
tico-times1d ago
New Prepaid Card Lets Costa Ricans Pay Bus and Train Fares Without a Bank Account
The Banco Central de Costa Rica presented the Monedero SINPE-TP this month. This prepaid contactless card lets people pay for rides on buses and trains without needing a bank account. The card forms part of the Sistema Nacional de Pago Electrónico en el Transporte Público, or SINPE-TP. It targets users who rely on cash for […]
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tico-times1d ago
After Nearly Six Years, New Bridge Replaces Bailey at Osa on Ruta 34
Construction begins in May on the new bridge over the Río Coronado at Coronado de Osa on the Costanera Sur highway. Heavy rains in August 2020 eroded a pillar on the original structure and forced its closure. Drivers crossed the river on a temporary ford for a short time before crews installed the modular Bailey […]
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tico-times1d ago
Panama Pushes Chinese Carrier COSCO to Restart Pacific Port Services
Panama’s government asked Chinese shipping giant COSCO Shipping to reconsider its suspension of operations at the Balboa port at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza said the decision caught authorities by surprise and expressed hope the company would return. The request follows COSCO Shipping Lines’ notice to […]
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China Rejects Cyber Espionage Accusations Targeting Costa Rica ICE Utility
The Chinese embassy in Costa Rica rejected accusations that actors linked to the country carried out cyber espionage against the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). Costa Rican officials announced the breach on March 12 during a press conference. The incident involved extraction of nine gigabytes of data from internal email accounts at the state utility. […]
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tico-times3d ago
Nicaragua Uses Diplomatic and Security Networks to Intimidate Exiles
Nicaragua maintains an extensive transnational network to surveil and intimidate opposition figures in exile, affecting hundreds of thousands of people, the UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua warned. A report prepared by the experts details an extensive transnational architecture of surveillance and intelligence used to monitor, intimidate and attack the hundreds of thousands […]
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tico-times4d ago
Costa Rica Investigates More TikTok Creators After PANI Grooming Reports
Costa Rica’s National Children’s Trust, known as PANI, reported two more TikTok creators to prosecutors yesterday over alleged grooming cases, widening a fast-moving investigation that has put several Costa Rican digital personalities under scrutiny in the span of a week. The latest complaints bring the total to four cases involving content creators referred by PANI […]
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tico-times4d ago
Qualifier Gibson stuns Paolini to reach Indian Wells quarterfinals
Australian qualifier Talia Gibson pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday, defeating seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 to advance to her first WTA quarterfinal and shake up the women’s draw. The 21-year-old from Western Australia, playing in her debut WTA 1000 main draw, claimed her first career […]
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tico-times5d ago
Costa Rica Rejects U.S. Bid to Extradite Caribbean Drug Boss
The Criminal Court of Limón turned down a U.S. request to extradite Gilberth Hernán Bell Fernández, known as ‘Macho Coca,’ on Monday afternoon. Judge Jorge Arturo Sequeira Rodríguez issued the ruling at 2:50 p.m., stating that the 62-year-old Costa Rican must face trial in his home country for charges related to international drug trafficking. Bell, […]
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tico-times6d ago
Women in Costa Rica Struggle More to Find Jobs Than Men
Women in Costa Rica continue to participate in the labor market at lower rates than men, according to the most recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics and Census. The latest INEC data for the period covering November and December 2025 and January 2026 put female labor participation at 42.5 percent. This figure includes […]
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tico-times6d ago
Women march in Venezuela for freedom of female political prisoners on Women’s Day
Under the slogan They Count, hundreds of activists and relatives of female political prisoners marched this Sunday in Caracas as part of International Women’s Day to demand an amnesty without exclusions. Venezuela approved an amnesty law two weeks ago, promoted by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, who has governed the country since Nicolás Maduro was captured […]
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tico-times8d ago
Mexico Announces Plan for 100,000 Security Personnel at World Cup
Mexico announced Friday it will station nearly 100,000 police, soldiers and private security guards across its three World Cup host cities to protect fans and players this summer. President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled the details at a military base in Zapopan, a suburb of Guadalajara, one of the venues hit by recent cartel violence. The plan […]
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tico-times9d ago
Last Cuban doctors leave Honduras amid Trump pressure
The last contingent of Cuban doctors still in Honduras departed this Thursday after the agreement under which they had operated in the country for the past two years was not renewed, AFP journalists confirmed. The cooperation program, which at one point included 170 members between doctors and technicians, expired amid pressure from U.S. President Donald […]
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tico-times9d ago
Interpol Arrests 60 Suspected Child Predators in Central America
Law enforcement agencies in nine countries arrested 60 suspects accused of child sexual offences and identified 65 child victims during a coordinated international operation. Interpol announced the results of Operation Eclipse today. The year-long effort ran from February 2025 through January 2026 and targeted the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The operation […]
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tico-times10d ago
Costa Rica Forms First Symphony Orchestra With Only Women Performers
Costa Rica now has its first symphony orchestra that consists exclusively of women. The Sistema Nacional de Educación Musical assembled the ensemble as part of an initiative from the Ministry of Culture and Youth. The group counts 70 musicians. Members include students and instructors who train through SINEM centers in different provinces. Invited instrumentalists from […]
