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WEBTourism is the driving force behind Costa Rica’s economy, contributing significantly to its growth and development. The country's commitment over the years has been... Read breaking news covering Costa Rica and all of Central and South America. Follow crime, local government, environment, business, sports, immigration, education and more.
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber Rules Jaguar Law …
WEBJuly 30, 2024. The Constitutional Chamber has declared the Jaguar Law, proposed by President Rodrigo Chaves and his administration, unconstitutional. The bill sought to call for a referendum, allowing Costa Ricans to decide on several key issues. The Chamber identified unconstitutional defects in all the articles reviewed, specifically in ...
First Direct Trade Ship Arrives in Nicaragua as China Relations …
WEBAug 3, 2024 · In December 2023, China and Nicaragua agreed to elevate their relations to the level of a “strategic partnership” following a call between Ortega and Chinese President Xi Jinping. In January, Nicaragua and China implemented a Free Trade Agreement. In 2021, Managua established relations with China after breaking ties with Taiwan, which ...
Infamous Hotel Del Rey Closed By Costa Rica Authorities
WEBMar 30, 2023 · It was a very popular revenue source amongst Ex-Pats living in Costa Rica until it was shut down in 2001 by Costa Rica authorities. Until then downtown San Jose at night was a wild west of people with bags of cash every month and looking for somewhere to spend it. The Hotel Del Rey was a popular choice. Once …
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Costa Rica's entry requirements during Covid-19 (updated) - The …
WEBOct 25, 2021 · Costa Rica does not require a negative coronavirus test, but travel medical insurance is necessary for unvaccinated adults. Here are are the requirements to enter Costa Rica: Everyone must out the electronic epidemiological HEALTH PASS form, available at https://salud.go.cr. This should be completed in the …
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WEBSep 21, 2024 · Poverty in Costa Rica has been steadily decreasing year-on-year, largely due to increased employment among residents. However, wage disparities across different social groups—particularly by...
Costa Rican Soccer Fans Attacked at Match in Guatemala
WEBBy Tico Times. September 27, 2024. Two Costa Rican fans of the Liga Deportiva Alajuelense soccer club were assaulted during their team’s match against Comunicaciones of Guatemala. Christian Castro and Evelyn Izaba were celebrating nine years of marriage on Thursday night. What started as a celebratory trip quickly turned into a nightmare.
Global Whaling Ban Stays in Place After IWC Meeting
WEBSep 27, 2024 · A four-decade-old moratorium on commercial whaling will remain in force after a proposal to overturn it was withdrawn Thursday at a meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Peru’s capital Lima.Another proposal to declare whaling a source of global food security was also abandoned in a plenary session after failing to gain consensus among delegates from 60 countries.
A Day in the Life of a Semi-Retired Expat in Costa Rica
WEBSep 28, 2024 · I am semi-retired. Actually, I have always defined my status in Costa Rica, going back over 30 years, as semi-retired: alternating between periods of intense work, often holding two jobs or managing businesses that require six or seven day work weeks, with down periods where I give myself the time to enjoy mountain hikes, back trail bike rides, and swims in the ocean.