Q COSTA RICA — Fuel prices in Costa Rica do not increase on a fixed seasonal schedule; instead, they fluctuate monthly based on global oil markets and a strict national regulatory process. The timing of a price change—whether it is an increase or...

Q COSTA RICA — How many McDonald’s are there in Costa Rica? Soon to be 81, located in Puntarenas, announced Arcos Dorados, the franchisee operating McDonald’s in 21 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. This new opening reaffirm...

Q COSTA RICA — The Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (Aresep)—Public Services Regulatory Authority—approved a ¢97-per-liter increase for diesel; the price will rise from ¢688 to ¢785—over US$6 a gallon—surpassing the price ...

Q COSTA RICA — The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica addressed a series of social media posts claiming that the State Department had revoked the visas of currently serving Costa Rican officials. The diplomatic mission dismissed these claims as “fals...

Q COSTA RICA — Although more than 90% of Costa Rican households recognize the importance of cultivating a savings culture, only half manage to save money consistently. This is according to research by the Financial Consumer Office (OCF), which high...

Q COSTA RICA — Foreigners can legally own and operate businesses in Costa Rica, even if they do not hold residency or citizenship. The country generally allows overseas entrepreneurs to establish companies, own corporate shares, purchase commercial...

Q COSTA RICA — As the number of Costa Ricans forced to leave the country grows each year, activists and media figures in exile hold former President Rodrigo Chaves and his political movement responsible for the violence plaguing the country. Accord...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica transferred 45 tons of seized drugs to the United States for destruction in an operation coordinated by the Ministerio Público (Public Prosecutor’s Office) and the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ), with th...

Q COSTA RICA — Two women were arrested on Tuesday, suspected of defrauding individuals interested in learning to drive and obtaining a license by selling driving courses promoted on social media. Agents from the Specialized Section against Scams an...

RICO’s Q — “I don’t have proof, but I have no doubts either.” With that admission, former Costa Rican union leader and legislator Óscar Campos released a video addressed to Attorney General Carlo Díaz, publicly urging the Attorney Gen...