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tico-times13d ago
New York Times Picks Costa Rica as Prime Spring Break Spot
The New York Times has included Costa Rica in a list of five spring break destinations aimed at families looking for warm weather and outdoor activities. The piece, frames Costa Rica as a practical option for groups split between beach time and rainforest adventures, arguing the country’s small size makes it possible to do both […]
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tico-times13d ago
Cities in Honduras and Guatemala ban Therian Meetups
At least eight cities in Honduras and Guatemala have announced over the past week that they are banning gatherings of so called “therians,” a social media driven phenomenon they say disrupts public order. The trend, popularized on TikTok and other platforms, involves people, mainly teenagers, who say they identify with an animal, especially dogs, foxes, […]
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tico-times14d ago
Costa Rica Birdwatching Route Network Expands
Costa Rica Tourism officials have been pushing birding as a dedicated segment, leaning on two things birders care about most: species density and logistics. ICT materials cite more than 900 recorded bird species in the country and frame birdwatching as a growing tourism niche supported by observation sites and specialized routes. One of the clearest […]
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tico-times14d ago
Iranians celebrate reports of Khamenei’s death
Many Iranians took to the streets, shouting and playing music, to celebrate reports that the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been killed in a U.S.-Israeli operation, according to verified videos. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media, a claim not confirmed […]
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tico-times15d ago
Costa Rica Trade and Tourism at Risk If Iran War Expands
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran. President Donald Trump described the action as “major combat operations,” and news reports said the attacks targeted Iranian military and missile infrastructure. Iran retaliated within hours, firing missiles and drones toward Israel and at U.S. military facilities across parts of the Middle East, driving […]
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tico-times15d ago
Costa Rica Fashion Week Debuts in Arts Festival Lineup
Costa Rica Fashion Week marks its 25th edition by aligning with the International Arts Festival, blending runway shows with broader cultural offerings for the first time. The event runs from March 25 to 28 at La Antigua Aduana in San José, featuring desfiles, talks and industry gatherings open to the public at no cost. This […]
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tico-times1d ago
Costa Rica Faces US Investigation Over Forced Labor
The United States government announced this week that it started an investigation into Costa Rica and nearly 60 other economies. The review centers on concerns that these countries have not taken strong enough action against forced labor in global supply chains. The U.S. Trade Representative launched the process to examine whether the actions, policies and […]
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Cuba Confirms US Talks as Political Prisoner Releases Begin
Cuba confirmed on Friday that it is holding talks with the United States, while beginning the release of political prisoners as part of an agreement with the Vatican, the historic mediator between the two countries. President Donald Trump has not concealed his desire for regime change in Cuba, located just 150 kilometers from the United […]
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tico-times1d ago
Costa Rican Coffee Growers Face Ruin as Dollar Drops
Coffee producers in Costa Rica warn that a sharp drop in the dollar’s exchange rate against the colón, now below ₡480, threatens to ruin their operations. The exchange rate, set mainly by supply and demand under the Central Bank’s managed floating system, fell 4.3 percent between January and March, according to data from the Economic […]
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tico-times3d ago
IMF Calls for Lower Interest Rates in Costa Rica
The International Monetary Fund advised Costa Rica’s central bank to consider further cuts to its benchmark interest rate. The changes would help transmission to lending rates in colones while authorities balance support for economic growth against persistent low inflation. The recommendation followed an IMF mission led by Varapat Chensavasdijai that ran from February 25 to […]
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tico-times3d ago
El Salvador Accused of Crimes Against Humanity
A group of international jurists yesterday, accused the government of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele of committing crimes against humanity, including torture and disappearances, in its war against gangs. The offensive has unfolded under a state of emergency that allows arrests without a judicial warrant and that, in nearly four years, has sent about 90,000 people […]
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tico-times4d ago
Costa Rica’s Strategy Case Raids Seize Golfito Hotel and Transport Company
Agents from Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) detained Glen Rojas Barquero and several family members yesterday during raids in the investigation known as the Strategy Case. The 46-year-old faces charges of leading a group accused of laundering money from drug trafficking. OIJ Director Michael Soto identified Rojas Barquero as the head of the organization. […]
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tico-times4d ago
Chinese Shipping Giant Suspends Operations at Panama Canal
Chinese shipping giant COSCO Shipping has halted arrivals and departures at Balboa port, the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The state-owned company from Shanghai issued the order in a client notice dated March 10. All confirmed bookings at the terminal now face cancellation. Clients must contact sales representatives for alternative arrangements. The notice, published […]
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tico-times5d ago
Panama’s Tourism Surge in 2025 Puts Costa Rica on Notice
Panama recorded 3,004,266 international visitors in 2025. That total marks an 8.2 percent rise from the year before, according to figures released by the Panama Tourism Authority. Air arrivals at Tocumen International Airport led the gains, reaching 2,244,078 travelers for a 10 percent increase. Cruise ports handled 344,408 passengers, up 11.5 percent. The Paso Canoas […]
