Celso Gamboa complained about the conditions at La Reforma: “We might see the president here.”

Q COSTARICA — Extraditable candidate Celso Gamboa Sánchez on Friday spoke publicly for the first time since his extradition to the United States. In his statement, the former magistrate and former minister asked for a clear acquittal in this case,...

Molex Announces Agreement to Acquire Smiths Interconnect, Enhancing its Position in Aerospace and Defense

Smiths Interconnect provides mission-critical components to the $5B aerospace and defense sector, as well as semiconductor test, industrial and medical markets Smiths Interconnect's leadership in providing innovative medical interconnect solutions...

Costa Rica Faces Rising Extortion from Informal Lenders, Says UN

A new United Nations study sheds light on the rapid spread of informal lending schemes called “gota a gota” across Costa Rica, where high-interest loans often lead to extortion and violence. These operations, once limited to certain communities,...

Costa Rican bananas linking plantations to global markets

It's easy to pass by a banana in the store. Another fruit among many. Grabbed quickly for breakfast on the move, added cereal, and packed it into lunchboxes. Familiar, routine. But that simplicity hides something remarkable: A banana can be the...

Costa Rican Cacao Is in the World’s Top 50

Costa Rica once again earns a place on the world map of fine cacao. On September 23, 2025, in Rome, Italy, the organizers of the international “Cacao of Excellence 2025” competition announced this year’s 50 best cacaos, one of which is produced by...

Pura Vida: The Soul of Costa Rica’s National Identity

In Costa Rica, two simple words—*Pura Vida*—carry the weight of a nation’s spirit. Translated literally as “pure life,” *Pura Vida* is far more than a phrase. It’s a greeting, a farewell, a philosophy, and a way of being. For Costa Ricans, or...

Protection of Minors: Second Report proposes restorative measures against abuse

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors publishes its second annual Report, which presents guidelines for “informed listening” and for economic, psychological, and spiritual support to victims, while highlighting the need for more...

Costa Rica 2026 Elections Kick Off: 20 Candidates Vie for Presidency

Costa Rica’s electoral season began yesterday with the Supreme Electoral Tribunal’s official call for the 2026 national elections. Eugenia Zamora, the TSE president, described the process as one of the country’s core traditions, emphasizing its...

Costa Rica leads Central America in average international tourist spending

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica consolidated its position as the country with the highest average spending per tourist in Central America, according to a Mastercard Advisors study using data from the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) – Costa Rica...

Dying monarch butterfly saved by daring wing transplant at Long Island sanctuary

A monarch butterfly with a shattered wing has been given a second chance to fly after a daring transplant procedure at the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, Long Island. The delicate surgery, led by wildlife rehabilitator Janine Bendicksen,...

Costa Rica and US Tariffs: Risk or Opportunity?

Q COSTARICA — The imposition of tariffs on Costa Rican exports by the United States will impact the national economy in 2025. In terms of GDP, a 15% tax on exported products will cause the economy to grow only 3.56%, four basis points less than...

Governor of the Bank of Mongolia Named Among Top Central Bank Leaders

Ulaanbaatar, October 8, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The prestigious Global Finance magazine has announced the results of its “Best Central Banker Award 2025.” In the “Central Banker Report Cards-2025,” which evaluates central bank governors worldwide, the...

10 Reasons Venezuela Isn’t Nation-Building

For months —long before the MSM caught on — I've been writing about how the Donald Trump administration seemed ready to take down the illegitimate Nicolás Maduro regime in Venezuela. All of the signs were there if you paid attention, and I know...

Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) confirms that it has the authority to remove and disqualify President Chaves from office

Q COSTARICA — In a forceful clarification, the coordinator of legal counsel for the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) – Supreme Electoral Tribunal – Juan Luis Rivera, explained that if political belligerence is proven, the Constitution empowers...

Costa Rica Bill Targets Public Drinking with Fines and Jail Time

Lawmakers in Costa Rica have put forward a bill to crack down on drinking in public spaces, aiming to cut down on related disturbances and boost safety. Bill 25.101, presented by Diputada Olga Morera Arrieta from the Nueva República party, would...

DOJ asserts presidential privilege over details about how Uganda was selected in Abrego Garcia deportation case

A senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official said third-country designations are typically made by the State Department. GREENBELT, Md. — The Trump administration went through unusual channels to select Uganda as the final...

Luka Modrić, Sergio Ramos & Co. - The players with the most international caps this century

Top 20 revealed ©TM/IMAGO Representing your country is one of football’s greatest honours - but doing it hundreds of times takes something truly extraordinary. Over the past 25 years, a handful of players have become the heartbeat of their...

“Politically Motivated Order” Is the Leading Motive in Samcam’s Murder

Q COSTARICA (Confidencial) An “order” for “political reasons” is the motive gaining the most “traction” each day in the investigation into the murder in Costa Rica of Nicaraguan ex-military officer Roberto Samcam. Randall Zúñiga, director of Costa...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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Costa Rica to lift banking secrecy law

Q COSTARICA — The Economic Affairs legislative committee issued a majority ruling on File 24,658, which eliminates the need for a court order to lift bank secrecy. The proposal, presented at the end of 2024 by Frente Amplio (FA) legislator Sofía...