AI-Powered Defenses Slash Costa Rican Cyber Scams by 43%
AI-Powered Defenses Slash Costa Rican Cyber Scams by 43%
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AI-Powered Defenses Slash Costa Rican Cyber Scams by 43%

Costa Rica sees a 43% drop in cyber scams due to AI in banking and legal actions, OIJ reports. Learn about scam methods and protection guidance.

Apr 15, 2026
UNA Launches Industrial Cybersecurity Master's to Protect Infrastructure
UNA Launches Industrial Cybersecurity Master's to Protect Infrastructure

UNA Launches Industrial Cybersecurity Master's to Protect Infrastructure

Universidad Nacional (UNA) launches Virtual Master's in Industrial Cybersecurity (MACIBI) to strengthen critical infrastructure defense in Costa Rica against rising cyber threats.

Apr 15 Read more
Costa Rica Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Rains Threaten Nation
Costa Rica Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Rains Threaten Nation

Costa Rica Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Rains Threaten Nation

IMN issues alert for winds up to 100 km/h and continuous rains in Costa Rica. Warning issued for vulnerable zones and existing damage.

Apr 13 Read more
Costa Rica's Shrinking Workforce: A Critical Metric for Investor Strategy
Costa Rica's Shrinking Workforce: A Critical Metric for Investor Strategy

Costa Rica's Shrinking Workforce: A Critical Metric for Investor Strategy

Costa Rica's labor force participation drops to 54.0% (Feb 2026). This trend has critical implications for investors and human capital strategies, signaling a tighter talent market.

Apr 10 Read more
Costa Rica Accommodation Scams: Pre-Booking Due Diligence Urged
Costa Rica Accommodation Scams: Pre-Booking Due Diligence Urged

Costa Rica Accommodation Scams: Pre-Booking Due Diligence Urged

Costa Rica's Consumer's Office warns of accommodation scams. Travelers advised to vet prices, terms, and cancellation policies before booking to prevent fraud.

Apr 10 Read more
Costa Rica Currency: Business Profit Protection Strategies
Costa Rica Currency: Business Profit Protection Strategies

Costa Rica Currency: Business Profit Protection Strategies

Costa Rica's currency is depreciating. Discover key risk management and financial hedging strategies for businesses to safeguard profitability and investments.

Apr 01 Read more
Bridge Fails on Tourist Route: Car Plunges into River in La Fortuna
Bridge Fails on Tourist Route: Car Plunges into River in La Fortuna

Bridge Fails on Tourist Route: Car Plunges into River in La Fortuna

Car plunges into river after bridge railing fails in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Incident highlights critical infrastructure concerns on key tourist route.

Apr 01 Read more

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ICoder Parks: Key Easter Closures and Openings Announced
ICoder Parks: Key Easter Closures and Openings Announced

ICoder Parks: Key Easter Closures and Openings Announced

Costa Rica Launches Digital Driver's Licenses and Virtual Exams
Costa Rica Launches Digital Driver's Licenses and Virtual Exams

Costa Rica Launches Digital Driver's Licenses and Virtual Exams

US Envoy Urges Intensified Search for Teen Missing in Jaco
US Envoy Urges Intensified Search for Teen Missing in Jaco

US Envoy Urges Intensified Search for Teen Missing in Jaco

Costa Rican Police Dismantle Violent Home Invasion Ring in Heredia
Costa Rican Police Dismantle Violent Home Invasion Ring in Heredia

Costa Rican Police Dismantle Violent Home Invasion Ring in Heredia

Honduras: Top Prosecutor Ousted, Top Judge Resigns Amid Governance Shift
Honduras: Top Prosecutor Ousted, Top Judge Resigns Amid Governance Shift

Honduras: Top Prosecutor Ousted, Top Judge Resigns Amid Governance Shift

Costa Rica Tax Agency Eases Deadlines for Non-Electronic Operations
Costa Rica Tax Agency Eases Deadlines for Non-Electronic Operations

Costa Rica Tax Agency Eases Deadlines for Non-Electronic Operations

OIJ Dismantles 'Los Hondureños' Offshoot in Limón Raids
OIJ Dismantles 'Los Hondureños' Offshoot in Limón Raids

OIJ Dismantles 'Los Hondureños' Offshoot in Limón Raids

Costa Rica Ranks Among World's Most Beautiful Countries 2026
Costa Rica Ranks Among World's Most Beautiful Countries 2026

Costa Rica Ranks Among World's Most Beautiful Countries 2026

Costa Rica Considers Biennial Cycle for National Sports Games
Costa Rica Considers Biennial Cycle for National Sports Games

