America Costa Rica The poverty rate in Costa Rica has dropped to 18%—the lowest level since 2010—according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census, from 21,8% in the previous year
America Costa Rica President Chaves is considering a controversial crocodile hunting season in response to recent attacks, though conservation experts warn it could harm the environment, arguing that they play a key role in ecosystem balance in Costa Rica
America Costa Rica In Costa de los Pájaros, a group of 15 women are turning discarded fish skins into leather for sustainable fashion, creating jewelry and hoping to expand into items like handbags and shoes, with aspirations to reach international markets
America Costa Rica Heavy rains linked to the Central American Gyre have caused severe flooding in Monteverde, Costa Rica, blocking roads, closing schools, disabling homes, and prompting the rescue of 11 people
America Costa Rica Over 215.000 elderly people in the country lack pensions, with only 44% covered by contributory systems and 17% relying on minimal non-contributory pensions according to latest study by the University of Costa Rica
America Costa Rica Thousands of people marched in Costa Rica to defend public education, protesting government budget cuts under President Rodrigo Chaves, who has reduced funding below the constitutionally mandated 8% of GDP
America Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves has delayed signing and publishing 25 laws, seven of which are crucial for combating drug trafficking and organized crime, sparking significant concern among national lawmakers
America Costa Rica The country has solidified its position as a leader in attracting Foreign Direct Investment, ranking first in Latin America; last year the country attracted $3,788 billion in FDI, a 20% increase from 2022, contributing 4,5% to its GDP
America Costa Rica Costa Rica, along with Ecuador, Uruguay, and Panama, has recognized Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's recent presidential elections, despite the National Electoral Council's announcement that Nicolás Maduro won
America Costa Rica Costa Rica's tourism industry saw a 14,5% increase in visitors during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with 1.532.443 tourists, reflecting a strong recovery and growth from the pandemic's impact
America Costa Rica A constitutional amendment authorizing extradition for drug trafficking and terrorism offenses has been recommended by the Costa Rican special commission and has been officially approved unanimously by the legislative body
America Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves has fired the Minister of Culture and Youth, Nayuribe Guadamuz, and the Commissioner for Social Inclusion, Ricardo Sosa, for backing the LGBTQ+ pride march in San Jose without his authorization
America Costa Rica A visa-free entry policy for travelers from over 150 countries has been introduced to boost the tourism industry, aiming at more tourist arrivals, economic growth, hotel occupancy and improved air travel connectivity