America Costa Rica Athlete Sherman Guity makes history by winning Costa Rica’s first ever Paralympic medal; Guity snatched silver in the men's 100m athletics race at the Tokyo 2020 games ending today
America Costa Rica Marriage rates have declined in Costa Rica over the past decade as economic pressures and cultural shifts have led couples to marry later and favor civil ceremonies, with annual marriages dropping from 26.512 in 2015 to 22.136 in 2024
America Costa Rica The sale of flavored vape liquids has been banned in Costa Rica and only tobacco flavor is allowed; businesses have six months to comply, as authorities have sought to curb rising adolescent use and related illnesses
America Costa Rica A pilot preschool program has been launched, allowing 3 year-olds to enroll in selected centers starting this month to expand early education access, improve cognitive development and ease childcare costs amid efforts to modernize the national system
America Costa Rica With US$9,2 billion of total export value in 2025, Costa Rica consolidated its position as the world’s 10th largest exporter of medical devices, having quadrupled high-tech exports in a decade thanks to foreign investment and industry specialization