America Costa Rica The country’s support for democracy has dropped from 67% to 56% in the past 3 years; support for authoritarianism has risen from 11% to 16% during the same period according to a recent Latinobarómetro study
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
America Costa Rica A 76% rise in foreign millionaires over the past decade has been registered in Costa Rica, the highest in LATAM, driven by post-pandemic investor migration, which has fueled luxury real estate and sparked local backlash over rising housing costs