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U.S. Foreign Investment Fuels Costa Rica’s Growth—But at What Cost?
Tico Times
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July 10, 2025
Costa Rica has reached a new milestone in foreign direct investment (FDI), recording more than $4.3 billion in inflows in 2024—a 14% increase from the previous year and the highest in the country’s history. However, this achievement has reignited...
Costa Rica Loses Ocean Award Amid Shark Conservation Controversy
Tico Times
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July 10, 2025
Following recent statements by Costa Rica’s Minister of Environment, Franz Tattenbach, international organizations Fins Attached and Marine Watch International, in association with the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation, have announced the...
Costa Rica Congressional President Rodrigo Arias Loses U.S. Visa
Tico Times
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July 10, 2025
Rodrigo Arias, president of Costa Rica’s Congress, got unexpected news on July 9: the U.S. Embassy emailed him to say his visa was canceled. The message was short, offering no explanation, leaving Arias baffled. “This decision is deeply puzzling,”...
Costa Rica's president could lose immunity from prosecution
United Press International (UPI)
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The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, could become the first sitting president in the country’s history to lose immunity from prosecution after a request by the Supreme Court to bring corruption charges against him. File photo by Jeffrey...
Costa Rica Minister Slams NGO “Blackmail” Following Ocean Award
Tico Times
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July 9, 2025
Last November, Costa Rica received the 2024 Oceans Advocate Rob Stewart Award at the annual “Save Our Oceans” gala, organized by Fins Attached in Denver, Colorado. The event brought together conservationists, scientists, and supporters to promote...
Costa Rican Choir Conquers Germany With Four Awards
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
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Costa Rica Faces Investment Setback Amid Rising Crime and Infrastructure Failures
Tico Times
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July 8, 2025
Costa Rica’s growing insecurity, declining education system, and persistent infrastructure deficiencies are severely weakening the country’s competitiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), according to experts from the...
10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee
AFAR
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July 8, 2025
Blessed with staggering tropical forests that roll down to equally dramatic coastlines, it’s no wonder pura vida—the Costa Rican catchphrase for appreciation, relaxation, and blissed-out simplicity—is the phrase on repeat here. Costa Rica is the...
Costa Rica Scientists Develop Lab Device to Grow Muscle and Bone Tissue
Tico Times
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July 7, 2025
Costa Rican scientists have created a patented medical device that allows for the lab-grown development of muscle and bone tissue—offering a new alternative for treating serious injuries without the need for traditional grafts from other parts of...
Bachelor in Paradise season 10 heads to new Costa Rica resort — here’s what you need to know
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
Bachelor in Paradise season 10 premiered on ABC on Monday, July 7, 2025, bringing a new set of alums from across the franchise for another chance at finding their romantic partner. It comes after a two-year hiatus, and instead of the show's staple...
Scientists Unite: Asunción To Host Ibero-American Researchers’ Night 2025
The Asunción Times
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July 8, 2025
Paraguay is set to become the focal point for the sixth “Ibero-American Researchers’ Night 2025”, an event for scientific collaboration. The event will be held on September 26 and 27 2025 in Asunción, and will represent the most ambitious...
Explained: All 27 of UAE's comprehensive trade deals
The National News
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The UAE has concluded 27 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements following the signing of a trade deal with Azerbaijan on Wednesday. Ten of these deals – with India, Indonesia, Israel, Turkey, Cambodia, Georgia, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Serbia...
Off the grid: This hidden eco-lodge in Costa Rica offers luxury, wildlife and adventure
AOL
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DRAKE BAY, Costa Rica — Spending a few days exploring Costa Rica's largest and most biodiverse national park is bound to unlock any traveler's adventurous side. At least that's what happened to me. From the moment I arrived in Drake Bay, the...
Costa Rica Leads AI Adoption in Small Businesses Across Latin America
Tico Times
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July 5, 2025
Costa Rica is standing out as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). About 50% of Costa Rican SMEs now use AI tools in their daily operations, according to Trycore,...
License Certificates In Costa Rica Must Be Issued Only With A Medical Consultation And Digital Verification
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Starting this month, no doctor will be able to issue medical certificates for driver's licenses without validating their identity and conducting a prior clinical consultation. The Costa Rican College of Physicians and...
Production on Salamanders and Costa Rican Biodiversity to Compete in Chilean Film Festival
Costa Rica News
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July 6, 2025
The Costa Rican short documentary Shadow Dwellers was selected to compete in the fifth edition of the Santiago Wild 2025 Film Festival, held annually in Chile. Petras’ production stood out for its poetic and rigorous look at aspects of Costa Rican...
LATAM Reports 235 Cases of Yellow Fever
Cuban News Agency
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July 10, 2025
Havana, July 9 (ACN) Latin America and the Caribbean have reported 235 Yellow Fever cases with a 41 percent lethality, according to Costa Rica’s Health Office, based on data of the Pan-American Health Organization. Most affected countries are...
Lucchese Mobster Anthony Villani Locked Up for Rhino Sports Racket
Casino.org
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July 11, 2025
Posted on: July 10, 2025, 07:06h. Last updated on: July 10, 2025, 07:06h. Villani oversaw illegal gambling ring for 16 straight years Rhino Sports used offshore servers and mob-style enforcement Operation earned millions, laundered through shell...
Experts issue warning over risks of big cat sanctuary next to major city: 'The situation is critical'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
A big cat sanctuary near the "stone jungle" of São Paulo is feeling the pressure with nearby urbanization encroaching on the refuge. What's happening? The Mata Ciliar refuge stands just 56 miles outside of the Brazilian metropolis and is home to...
Costa Rica Soars to New Heights: Electric Air Taxis to Revolutionize Guanacaste Travel
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica is about to trade traffic jams for take-offs. Later this year, travelers in Guanacaste will have the option to zip between airports, resorts and hidden eco-lodges aboard electric air taxis—no carbon footprints required. This initiative,...