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Costa Rica Identified as Key Maritime Route for Cocaine Trafficking
Tico Times
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July 1, 2025
Costa Rica appears among the main maritime and aerial routes for cocaine trafficking between South and North America, according to the World Drug Report 2025 published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The maps included in...
Costa Rica’s top court calls for President Chaves to stand trial on corruption charges
SRN News
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July 1, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix SAN JOSE (Reuters) -Costa Rica’s highest court on Tuesday asked the country’s legislature to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his immunity from prosecution so he can stand trial on corruption charges. Costa Rica’s attorney...
Costa Rican-Owned BCT Bank is in the Eye of the Storm in Panama
Newsroom Panama
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July 1, 2025
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...
Costa Rican Agrotransformation 2025 Bets On Innovation And Knowledge For The Future Of Its Agriculture
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(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 Rica to Launch Electric Air Taxis for Sustainable Travel in Guanacaste
Tico Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica is poised to revolutionize its transportation landscape with the introduction of electric air taxis, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional ground travel for both tourists and residents. This innovative leap forward comes as...
‘Pura Vida’ Tested: Costa Rica’s President Chaves to Face Corruption Trial
The Costa Rican Times
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July 4, 2025
On July 1, 2025, Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court (Sala IV) formally requested that the Legislative Assembly strip President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of his immunity, clearing the path for a criminal trial on corruption...
World Bank says Costa Rica is no longer “Upper-Middle-Income” and has become a “High-Income” country
Q Costa Rica
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July 4, 2025
Q COSTA RICA — According to the World Bank’s 2024 measurements, Costa Rica has transitioned from the “upper-middle-income” category to the “high-income” group of countries. The international organization made this announcement on Tuesday, July 1,...
Costa Rica Rattles the Globe: 24th Most Quake-Prone Country in 2024
The Costa Rican Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica, June 2025 – Costa Rica may be known for its “Pura Vida” lifestyle, but in 2024 it also earned a spot among the world’s top 30 most earthquake-active nations. According to a May report from Ranking Royals—drawing on data from...
Costa Rica vs. USA Thriller as Rising Star Max Arfsten Powers USMNT Through Gold Cup Chaos
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 30, 2025
The Costa Rica vs USA quarter-final clash at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup had no shortage of drama. But beyond the penalty shootout tension, it can't be denied that one name stood out: Max Arfsten. The 24-year-old Columbus Crew defender, already...
Costa Rica’s Pride March 2025 Defies Restrictions and Celebrates Diversity
Tico Times
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June 30, 2025
A large crowd gathered in Paseo Colón, San José, to participate in the LGBTIQ+ Pride March 2025. It began at noon, as people marched from the statue of León Cortés, in the western sector of La Sabana, toward the central building of the Costa Rican...
Crypto Pura Vida: How Costa Rica Quietly Became Latin America’s Blockchain Powerhouse
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica has long been celebrated for its lush rainforests, spectacular beaches and commitment to environmental stewardship. Now, amid the global surge in digital assets, the “Rich Coast” is carving out a distinct niche...
Tourism on the Brink: Costa Rica’s Pura Vida Under Siege as Crime Surge Sours Visitor Boom
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica’s reputation as a tropical haven is facing its toughest test in years. Once celebrated for its sloths, surf breaks and “pura vida” tranquility, the nation now wrestles with falling visitor numbers amid a spike in...
Our Dream Trip Through Costa Rica
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 3, 2025
Some vacations offer a break from mundane routine, and others recalibrate your entire rhythm. Our Elite Beach Villas holiday in Costa Rica offered the latter: Equal parts rest and exhilaration, and all parts infused with gorgeous tropical scenery...
Costa Rica Pushes USA to the Brink but Falls in Penalty Heartbreak
Tico Times
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June 30, 2025
If you just caught the end of the USA vs. Costa Rica Gold Cup quarterfinal, you probably feel like you need another cup of coffee—and maybe a moment to catch your breath. The match, which wrapped up just about half an hour ago, ended in a dramatic...
Gender Persecution at the International Criminal Court: The ICC Issues Arrest Warrants against Taliban Leaders for Crimes against Humanity
EJIL: Talk!
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July 11, 2025
On 8 July 2025, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against two senior Taliban leaders in the Situation in Afghanistan. The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) hailed the warrants as an ‘important vindication...
Meet Costa Rica’s presidential candidates for the 2026 elections
Q Costa Rica
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July 3, 2025
Q COSTARICA — On February 1, 2026, in seven months, Costa Ricans will be deciding at the polls who will be the next president of Costa Rica. Although it is still too early to predict a winner, it is clear that none of the candidates are ruled out....
Justice Unmasked: Costa Rican Documentary Uncovers Dark Secrets of Church Abuse
The Costa Rican Times
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July 2, 2025
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...
Canadian Porter Airlines Opens Direct Routes to Mexico, Caribbean, and Costa Rica
The Rio Times
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July 3, 2025
Porter Airlines will soon fly directly from Toronto, Ottawa, and Hamilton to popular vacation spots in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica. The airline announced it will start 13 new routes this November, connecting Canadians to Cancún, Puerto...
Surf’s Up, Screens On: ‘Pura Vida Bodysurfing’ Rides to Victory at Costa Rica Surf Film Festival
The Costa Rican Times
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July 2, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – When surf, cinema and “Pura Vida” collide, you get a tidal wave of excitement—and that’s exactly what happened on May 31, 2025, at Jacó’s iconic Surfer House. The inaugural Costa Rica Surf Film Festival, presented by Rip...
Five Female Cancer Survivors Will Take Part In An Extreme Adventure Challenge In Costa Rica With Support Of ICT
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Five Spanish women cancer survivors will participate from October 21st to November 4th in the tenth edition of the“Reto Pelayo Vida,” an extreme sports event held for the first time in Costa Rica, according to the...