Costa Rica Considers Biennial Cycle for National Sports Games

Costa Rica: 9-Year Sentence for Online Sexual Offenses Against Minors
Costa Rica: 9-Year Sentence for Online Sexual Offenses Against Minors

Costa Rica: 9-Year Sentence for Online Sexual Offenses Against Minors

Second COVID-19 Case at Nicoya Hospital, Staff Isolated
Second COVID-19 Case at Nicoya Hospital, Staff Isolated

Second COVID-19 Case at Nicoya Hospital, Staff Isolated

ICE Delays 5G Tender to May 20th Amid Samsung Technical Appeal
ICE Delays 5G Tender to May 20th Amid Samsung Technical Appeal

ICE Delays 5G Tender to May 20th Amid Samsung Technical Appeal

CCSS Strike Halts Surgeries Across Costa Rica
CCSS Strike Halts Surgeries Across Costa Rica

CCSS Strike Halts Surgeries Across Costa Rica

Costa Rica's CCSS strike on March 25, 2026, caused 197 surgery cancellations, severely impacting public healthcare services and patient care.

Mar 26 Read more
Ex-Costa Rican Magistrate Celso Gamboa Extradited to US for Drug Trafficking
Ex-Costa Rican Magistrate Celso Gamboa Extradited to US for Drug Trafficking

Ex-Costa Rican Magistrate Celso Gamboa Extradited to US for Drug Trafficking

Former Costa Rican magistrate Celso Gamboa extradited to the US on March 25, 2026, to face drug trafficking charges. Key details on the judicial process and potential penalties.

Mar 26 Read more
Costa Rica: Carjacking Suspects Apprehended Hours After Desamparados Incident
Costa Rica: Carjacking Suspects Apprehended Hours After Desamparados Incident

Costa Rica: Carjacking Suspects Apprehended Hours After Desamparados Incident

Costa Rican authorities swiftly apprehended three suspects after a Desamparados carjacking. The stolen vehicle and victim's debit card were recovered. Suspects transferred for processing.

Mar 25 Read more
Security Ministry Takes Over US Migrant Accord Coordination
Security Ministry Takes Over US Migrant Accord Coordination

Security Ministry Takes Over US Migrant Accord Coordination

Costa Rica's Ministry of Security takes over US migrant accord coordination. The non-binding pact is US-funded, with Costa Rican discretion on migrant acceptance.

Mar 25 Read more
OIJ Launches Strategic Plan Against Drugs and Organized Crime in Costa Rica
OIJ Launches Strategic Plan Against Drugs and Organized Crime in Costa Rica

OIJ Launches Strategic Plan Against Drugs and Organized Crime in Costa Rica

Costa Rica's OIJ implements a strategic plan to combat drug dealing and organized crime, aiming to reduce homicides and improve security.

Mar 25 Read more
Route 27 Tolls Slashed: March & April Reductions Announced
Route 27 Tolls Slashed: March & April Reductions Announced

Route 27 Tolls Slashed: March & April Reductions Announced

Drivers on Route 27 will see significant toll reductions in March and April, benefiting from the Costa Rican Colón's appreciation against the US Dollar.

Mar 25 Read more
Costa Rica Suspends Holy Week Tolls to Boost Mobility
Costa Rica Suspends Holy Week Tolls to Boost Mobility

Costa Rica Suspends Holy Week Tolls to Boost Mobility

Costa Rica temporarily suspends tolls on Route 32 and Florencio del Castillo Highway during Holy Week to ease travel and boost tourism. Conavi implements measure.

Mar 25 Read more
Costa Rica Banks: Holy Week 2026 Schedules for Investors
Costa Rica Banks: Holy Week 2026 Schedules for Investors

Costa Rica Banks: Holy Week 2026 Schedules for Investors

Learn Costa Rica's bank schedules for Holy Week 2026. Branches closed, digital channels active. Plan your finances effectively.

Mar 25 Read more
Crunchyroll Data Breach: Sensitive User Info, Financial Details Compromised
Crunchyroll Data Breach: Sensitive User Info, Financial Details Compromised

Crunchyroll Data Breach: Sensitive User Info, Financial Details Compromised

Security alert: Crunchyroll suffered a major data breach on March 12, exposing emails, IPs, and credit card data. Implement these protection measures immediately.

Mar 25 Read more
Nicoya & SINAC: Key Beaches Closed Amid COVID-19 Emergency
Nicoya & SINAC: Key Beaches Closed Amid COVID-19 Emergency

Nicoya & SINAC: Key Beaches Closed Amid COVID-19 Emergency

Nicoya authorities and SINAC close key beaches due to COVID-19 emergency. Access restricted to essential personnel and locals. Operational intelligence report.

