President Rodrigo Chaves and six officials have been accused of illicit campaign financing in Costa Rica's 2022 election. The Supreme Court will review the case.

Costa Rican health officials report a sharp rise in vape-related illnesses, with over 2,000 cases in 2025 alone, mostly ...

Volunteers removed 381 kilos of plastic waste from San Lucas Island’s Cocos Beach, highlighting Costa Rica’s pollution crisis ...

Costa Rica’s La Sele delivered a gritty performance vs Mexico, holding then to a 0-0 draw in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup ...

El Salvador admits habeas corpus for activist Ruth López but avoids ruling on due process violations. NGOs call for justice ...

Mexican influencer “El Arturito” discovers Costa Rica’s vibrant cuisine at Silvestre in San José, raving about its creative ...

A new bill in Costa Rica proposes one month of paid paternity leave for private sector fathers, matching public sector ...

Read about the challenges of poverty and inequality in Costa Rica’s Northern Huetar Region, where fertile lands and tourism ...

Panama suspends internet in Bocas del Toro near Costa Rica amid violent pension protests. State of emergency declared; rights ...

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Costa Rica’s strategic location and limited police resources have turned it into a major drug warehousing hub for cartels, ...

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica now requires public social media profiles for F, M, and J visa applicants to verify identities ...