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Canadian man and Costa Rican woman plead guilty to illegal U.S. entry
Green Mountain Times - Vermont
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July 8, 2025
Michael P. Drescher Acting United States Attorney for the District of Vermont | U.S. Attorney for the District of VermontMichael P. Drescher Acting United States Attorney for the District of Vermont | U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont...
Rubyglow, The Red-Skinned Pineapple Grown In Costa Rica, Is Named Best Food Innovation 2025
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Rubyglow, a pineapple grown in Buenos Aires, Puntarenas , was recognized as Best Food Innovation at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025, organized by FoodBev Media. The World Food Innovation Awards celebrate the most...
10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee
AFAR
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July 8, 2025
Blessed with staggering tropical forests that roll down to equally dramatic coastlines, it’s no wonder pura vida—the Costa Rican catchphrase for appreciation, relaxation, and blissed-out simplicity—is the phrase on repeat here. Costa Rica is the...
Costa Rica Leads AI Adoption in Small Businesses Across Latin America
Tico Times
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July 5, 2025
Costa Rica is standing out as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). About 50% of Costa Rican SMEs now use AI tools in their daily operations, according to Trycore,...
More Canadians Headed to Costa Rica as WestJet Expands Liberia Routes
Tico Times
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July 8, 2025
Canadian airline WestJet is adding new routes for the 2025–26 winter season, including expanded service to Costa Rica. Beginning in December 2025, the airline will offer more direct flights to Liberia, Guanacaste as part of its broader push to...
Costa Rica’s Punta Leona Resort at Center of Beach Access Controversy
Tico Times
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July 5, 2025
Punta Leona Beach Club & Nature Resort and the mayor of Garabito, Francisco González, are locked in a dispute over public access to Playa Blanca and Playa Mantas, as well as the legality of several constructions on the site. The mayor released a...
LEGAL ACTION PENDING
Trinidad Express
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The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association’s (TTFA) suspension of national boys’ youth coach Shawn Cooper remains unresolved after five months and appears to be heading for a legal challenge. Both Cooper and Gary St Rose, the TTFA’s...
Costa Rica Hotels Struggle with Mid-Year Booking Slowdown
Tico Times
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July 4, 2025
Costa Rica’s tourism ss facing a slowdown as the mid-year school vacation period approaches. Running from July 5 to 20, the break typically draws strong domestic travel activity, but hotel bookings for 2025 are falling short of expectations....
Bachelor in Paradise season 10 heads to new Costa Rica resort — here’s what you need to know
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
Bachelor in Paradise season 10 premiered on ABC on Monday, July 7, 2025, bringing a new set of alums from across the franchise for another chance at finding their romantic partner. It comes after a two-year hiatus, and instead of the show's staple...
Who is liable for damages in a traffic accident in Costa Rica?
Q Costa Rica
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July 7, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Traffic accidents are just part of everyday life in Costa Rica. Whether it’s a fender-bender or something far worse, every time we get behind the wheel, we’re rolling the dice. According to Article 197 of Civil Liability, in any...
International demand for pineapple juice grows
Fresh Plaza
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July 10, 2025
Demand for pineapple juice and the growth of markets such as Israel and Dubai are boosting Costa Rican exports, despite production limitations due to weather conditions. According to Álvaro Figueroa, president of the Tropicales del Valle company,...
Costa Rica Faces Scrutiny After Murder of Exiled Nicaraguan Officer
Tico Times
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July 4, 2025
The Costa Rican government is facing growing criticism after the murder of exiled Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam, who was shot to death in San José on June 19 in what appears to be a targeted political assassination. Samcam had...
Costa Rica’s Congress Expands Organized Crime Probe, Summons Ex-Presidents
Tico Times
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July 4, 2025
Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly is intensifying its investigation into alleged links between public officials and organized crime. Earlier today, the Special Permanent Commission on Security and Drug Trafficking voted unanimously to summon...
Off the grid: This hidden eco-lodge in Costa Rica offers luxury, wildlife and adventure
AOL
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DRAKE BAY, Costa Rica — Spending a few days exploring Costa Rica's largest and most biodiverse national park is bound to unlock any traveler's adventurous side. At least that's what happened to me. From the moment I arrived in Drake Bay, the...
Costa Rican Hotels Project 66% Occupancy For This July Vacations
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(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...
Costa Rica Unleashed: Your Ultimate Guide to an Unforgettable 2025 Adventure
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica isn’t just a destination—it’s a full-throttle immersion into lush jungles, sun-kissed beaches, and pura vida vibes that stick with you long after you’ve unpacked. Whether you’re plotting a family escape, a solo...
Costa Rica Soars to New Heights: Electric Air Taxis to Revolutionize Guanacaste Travel
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica is about to trade traffic jams for take-offs. Later this year, travelers in Guanacaste will have the option to zip between airports, resorts and hidden eco-lodges aboard electric air taxis—no carbon footprints required. This initiative,...
Costa Rica’s Chaves Slams Supreme Court as “National Disgrace” in Corruption Case
Tico Times
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July 3, 2025
On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Chaves didn’t hold back. In his weekly press conference, he slammed the Supreme Court, calling it a “national disgrace” that’s “destroying the little credibility it has left.” His fiery words came just a day after...
Costa Rica Stars in Variety’s Top Ten Film Locations
Tico Times
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July 3, 2025
Variety Magazine named our small piece of paradise a top filming destination in its latest featured article, “Ten Locations to Die For,” spotlighting our country’s famous landscapes and growing film industry. The recognition highlights Costa...
License Certificates In Costa Rica Must Be Issued Only With A Medical Consultation And Digital Verification
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Starting this month, no doctor will be able to issue medical certificates for driver's licenses without validating their identity and conducting a prior clinical consultation. The Costa Rican College of Physicians and...