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Free Zones Are Presented as a Key Point Compared to Letters From Other Countries That Costa Rica Cannot Match
The element of the incentives it offers will be key to its competition against other countries in the competition to attract investments in semiconductors and that is where the Free Zones see a key role for the Costa Rican...
Travel
Costa Rica Sets its Sights on Seven Countries to Attract Tourists
Costa Rica is determined to concentrate its efforts to attract travelers from new markets and its tourism authorities have their sights set on seven specific nations: Brazil, Colombia, Italy, Portugal and the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway and Sweden).From these...
World News
Brazil Decriminalizes Marijuana Consumption in a Decision that Opens the Door to Thousands of Releases
The issue is so sensitive in Brazil and the pressures are so great that the Supreme Court has deliberated for nine years before deciding, this Wednesday in Brasilia, to decriminalize the consumption of marijuana. It is the most populated...
World News
Will Costa Rica Join the US and Panama Plan to Deport Migrants?
“It is a sovereign decision between Panama and the United States; the latter is considering proposals for Costa Rica to also participate in that program,” these were the statements of President Rodrigo Chaves to the Panamanian newspaper La Estrella...
Local News
Are Costa Rica and Israel Distancing Themselves?
The historical closeness between Costa Rica and Israel has clashed in recent months with the latter's military actions as part of the conflict in the Middle East, where the impact on the vulnerable civilian population has been criticized above...
World News
Expats Confront Discrimination Abroad?
When your fantastic adventure in a foreign country takes a wrong turn, your entire dream of living your expat life to the fullest can come crashing down. Discrimination can taint the entire experience, making your daily life unbearable. What...
Culture & Lifestyle
Costa Rica Was Made Official as the Venue for the Main Congress and Convention Fair in Latin America
Costa Rica was officially confirmed as the venue for FIEXPO Latin America for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027. This fair is considered the most important in terms of congresses and conventions in Latin America. This space for negotiations...
World News
Panama Prepares to Evacuate First Island Due to Sea Level Rise
The Gunas, the indigenous people of the small island of GardiSugdub, are the first of 63 communities along Panama's Caribbean and Pacific coasts to be evacuated due to rising sea levels in the coming decades.An official from Panama's Housing...
World News
Emergency in Central America: Dengue in Charge
As reports of the devastation wrought by dengue fever continue to emerge from Central America, it is imperative to call attention to the critical need for improved healthcare infrastructure in the region. This year alone, at least 35 people...
World News
Panama Canal Increases Ship Transit, Although Water Shortage Persists
The Panama Canal increased its number of daily ship transits this Thursday, although the water deficit that led last year to restrict the number of crossings and the draft of ships persists, authorities reported.This interoceanic waterway that moves 6%...
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Spiritual Consequences of Cannabis Consumption
The spiritual consequences of cannabis consumption are a complex and multifaceted topic, with many individuals reporting profound effects on...