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List of Countries that can Enter Costa Rica Rises to 44; Including Australia, China, and Japan

The Ministry of Health will allow the entry of travelers from 44 countries to Costa Rica, including Australia, China, and Japan, as announced by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) on August 13th. The initial list of countries allowed only...

Failed States and Migratory Crisis in Central America

All the provinces of Central America after its independence in 1821 sought to consolidate from agenesis of federal republics, but in 1840 this region was fragmented into small countries in order to build as nation-states.  Likewise, the processes of state-making...

Costa Rica Decides to Stop Distributed Generation

The Executive Power of the country has decided to call off the Distributed Energy Resources Bill, which provided incentives for 5% on the demand of the National Electric System to be transferred to distributed generation. The Costa Rican Chamber of...

After a Ten-Year Struggle, Married Homosexual Couple Manages to Register Their Three Children in Costa Rica

The marriage of Ana Isabel Sanz and Christine Unold received great news this Wednesday, August 12th. The Civil Registry approved the legal recognition of their three children. This recognition comes just three months after the country lifted its prohibition...

UCR Delivers to CCSS First 80 Vials of Equine Serum for Treating COVID-19

The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) already has in its hands the first 80 vials of the treatment against Covid-19 developed in Costa Rica, which must now be tested in hospitals. The Clodomiro Picado Institute (ICP) of the University...

First Passenger Trains Costa Rica Bought from China Will Arrive in November

Costa Rica will receive in November four of the eight-passenger trains that it bought from the Chinese company CRRC Quingdao Sifang for the US $ 32.6 million. After suffering delays in their manufacture due to the Coronavirus, the first...

Costa Rica Eases Restriction Measures for Commerce and Vehicle Circulation

Costa Rica announced a relief in the health restriction measures, which would come into force today in the most populated areas, even at times of greatest contagion for the Coronavirus. Under the new provisions, supermarkets and suppliers will be able...

Decree Modifying Vehicle Circulation Restrictions Was Published With Incorrect Data

This past Monday 10th the decree that modifies the vehicle circulation restriction was published in the Official Gazette, however, the document includes different parameters from those announced at a press conference on the weekend. "There was an error", the Ministry...

Top Ten Key Factors For Successful Export Of Agricultural Products In Costa Rica

The agricultural sector has a high participation in Costa Rican exports, in 2019 alone, it reached 24% of the total (that is, $ 2,764 million, + 3% average variation 2015-2019), making it the second most important sector in the country, behind precision and medical equipment

Tourists Coming to Costa Rica can Purchase the Travel Insurance of their Choice

This information was rectified by the Government in decree 42517-MGP-S published this past week in the official newspaper La Gaceta. The only condition requested by the Executive is that it (minimum) cover the costs of accommodation for 14 days...
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Costa Rican Film “Si No Ardemos, Cómo Iluminar La Noche” Conquers International Festivals Before National Premiere

The Costa Rican feature film "Si no ardemos, cómo iluminar la noche" (If We Don't Burn, How Do We...