Mar 25 Read more
Costa Rica Exports to Asia Climb 57%: Strategic Growth Amidst Logistics Challenges
Costa Rica Exports to Asia Climb 57%: Strategic Growth Amidst Logistics Challenges

Costa Rica Exports to Asia Climb 57%: Strategic Growth Amidst Logistics Challenges

Costa Rica's exports to Asia surged 57%, now 9% of total trade. Driven by medical devices & electronics, this growth enhances national trade resilience despite logistics hurdles.

Mar 25 Read more
OpenAI Discontinues Sora: Strategic Pivot to Codex and Superapp
OpenAI Discontinues Sora: Strategic Pivot to Codex and Superapp

OpenAI Discontinues Sora: Strategic Pivot to Codex and Superapp

OpenAI discontinues its Sora AI video generator due to low adoption, reallocating resources to Codex and a "superapp," prioritizing developer tools.

Mar 25 Read more
Costa Rica Road Signs: Expired Supplies Expose Critical Management Failure
Costa Rica Road Signs: Expired Supplies Expose Critical Management Failure

Costa Rica Road Signs: Expired Supplies Expose Critical Management Failure

MOPT's Road Signage Dept in Costa Rica faces crisis: over 500 expired supplies highlight mismanagement. Urgent action needed for safety and investment.

Mar 25 Read more
Criminal Group Impersonating Police Dismantled in Costa Rica
Criminal Group Impersonating Police Dismantled in Costa Rica

Criminal Group Impersonating Police Dismantled in Costa Rica

The OIJ dismantled a criminal group impersonating police to commit violent robberies in Heredia and San José, arresting ten suspects and disrupting their operations.

Mar 25 Read more
Landmark $375M Meta Fine Highlights Tech Regulatory Risks
Landmark $375M Meta Fine Highlights Tech Regulatory Risks

Landmark $375M Meta Fine Highlights Tech Regulatory Risks

Meta fined $375M in landmark ruling for concealing child exploitation risks. Highlights critical regulatory challenges for tech giants and their impact on investment.

Mar 25 Read more
Costa Rica's Caribbean Coastline Erodes, Threatening Ecosystems and Economy
Costa Rica's Caribbean Coastline Erodes, Threatening Ecosystems and Economy

Costa Rica's Caribbean Coastline Erodes, Threatening Ecosystems and Economy

Costa Rica's Caribbean coast faces severe erosion, threatening vital ecosystems, turtle nesting sites, and the tourism-dependent economy. Research highlights urgent need for strategic assessment.

Mar 25 Read more
Costa Rica Exports Surge Fueled by Medical Devices
Costa Rica Exports Surge Fueled by Medical Devices

Costa Rica Exports Surge Fueled by Medical Devices

Costa Rica's exports rise 6% to over $3.3B, driven by medical devices. Strong growth in Asia highlights strategic market expansion.

Mar 25 Read more
CCSS Rejects 70-Year Retirement Age, Eyes ROP for Pension Shortfalls
CCSS Rejects 70-Year Retirement Age, Eyes ROP for Pension Shortfalls

CCSS Rejects 70-Year Retirement Age, Eyes ROP for Pension Shortfalls

Costa Rica's CCSS rejects a 70-year retirement age, proposing to use ROP funds to supplement pensions from 2030. Discussions begin April.

Mar 25 Read more
Figueres Backs Sinking Narco Boats, Declares 'War' on Drugs
Figueres Backs Sinking Narco Boats, Declares 'War' on Drugs

Figueres Backs Sinking Narco Boats, Declares 'War' on Drugs

Former President Figueres supports sinking narco-boats after South Pacific incident, calling drug trafficking a 'war' against Costa Rica.

Mar 25 Read more
Costa Rica Unveils ₡25 Coin from BCCR Honoring Basilica of Los Ángeles
Costa Rica Unveils ₡25 Coin from BCCR Honoring Basilica of Los Ángeles

Costa Rica Unveils ₡25 Coin from BCCR Honoring Basilica of Los Ángeles

Costa Rica's Central Bank (BCCR) releases a new ₡25 commemorative coin honoring the iconic Basilica of Los Ángeles in Cartago, available March 25.

Mar 25 Read more
Costa Rican Banks Advise Prudent Spending and Warn of Fraud This Holy Week
Costa Rican Banks Advise Prudent Spending and Warn of Fraud This Holy Week

Costa Rican Banks Advise Prudent Spending and Warn of Fraud This Holy Week

Costa Rican banks urge prudent financial planning and expense management for Holy Week, while also warning citizens about increased risks of electronic fraud during the holiday season.

