Costa Rica Wiretaps Raise Questions Over Mexican Bank Takeover Bid

Later in 2019, Costa Rican media reported the launch of an electric bike rental service dubbed OMNi Bicis, which would operate in partnership with Costa Rica’s Savings and Personal Loans Cooperative, or Coopenae, one of the largest savings and...

Costa Rican lawmaker says U.S. revoked her visa over alleged ties to Communist Party

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- The vice president of Costa Rica’s Congress said Thursday that the U.S. embassy told her the U.S. had revoked her visa because of alleged contacts with the Chinese Communist Party. Vanessa Castro of the opposition Social...

Costa Rican lawmaker says the US revoked her visa over alleged ties to Chinese Communist Party

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The vice president of Costa Rica’s Congress said Thursday that the U.S. embassy told her the U.S. had revoked her visa because of alleged contacts with the Chinese Communist Party. Vanessa Castro of the opposition...

Costa Rican lawmaker says the US revoked her visa over alleged ties to Chinese Communist Party

Beyond the Bombs: The Costa Rican Perspective on the Israel-Iran Conflict

A few days ago, we spoke with the Costa Rican Ambassador to the State of Israel, Antonio López Escarré, who, amidst the growing tension between Israel and Iran, has been the voice of Costa Rica. READ MORE Today He is at the epicenter of the...

US hospitality group acquires Costa Rican resort

Credit: Shutterstock/Mabelin Santos Arias (Costa Rica) has helped US company Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality acquire Costa Rica’s luxury Tabacón thermal resort and spa for US$111 million. Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique...

Costa Rican Choir Conquers Germany With Four Awards

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Canadian man and Costa Rican woman plead guilty to illegal U.S. entry

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U.S. Could Vastly Expand Global Immigrant Detention Network

The Trump administration is set to vastly expand deportations to countries other than immigrants’ home nations, supercharging a system of international detainee transfers that human rights advocates say exposes thousands of people to human rights...

Where Was 'Bachelor in Paradise' Filmed? Inside the Costa Rican Location

“Bachelor in Paradise” is back. After taking a year off, the reality series returns with a new cast and some notable changes. The most significant transformation? Season 10 marks the first time the spinoff series has departed from its typical...

Costa Rican Hotels Project 66% Occupancy For This July Vacations

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Hotels in Costa Rica project an average occupancy rate of 66% during the mid-season holidays. This period is between July 5 and 20, 2025. Currently, the level of confirmed reservations stands at 51%, according to data...

Production on Salamanders and Costa Rican Biodiversity to Compete in Chilean Film Festival

The Costa Rican short documentary Shadow Dwellers was selected to compete in the fifth edition of the Santiago Wild 2025 Film Festival, held annually in Chile. Petras’ production stood out for its poetic and rigorous look at aspects of Costa Rican...

Karla Rojas: A Costa Rican Symphony Triumphs in Miami

From the stages of the Miami City Ballet to the Latin Grammy gala, Costa Rican trombonist Karla Rojas has left an indelible mark on the music world. But what is the story behind this talented artist? Born in San José and raised in Moravia, Karla...

Costa Rican-Owned BCT Bank is in the Eye of the Storm in Panama

The Public Prosecutor’s Office is conducting an investigation into possible money laundering crimes against the economic order and has held talks with Costa Rican judicial authorities. On June 10, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, through the Second...

Liberty, Ericsson Launch Costa Rica’s First 5G Standalone Network

Liberty and Ericsson have signed a strategic contract to deploy the first 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile service in Costa Rica, marking a milestone in the digitalization of the country and the Central American region. Partnering with trusted and...

Costa Rican Agrotransformation 2025 Bets On Innovation And Knowledge For The Future Of Its Agriculture

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) With more than 10% of the national workforce linked to the agricultural sector and a growing need for productive modernization, Agrotransformation 2025 is consolidating its position as the main meeting and exchange of...

Costa Rican Congress Approved 12-Hour Workdays for Certain Jobs

The Costa Rican Congress today approved a motion to implement a bill known as the 4×3 bill, which would allow for the implementation of 12-hour workweeks for four days a week in certain jobs. The initiative, approved through the “fast-track”...

Justice Unmasked: Costa Rican Documentary Uncovers Dark Secrets of Church Abuse

Costa Rica, July 2025 – In a country renowned for its lush rainforests and “Pura Vida” ethos, a chilling story of betrayal and courage has burst into the spotlight. “El Monaguillo, el Cura y el Jardinero” (“The Altar Boy, the Priest and the...

Top Ten Costa Rican Locations to Die For

Renowned for its natural beauty and pioneering ecological conservation, Costa Rica is ramping up efforts to become a strong contender in global film production. A compact nation with a growing cash rebate scheme, skilled bilingual crews, close...

Female Filmmakers Lead New Wave of Costa Rican Cinema: 5 Names to Watch

Early in 2021, Costa Rican filmmaker Antonella Sudasassi launched a pioneering initiative in her home country: the Unión de Directoras de Cine Costa Rica, or the Union of Female Film Directors of Costa Rica, in literal translation. The...