Costa Rica News
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:26:59 +0000Gasoline and diesel cheaper starting this Thursday
Q COSTARICA — Fuel prices in Costa Rica dropped at 12:01 am this Thursday, February 5, when a price adjustment approved by the Public Services Regulatory Authority (Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos — Aresep) took effect. Super gaso...
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:18:01 +0000Rodrigo Chaves rejects “lucrative offers” abroad and stays in Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — At his traditional Wednesday press conference, President Rodrigo Chaves indicated that he does not plan to leave the country, despite having received “lucrative offers” to work abroad. Chaves also announced the appointment of Pres...
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:46:25 +0000Planning the Perfect European Train Trip: A Practical Guide for First-Time Travelers
Traveling through Europe by train is one of the most efficient and enjoyable ways to see multiple destinations in a single trip. Rail networks connect major cities, small towns, and scenic routes with ease, allowing travelers to move comfortably with...
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:20:19 +0000TSE begins final vote count
Q COSTARICA — On Tuesday, February 3, at 9:00 a.m., the first session of the final vote count began of the 7,154 polling stations authorized for the national elections by the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciónes (TSE). The ballot count is related to the...
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:11:53 +0000It’s Official! Celso Gamboa will be extradited to the United States
Q COSTARICA — After several months of appeals and uncertainty, it was formally announced on Tuesday that former Costa Rican magistrate Celso Gamboa will be extradited to the United States to face criminal charges for international drug trafficking....
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:50:46 +0000Amazon lowers job target in Costa Rica from 16,000 to 8,000
New agreement lowers the minimum number of workers from 16,450 to 8,225, following a request from the company due to changes in its global model.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:39:39 +0000Why Mobile Gaming (Including Slots) Is Taking Off in Latin America
Entertainment habits across Latin America are really changing rapidly and in Costa Rica, that shift is especially evident. Your smartphone has become central to how you relax, connect and fill spare moments. Whether you are in San José, commuting al...
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:36:54 +0000Chaves and Pilar ensure their continuity: Laura Fernández secures the necessary majority
The puppetmasters, Rodrigo Chaves and Pilas Cisneros, behind the crown of Laura Fernandez!
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:06:39 +0000Joint referendum: the tool that Laura Fernández will be able to use after winning a majority in Congress
Q COSTARICA (Delfino) President-elect Laura Fernández will be able to use the joint referendum mechanism to put certain bills and constitutional reforms to a popular vote. This mechanism is the same one that the government of Óscar Arias used in 20...
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:58 +0000AQ’s special report on the Trump Doctrine
Q REPORTS — The article “What History Tells Us About Trump’s ‘Big Stick'” explores the historical roots and implications of the “big stick” policy in U.S. foreign relations, particularly in Latin America, and how it ...