Costa Rica News

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0000
Costa Rica strengthens its commitment to Asia with a value-added food offering in South Korea
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica continues to strengthen its presence in Asia and expand opportunities for the export sector in high-value-added markets. From June 9 to 12, four Costa Rican companies participated in the Seoul Food & Hotel 2026 trade sh...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:13:50 +0000
“Ignorance or indifference”: Fernández is criticized for supporting the Nicaraguan regime
Q COSTARICA — Despite international concerns about human rights violations in Nicaragua, President Laura Fernández defended maintaining a cordial relationship with the neighbouring country. “We maintain a long-standing trade relationshipR...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:48:05 +0000
Partial closure of Ruta 27 near Orotina could increase freight transport costs
Q COSTARICA — The partial closure of Ruta 27 at kilometer 56, near Orotina, could lead to increased logistics costs and affect national supply if the situation persists, warned the Cámara de Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (Crecex) — Costa Rican...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:24:42 +0000
Women are taking the lead in Costa Rica’s banking system
Q COSTARICA — In recent years, Costa Rica’s national banking system has made decisions focused on achieving gender equality, not only through its financial products for female clients, but also internally, reflecting greater female participat...

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:03:56 +0000
Mexicans Protest Ahead of World Cup; Businesses Fear Fines for Broadcasting Games
Q24N — As one of the host countries for the 2026 World Cup, Mexico has not been immune to problems and protests leading up to the start of the competition, which kicked off in the Mexican capital on June 11. Various social movements, including teac...

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:33 +0000
Montreal said “No” to the World Cup and FIFA’s demands
Q24N — Of the three World Cup hosts, perhaps the most relaxed, secure, and least media-driven is Canada. The northernmost nation on the continent will host 13 matches in Toronto and Vancouver, the most notable being two Round of 32 matches and one ...

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:51:36 +0000
2026 World Cup is being played in the shadow of the war in the Middle East and visitors’ fears of Trump’s policies
Q REPORTS — Although the legendary Argentine player Diego Maradona once insisted, when speaking of his own mistakes, that “the ball is not stained,” today it is clear that the world is playing its World Cup in the shadow of war, fear, and anger...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:28:52 +0000
The 2026 World Cup in Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — World Cup fans in Costa Rica will have free and paid options to follow all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The tournament, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, can be followed in ...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:46:02 +0000
What can businesses do to avoid a massive drop in productivity and layoffs during the World Cup?
Q COSTARICA — Starting Thursday and for just over a month, workers around the world will be more distracted than usual thanks to the FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Like the rest of the soccer-mad world, Costa Ri...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:18:41 +0000
President Fernández lashes out at the judiciary: “We still have time to prevent Costa Rica from falling off a cliff”
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican President Laura Fernández launched harsh criticism against the judiciary during her weekly press conference on Wednesday, expressing her concern over the recent release of dangerous criminals and the lack of effective pun...

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