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Costa Rica nominates Rebeca Grynspan for UN secretary-general
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Highlights of Honduras 0-0 Costa Rica in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
EVENT ENDED A very close match that ended without any goals, complicating both teams' World Cup dreams. Image: VAVEL The match is over A very close 0-0 draw ended the Central American classic. Both teams sought the win, but neither had any clear...
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Costa Rica unveils new identity card design with enhanced security features
Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has officially launched a redesigned national identity card. While the card’s size and 10-year validity remain unchanged, the new format introduces advanced security elements aimed at protecting...
Is Tyler, The Creator performing at a free concert with Daniel Caesar? Rapper addresses viral rumor
Tyler, The Creator has dismissed claims that he is going to perform a free concert with Daniel Caesar. He pointed out that Caesar is going to perform like he has been doing all month. A rumor spread on social media on Monday, October 13, that...
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How to Stream Costa Rica vs Honduras: Your Guide to the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier Legally : team news, livestream, TV channel, and start time The road to the FIFA World Cup is paved with passion, drama, and high-stakes matches, and the upcoming...
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Juanes Arrives in Costa Rica for New Music Video Shoot
Guanacaste, Costa Rica – Colombian singer Juanes has landed in Costa Rica to shoot videos for his upcoming music tracks. Known for hits like “La Camisa Negra” and “A Dios le Pido,” Juanes is utilizing the stunning landscapes of the country as...
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How to Stream Costa Rica vs Honduras: Your Guide to the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier Legally : team news, livestream, TV channel, and start time The road to the FIFA World Cup is paved with passion, drama, and high-stakes matches, and the upcoming...
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Honduras vs Costa Rica LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match
Get real-time updates on Honduras vs Costa Rica live coverage, minute by minute of the match, score, how to watch, stream information and latest updates of Matchday 3 of Group C of the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with VAVEL. Game...
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Costa Rica prioritises Indo-Pacific trade over EU-Mercosur, says trade minister
The Costa Rican government is prioritising joining the Indo-Pacific trade agreement by the end of the year, Trade Minister Manuel Tovar told Euronews in an interview. The minister described the region as "a dynamic hub of opportunity" amid rising...
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Juanes Lands in Costa Rica to Shoot Videos for New Tracks
Colombian singer Juanes has arrived in Costa Rica, turning our country’s landscapes into backdrops for his latest music videos. The artist, known for hits like “La Camisa Negra” and “A Dios le Pido,” plans to capture footage across several spots...
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Costa Rica TSE Seeks to Lift President Chaves Immunity
Costa Rica’s electoral tribunal has stepped up pressure on President Rodrigo Chaves by asking lawmakers to strip his immunity over claims of political interference in the ongoing election campaign. The move comes just two weeks after Chaves dodged...
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Unlocking the Future of Innovation: Why Nearshore Technology in Costa Rica is the Smart Choice
In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses need smart and reliable technology solutions. Many companies in the United States and Europe are now turning to nearshore technology Costa Rica for software development, IT services, and digital...
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Guatemala Joins Costa Rica and Ecuador in Building Anti-Gang Prisons
The Guatemalan government has put forward a new bill aimed at hitting gangs harder, with steeper sentences and a dedicated high-security prison, as the country grapples with climbing murder rates. Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez handed the...
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Where Pura Vida Meets Prestige: Costa Rica’s New Wave of World-Class Resorts
Costa Rica’s luxury hospitality scene is experiencing a defining moment as world-renowned hotel brands unveil new developments and transformations that promise to elevate the nation’s position as a premier global destination. From sweeping...
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Monarch butterfly gets new lease on life after broken wing repaired
A monarch butterfly’s life was saved after one of its broken wings was repaired with the help of a New York nature centre. The migratory pollinator will now be able to make the trek thousands of kilometres south to either Florida or Mexico for the...
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Costa Rica's electoral tribunal urges assembly to strip president of immunity
FILE - Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves speaks to supporters after addressing a legislative committee considering a request from the Supreme Court to lift his immunity so he can stand trial on corruption charges in San Jose, Costa Rica, Aug....
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Costa Rica’s electoral tribunal urges National Assembly to strip President Chaves of immunity
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica ’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal asked the country’s National Assembly on Tuesday to… SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica ’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal asked the country’s National Assembly on Tuesday to...
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Costa Rican Hotels Warn of Job Risks Amid Drop in Tourists
Hotels across Costa Rica face mounting pressures as tourist numbers dip and a sluggish dollar exchange rate eats into their earnings. From January to August 2025, air arrivals fell by 2.1 percent compared to the same stretch in 2024, signaling a...
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Costa Rica doubles feed-in rates for new distributed solar producers
Costa Rica’s state utility has approved an average 111% rate increase for new distributed generators under revised eight-year contracts. October 7, 2025 Luis Ini Image: Aldward, Castillo, Unsplash From pv magazine LatAm The Costa Rican Electricity...
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EIB Global backs Costa Rica’s first electric train with landmark $250 million loan
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has made its first loan to the Republic of Costa Rica, marking the first EIB operation in the country in over a decade....
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