in Costa Rica.
- An earthquake triggered tsunami warnings across multiple Pacific coast nations, prompting inspections of Panama Canal facilities.
- JW Marriott officially opened a new resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
- Costa Rica received an invitation from a US-led coalition on October 10, 2026.
- A tsunami threat has been issued for the Pacific coast, alongside potential non-damaging sea-level changes.
- Earthquake and tsunami warnings were issued for both coasts of Costa Rica and Panama on October 9, 2026.
- Breeze Airways established a new direct flight connection between Tampa and Costa Rica.
- Costa Rican ambassador visits Sharjah, where Mohamed Al Abbar chairs meetings involving Emaar Properties and Americana Group.
- Amy Sabbadini was interned at an environmental law firm in Costa Rica.
- Fast-strengthening El Niño is reported in Costa Rica.
September 2026
3 events- Discussions are underway regarding candidates for the UN Secretary-General role, involving Costa Rica, Argentina, and key figures like Olara Otunnu and Han Zheng.
- A coalition of countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Chile, Dominican Republic, and Colombia, aims to strengthen regional resilience.
- The Trump administration funds migration deals, sending migrants to Costa Rica and Eswatini, while diplomatic efforts target African governments.
August 2026
3 events- 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.
- Costa Rica provided ministerial backing for the Inter American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) work plan.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
5 events- Costa Rica established a strategic partnership with China and upheld the one-China principle.
- El Niño is causing severe droughts, heat waves, torrential rains, and flooding across Central America.
- Laura Fernandez was confirmed as the president of Costa Rica.
- Marriott International is involved in business matters concerning properties in Costa Rica and Panama City.
- Breeze Airways announced new service routes to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica.