Costa Rica Awards Monthly Olympic Scholarships to 11 Athletes Ahead of Los Angeles 2028
Costa Rica is stepping up its commitment to Olympic success: the national Olympic committee (CON) has granted monthly scholarships to 11 Costa Rican athletes from September 2025 until the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The support ranges from US$ 500 to US$ 1,500 per month, depending on each athlete’s discipline, performance history, and prospects. A Broader […]
Costa Rica Joins the Global Elite in Economic Freedom, Entering the World’s Top 15
San José, Costa Rica – In a significant recognition of its stability and openness, Costa Rica has been ranked among the top 15 nations with the greatest economic freedom in the world, according to the latest “Economic Freedom of the World” report published by the prestigious Fraser Institute of Canada. This position not only places […]
COURTS APPROVE EXTRADITION OF CELSO GAMBOA TO THE U.S., BUT IT WILL BE “DEFERRED”
San José, October 7, 2025. – In a historic ruling that tests new Costa Rican legislation for the first time, the Criminal Court of San José on Tuesday granted the extradition request for former magistrate and former Minister of Public Security, Celso Gamboa Sánchez, to the United States, where he is wanted for serious drug […]
The Celso Gamboa case, the soberanity and justice of a nation call to trial.
From the Summit of Power to an Extradition Cell: The Story of Celso Gamboa that Puts Costa Rica to the Test An Earthquake in Costa Rican Politics The news shook the country like a political earthquake: one of the most powerful and influential men in Costa Rica over the last decade, a former Supreme Court […]
Costa Rica Leads High-Value Tourism in Central America
Costa Rica has consolidated its position as the regional leader in high-value tourism, according to a recent study conducted by Mastercard Advisors in collaboration with the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The report revealed that in 2024 foreign visitors spent on average $2,062 per person, the highest figure […]
Into the Jaw: A Marine Biologist’s Harrowing Encounter and the Risks of Shark Science
When Dr. Mauricio Hoyos agreed to tag sharks in the remote waters off Costa Rica, he knew the work held inherent dangers. But nothing could have prepared him for what happened on that day in late September 2025: a four-meter shark lunged, bit his head, and briefly engulfed it in its jaws. It happened near […]
Costa Rica Launches First Community First Aid Course in Indigenous Territories
Costa Rica has become the first country in the region to implement a Community First Aid course, a pioneering initiative led by the Ministry of Health in coordination with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the National Commission of Indigenous Affairs (CONAI). The program will be delivered in indigenous communities of Talamanca, where remoteness, […]
Landslide in Cambronero: Route 1 Closed After Total Collapse
A Section of the Highway Disappears After Heavy Rains On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Costa Rica woke up to one of the most severe road incidents of the year: a massive landslide on Route 1, in the area known as Vuelta del Cristo, caused the complete collapse of both lanes. The sinkhole, triggered by days […]
October Under Water: Costa Rica Faces an Exceptionally Rainy Month
An Exceptionally Wet October The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) has issued a climate advisory for October 2025: it is expected to be one of the rainiest months of the year, with precipitation levels exceeding historical averages across several regions of the country. While October is traditionally wet in Costa Rica, this year forecasts indicate an […]
Costa Rican Young Scientists Shine in Singapore with Innovation and Social Commitment
Costa Rica once again made its mark on the international stage. The team Kura Force, made up of young students from Costa Rica’s Scientific High Schools, amazed judges at the STEM Racing 2025 World Finals held in Singapore, winning two prestigious awards that combined technical precision and social responsibility: “Best Newcomer” and “Amaron Sustainability Showcase.” […]