Mar 25 Read more
Rescued Puma Returns to San Carlos Habitat After Road Collision
Rescued Puma Returns to San Carlos Habitat After Road Collision

Rescued Puma Returns to San Carlos Habitat After Road Collision

A puma injured in a road collision in San Carlos, Costa Rica, was successfully treated and released back into its natural habitat on March 12th.

Mar 25 Read more
MSD Opens Key Global Regulatory Center in Costa Rica
MSD Opens Key Global Regulatory Center in Costa Rica

MSD Opens Key Global Regulatory Center in Costa Rica

MSD opens its second global Regulatory Operations Center in Costa Rica, creating new tech and science jobs and strengthening the nation's role in global drug approvals.

Mar 25 Read more
CCSS Enhances Measles Protection for Costa Rican Travelers
CCSS Enhances Measles Protection for Costa Rican Travelers

CCSS Enhances Measles Protection for Costa Rican Travelers

CCSS expands its measles vaccination program for Costa Rican travelers due to outbreaks in the Americas, with new guidelines for children and adults.

Mar 25 Read more
Costa Rica Boosts Traffic Controls for Holy Week Travel
Costa Rica Boosts Traffic Controls for Holy Week Travel

Costa Rica Boosts Traffic Controls for Holy Week Travel

Costa Rica's Traffic Police will intensify road controls from March 29 to April 5 for Holy Week, targeting speeding, drunk driving, and unsafe overtaking to enhance safety.

Mar 24 Read more
Costa Rica's South Caribbean: Illegal Construction Allegations Spark Crime Concerns
Costa Rica's South Caribbean: Illegal Construction Allegations Spark Crime Concerns

Costa Rica's South Caribbean: Illegal Construction Allegations Spark Crime Concerns

Allegations of illegal construction, irregular financing, and potential organized crime links surface near Costa Rica's Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, raising environmental protection concerns.

Mar 24 Read more
National Theater Damage Dispute: Board Member Questions Irreversibility
National Theater Damage Dispute: Board Member Questions Irreversibility

National Theater Damage Dispute: Board Member Questions Irreversibility

National Theater board member Olman Vargas questions claims of irreversible damage, calling for technical assessments to guide restoration efforts for the historic Costa Rican landmark.

Mar 24 Read more
Banco Nacional: Personalized Access & Integrated Token from April 6
Banco Nacional: Personalized Access & Integrated Token from April 6

Banco Nacional: Personalized Access & Integrated Token from April 6

Banco Nacional of Costa Rica updates access with personalized usernames and integrated BN Token in its mobile app starting April 6.

Mar 24 Read more
Costa Rica Restricts House Arrest for Weapon Crimes
Costa Rica Restricts House Arrest for Weapon Crimes

Costa Rica Restricts House Arrest for Weapon Crimes

Costa Rica approves reform restricting house arrest for weapon crime convicts, enhancing public safety. Second debate scheduled for April 7th.

Mar 24 Read more
Wall Street Opens Sharply Higher on Trump's Iran Diplomacy
Wall Street Opens Sharply Higher on Trump's Iran Diplomacy

Wall Street Opens Sharply Higher on Trump's Iran Diplomacy

Wall Street opens higher due to Trump's Iran diplomacy. Analysis highlights a lack of direct implications for the Costa Rican economy.

Mar 23 Read more
Costa Rica Exports Exceed $26.5 Billion in 2025
Costa Rica Exports Exceed $26.5 Billion in 2025

Costa Rica Exports Exceed $26.5 Billion in 2025

Costa Rica's goods exports surged in 2025, surpassing $26.5 billion and showing a 21.61% increase, driven by medical instruments, integrated circuits, and pineapples.

Mar 23 Read more
Costa Rica Launches Tender for Route 32 Overpasses
Costa Rica Launches Tender for Route 32 Overpasses

Costa Rica Launches Tender for Route 32 Overpasses

Costa Rica's Sicop launched a tender for two vital overpasses on Route 32 (Jiménez and Siquirres) on March 20, 2026, advancing the highway expansion project.

Mar 23 Read more
Heredia Faces Major Water Service Disruptions This Week, Over 45,000 Affected
Heredia Faces Major Water Service Disruptions This Week, Over 45,000 Affected

Heredia Faces Major Water Service Disruptions This Week, Over 45,000 Affected

ESPH conducts essential maintenance this week in Heredia, impacting over 45,000 residents. Learn about the dates and affected areas to prepare for disruptions.

Mar 23 Read more
San Jose Suspends Holy Week Traffic Curbs for Easier Travel
San Jose Suspends Holy Week Traffic Curbs for Easier Travel

San Jose Suspends Holy Week Traffic Curbs for Easier Travel

San Jose suspends Holy Week vehicle restrictions from March 30 to April 3 to ease travel. Restrictions resume April 6.

Mar 23 Read more