Cold Front #4 Enters Costa Rica on November 26th
Starting this Wednesday, November 26, the national weather pattern will undergo a significant change due to the arrival of Cold Front #4 (Empuje Frío #4). According to analyses by the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), this phenomenon will bring an increase in atmospheric pressure across the Central American region. This will result in windy conditions, a […]
Heroic Action by the Benemérito Fire Department Prevents Major Catastrophe in Fiscal Warehouse
Date: November 25, 2025 Location: San Rafael Arriba de Desamparados, Costa Rica Topic: Events / National News The Alert: A Column of Smoke Over the Central Valley It was 11:18 a.m. on Sunday, November 23, when alarms rang out in the south of the capital. What began as a report of a structural fire quickly […]
Perception of Deteriorating Freedom of Expression in Costa Rica Hits Three-Year High, UCR Study Finds
A report from the UCR’s Freedom of Expression Program (PROLEDI) reveals that opinions on the state of this right are strongly linked to political affinity with the president, and confirms “nuanced” trust in the media. A new study from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) warns of a growing public perception of deteriorating freedom of […]
Japan Bolsters Costa Rica’s Police Fleet with $3.2 Million Donation
San José, Costa Rica — In a significant gesture of international cooperation, the Government of Japan has officially finalized a donation of 500 million yen (approximately $3.2 million USD) to the Government of Costa Rica. These funds are earmarked exclusively for modernizing the Ministry of Public Security’s (MSP) vehicle fleet, a critical resource in the […]
Red Alert: Costa Rican Red Cross Running Out of Funds, 66 Local Committees Could Close
A ¢1.7 billion colón deficit is jeopardizing emergency response across the country, just as it is needed most due to rising accidents and violence. There’s an image every Costa Rican knows: the red and white ambulance arriving at a traffic accident, assisting in a flood, or responding to a medical emergency at home. For most, […]
The Countryside Takes the Capital: Chronicle of the 2025 Great National Agricultural March
San José recently experienced an atypical day when the asphalt of Avenida Segunda and the surroundings of the Presidential House in Zapote were occupied by agricultural machinery, fishing nets, and thousands of rural producers. The so-called “Great National March of the Agricultural and Fishing Sector” consolidated itself as one of the largest mobilizations of the […]
Tension in San José, Echoes in Washington: Key Insights into the Costa Rican President’s Immunity Process
Listen to the podcast version of this article. 1. The News Event: Diplomacy on High Alert In the world of international relations, gestures often speak louder than official press releases. What recently transpired in Washington, D.C., is one of those gestures that cannot be overlooked: the U.S. Department of State summoned the Costa Rican ambassador, […]
Alajuela Get Ready to Shine: 7 Floats and 13 Bands to Light Up the 2025 Christmas Festival
The “City of Mangoes” is gearing up to host one of the most anticipated celebrations of the season. The Municipality of Alajuela has confirmed its traditional Christmas festival, “Alajuela Brilla” (Alajuela Shines), promising to fill the streets with music, color, and festive spirit this coming Saturday, December 6th. With a robust lineup featuring seven floats […]
Costa Rica Solidifies Position: 3rd Best Country in Latin America for Foreign Investment
A new U.S. study places us on the regional podium, surpassing global powers in key pillars like our “Economic Foundations.” In news that validates the country’s development model, Costa Rica has ranked third in all of Latin America and the Caribbean in the prestigious 2025 Global Opportunity Index. The report is published by the Milken […]
Costa Rica’s Engine: Goods Exports Grow by 15%, Exceeding $16.9 Billion by September
Costa Rica’s export sector continues to prove it is the undisputed pillar of the country’s economic dynamism. The Foreign Trade Promotion Corporation (PROCOMER) announced the country’s trade results this past October 24, 2025, confirming that goods exports are maintaining an outstanding double-digit growth. Between January and September 2025, the country exported a total value of […]