Q COSTARICA — The government of Rodrigo Chaves announced on Monday the signing of a non-binding migration cooperation agreement with the United States, which allows the U.S. to propose the transfer of foreign nationals, who are not U.S. citizens, t...

Q COSTARICA — In a press release, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) highlighted the extradition from Costa Rica of former judge Celso Gamboa and Edwin López, alias “Pecho de Rata” (Rat Chest). Both are in Texas, United States, to face charg...

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s president-elect, Laura Fernández, endorsed the agreement signed with the United States to receive up to 25 deportees per week. “We have an alliance. We are voluntary partners with the United States government...

By Barbara Steenstrup — On March 28, Democrats Abroad Costa Rica will participate in a protest as part of the global day of defiance against authoritarianism. The event is timed to coincide with the “No Kings” Day demonstrations taking place ac...

Q COSTARICA — Central America, a region heavily reliant on fuel imports, is feeling the effects of the Middle East crisis with gasoline prices rising to over US$4 per gallon (3.785 liters) after increases in recent weeks. This has sparked consumer ...

Q COSTARICA — Family businesses are one of the pillars of the global economy. Various international studies estimate that they represent between 70% and 90% of global GDP and generate nearly 60% of employment, solidifying their position as one of t...

Q COSTARICA — Nearly three decades after transforming tourism in the country, Treetopia Park, in Monteverde, is once again marking a milestone in the industry with the launch of “The Glass Bridge,” Costa Rica’s first glass suspension bridge....

Q COSTARICA — HEINEKEN Costa Rica will be the name of the company’s new operation following the integration of the beverage, food, and retail operations acquired from Florida Ice and Farm Company (FIFCO) on January 30, 2026. With the official...

Q COSTARICA — With just a few days left in the third month of the year, the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ)—Costa Rica’s Judicial Police, highlighted the reduction in homicides between January and March, indicating that the wave ...

Q COSTARICA — This year, Semana Santa or Holy Week in Costa Rica will be celebrated from Sunday, March 29th to Sunday, April 5th. This time of year is one of the most important times for the country’s tourism and Christian religious customs, deep...