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

Costa Rica could introduce 12-hour work shifts for 4 days, followed by 3 days off, under the plan currently under review by the Legislative Assembly

Costa Rica will implement regulations on deforestation-free products, aligning the productive sector with the EU Green Deal and developing sustainable strategies to comply with EUDR requirements, effective from December 2025

An international group of surfing missionaries arrived in Costa Rica, connecting the spiritual allure of surfing with faith, as they share their message with surfers seeking both the perfect wave and deeper meaning

A bill was proposed to congress that would allow controlled hunting of crocodiles and caimans to address public safety concerns in areas with frequent human-crocodile interactions