America Costa Rica Organic waste composting has gained popularity among locals as a recycling method; statistics show an increase of around 700% in five years according to the Directorate of Radiological Protection and Environmental Health
America Costa Rica Costa Rica has become the world's first country to export coffee free from deforestation; the first shipment has been destined for Italy's Illycaffè
America Costa Rica Melissa Pérez has become the first female data engineer graduate in Costa Rica; she is aiming to inspire women in STEM fields and urging more female participation in the development of innovative solutions
America Costa Rica Costa Rica has reported its first case of screwworm infection in the Altamira de Pavones area, triggering investigations and the implementation of an action protocol by the Ministry of Health and SENASA to address and contain potential outbreaks
America Costa Rica A US$2,1 million US-funded Anti-Drug Operations Center in the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland, a region historically exploited by organized crime for drug trafficking