America Costa Rica Opposition to the development in Playa Panamá is intensifying after the cutting of trees has been authorized; citizen group Salvemos el Bosque de Playa Panamá called two demonstrations this past week and broader legal disputes on the project continue
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
America Costa Rica A new call for the 2026 Trans-fórmate program has been launched; the initiative has provided free digital training to over 1.550 entrepreneurs and has aimed to boost 135 more small businesses through personalized support and certified courses
America Costa Rica Costa Rica has joined the Latam-GPT project through an agreement with Chile to co-develop AI technologies and boost regional tech autonomy, reinforcing Latin America's voice in global AI discussions
America Costa Rica El Salvador has sealed an anti-crime alliance with Costa Rica, as President Bukele has shared his gang crackdown strategy with President Chaves, who has faced a rise in criminal violence
America Costa Rica An alliance in Costa Rica has promoted women's training in high-demand STEM fields through the Red MenTe program, which has already benefited 30 women with intensive education in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and AI-driven data analysis
America Costa Rica The world’s first orange nurse shark, with combined xanthism and albinism, was discovered off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, challenging established marine biology concepts
America Costa Rica A newly approved bill mandates at least three public access points per beach to counter gentrification and ensure coastal areas remain accessible despite growing private development
America Costa Rica 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
America Costa Rica 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