A national roadmap to develop cybersecurity talent has been introduced by Costa Rica, promoting inclusive education, and boosting institutional capacity to protect its digital infrastructure after suffering major cyberattacks in recent years

Costa Rica’s top court has ordered the government to urgently regulate a 2022 tuna fishing law aimed at reclaiming marine resources from foreign fleets, warning that further delays risk environmental harm and legal consequences for officials

Recent reports have positioned Costa Rica's banana industry as a global model of innovation and sustainability, exporting to over 45 countries with strict environmental standards, labor protections, and a unique geographic indication

A 76% rise in foreign millionaires over the past decade has been registered in Costa Rica, the highest in LATAM, driven by post-pandemic investor migration, which has fueled luxury real estate and sparked local backlash over rising housing costs

A legislative commission has recommended lifting the immunity of Costa Rica’s president Rodrigo Chaves to allow prosecution for alleged corruption involving misuse of public funds