America Costa Rica The government will begin to develop a “green hydrogen economy”, which aims at using sustainably-produced hydrogen in replacement of fossil fuels, In order to take advantage of the national energy surplus
America Costa Rica The country celebrated its first day without any deaths caused by Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic
America Costa Rica By winning the 2021 college elections of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), Albana Chavarría became the first ever transgender President of a public university in Central America
America Costa Rica The country launched the “Pura Vida” sustainable seafood label, which will help consumers select products that help protect the nation’s marine resources and improve workers’ livelihoods
America Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado released an official statement announcing that Costa Rica won’t be recognizing the Nicaraguan elections, and asking the neighbouring state to be open for dialogue in order to restore democracy
America Costa Rica This year’s 27% increase in exports is causing a raw material crisis, resulting in manufacturers and distributors expressing their concerns on the media about their struggles to keep up with the continuously rising demand
America Costa Rica Despite president Carlos Alvarado’s firm stand against marijuana, the Legislative Assembly officially approved the use of the drug for medicinal purposes
America Costa Rica The country’s deputies approved a new law which will allow people generate their own electricity through renewable practices, as well as have the possibility to obtain credit for their bills if they create surplus energy
America Costa Rica Coins of the Costa Rican Colón will start circulating with a new design commemorating the country’s 200 years of independence
America Costa Rica The country will start vaccinating all migrants entering the state no matter their legal status
America Costa Rica The country celebrates 200 years of independence by parading the streets with national songs and traditional celebrations
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 After celebrating the Afro-Costa Rican culture month with workshops, documentary streaming, talks and concerts, the state decreed August 31st as Día del Negro, or “Black People’s Day”, officially creating a new national holiday