Kenneth Tencio won 4th place for BMX Freestyle at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics; his victory sparked pride, but also a wave of outrage from locals towards the National Olympic Committee, since the institution barely financed the athlete’s preparation and trip

Costa Rica has temporarily closed a number of national parks and wildlife areas due to severe weather caused by the Intertropical Convergence Zone, remaining shut until conditions improve for safety

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

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