Costa Rica announced a ban on synthetic nicotine in vaping liquids and e-cigarettes, aiming to address health risks associated with their use, following reports of lung injuries and a surge in vaping-related hospitalizations

A court in Costa Rica has blocked an increase in visitor quotas at Corcovado National Park, ruling the measure lacked scientific backing and violated environmental protections for one of the world's most biodiverse areas

A 41% funding cut has severely affected Costa Rica’s ability to support over 222.000 asylum seekers, mainly Nicaraguan, delaying essential services and putting its longstanding refugee protection system at serious risk

Juan Santamaría Airport has become the first in Central America to implement a protocol against child sexual exploitation, as Costa Rica has coordinated with NGOs and authorities to protect vulnerable minors in transit zones