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 […]
BCR Presents its Sustainability Achievements: Over ₡66 Billion Channeled to 2,000 SMEs
The Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) reaffirmed its commitment to the country’s productive engine on October 7th when it presented its achievements in sustainability. Under the campaign “Positive Impact That Changes Lives”, the financial institution highlighted how its management goes beyond just numbers, focusing on financial inclusion and direct support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises […]
Tico Economy Exceeds Expectations: Central Bank Raises Growth Forecast for 2025
Costa Rica’s economy has proven stronger than expected this year. This past November 4, 2025, the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), during the presentation of its October Monetary Policy Report (IPM), announced an upward revision of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for the close of 2025. This adjustment, adding to the optimism […]
The Most Expensive Goal: The $100 Million Bill Costa Rica Will Pay for Watching the 2026 World Cup from Home
Listen to the Podcast version The Silence of the Stadium and the Echo in the Wallet The silence that flooded the National Stadium after the 0-0 draw against Honduras did not just mark the end of a sporting aspiration; it was the sound of a cash register slamming shut for an entire country. Gone are […]
NATIONAL DISGRACE: ‘La Sele’ Draws a Blank and Will Watch the 2026 World Cup from the Sofa
The calculators have been put away, and the excuses have run dry. The Costa Rican National Team consummated the most resounding failure in its modern history last night by drawing 0-0 against Honduras at the National Stadium. This result, combined with outcomes elsewhere, leaves the Tricolor mathematically out of the 2026 World Cup. What was […]
Costa Rica Takes a Historic Step: ILO Convention 190 Against Workplace Violence and Harassment Comes into Force
This past October 1, 2025, marked a turning point for the world of work in Costa Rica. On that date, Convention 190 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) officially came into effect, the first international treaty to establish the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment. With this implementation, […]