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tico-times6d ago
Coco Gauff retires with left arm injury as Alexandra Eala advances at Indian Wells
Coco Gauff was forced to retire from her third-round match at Indian Wells on Sunday, sending Alexandra Eala into the round of 16 after the American cut short the contest while trailing 6-2, 2-0. Gauff, the No. 4 seed, took a medical timeout late in the opening set and never looked fully comfortable before deciding […]
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tico-times6d ago
Zverev Grinds Out Three-Set Thriller Over Nakashima at Indian Wells
Alexander Zverev was tested to the limit but found a way through on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, outlasting a determined Brandon Nakashima in a high-quality, serve-dominated battle to advance to the fourth round. The fourth-seeded German edged the 28th-seeded American 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-4 in just over two-and-a-half hours on Stadium 2 at the […]
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tico-times9d ago
When Therians Arrive in Costa Rica
This past month I learned a new word: Therian. The first time I heard it used was by our outgoing president, Rodrigo Chaves, who made the sardonic suggestion that a rival political party, the left wing Frente Amplio, was made up of therians. For those as out of the loop on the latest weird trends […]
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tico-times9d ago
Sloths and Tapir Among Animals Saved in Costa Rica Anti-Trafficking Operation
Costa Rican authorities rescued five sloths and other wild animals in an anti-trafficking operation in the Northern Zone. The Deputy Environmental Prosecutor’s Office led the effort that began Thursday morning. Officials carried out six raids on five facilities in Bijagua de Upala. The sites included tourist centers and a house. The teams recovered three adult […]
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tico-times10d ago
An NGO says Bukele has 86 political prisoners in El Salvador
President Nayib Bukele is holding dozens of government critics as “political prisoners”, something that had not happened in El Salvador since the civil war ended more than three decades ago, the humanitarian organization Cristosal said Thursday. Cristosal says at least 86 people are currently detained for political reasons, including anti-corruption lawyer Ruth López, who leads […]
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tico-times12d ago
Costa Rica Installs First Sun Meter to Cut Skin Cancer Risk
The College of Physicians and Surgeons installed the country’s first solmáforo at its Sabana Sur headquarters as a pilot project to promote daily protection against ultraviolet radiation. The device measures the UV index in real time and displays it through a five-color code set by the World Health Organization. Green signals low risk. Yellow, orange, […]
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tico-times13d ago
US Israel Iran War Spreads as Hezbollah Enters Fighting and UK Base in Cyprus Hit
The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran spread across the Middle East and beyond on Monday with Lebanon’s Hezbollah entering the fray and a British air base in Cyprus targeted. The Israeli military said it began a new “broad strike” on Tehran, as reporters in the Iranian capital heard explosions ring […]
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tico-times13d ago
What’s in a name? Naming nuance in Costa Rica
We tend to assume the way names function in our home country is simply “normal.” Or at least I definitely did. As it turns out, countries around the world are all playing by wildly different rules when it comes to naming conventions. I worked with a large population of refugees and immigrants when I first […]
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tico-times14d ago
Costa Rica Urges De-Escalation as Iran Retaliates to U.S.-Israel Attack
Costa Rica expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East after the United States and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The government in San José condemned Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes on several neighboring countries. The attacks started yesterday when U.S. […]
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tico-times15d ago
Guatemala Issues Orange Alert for Volcano Eruptions and Ashfall
Guatemalan officials issued public warnings today amid ongoing explosive eruptions at two major volcanoes, prompting heightened monitoring and safety measures across affected departments. Authorities alerted residents to risks from the Fuego and Santiaguito volcanoes, both emitting ash and registering frequent blasts. The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction, known as Conred, kept an orange alert active […]
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tico-times15d ago
Former Costa Rican VP Grynspan Campaigns for UN Top Post
Rebeca Grynspan, a former vice president of Costa Rica, expressed confidence in her bid to become the next United Nations secretary-general. She stepped down from her role at the UN Conference on Trade and Development on Friday to concentrate on the campaign, highlighting the need for the organization to adapt quickly to worldwide challenges. At […]
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tico-times15d ago
U.S. President Trump Suggests Friendly Takeover of Cuba
President Donald Trump said Friday the United States could carry out a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, citing direct talks with the island’s government as the communist nation faces acute shortages of money, fuel and food. “The Cuban government is talking with us, and they’re in a big deal of trouble,” Trump told reporters as he […]
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tico-times1d ago
Sabalenka and Rybakina Set Up Blockbuster Indian Wells Final
Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina advanced Friday to the final of the WTA 1000 tournament at Indian Wells, setting up another chapter in one of the fiercest rivalries in women’s tennis. Sabalenka, the world No. 1, will have a chance to settle old scores against Rybakina, who beat her in the 2023 […]
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tico-times1d ago
Three Survive Cessna Crash in La Fortuna After Engine Failure on Takeoff
Three people survived a small plane crash in La Fortuna de San Carlos this morning. The Cessna 206 registered TI-GRE lost engine power shortly after takeoff from Arenal Airport. It came down at 8:25 a.m. near the cemetery in the El Progreso neighborhood and stopped in a cassava field. The aircraft carried the pilot and […]
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tico-times2d ago
Costa Rica Wildlife Encounters at Home
One of Costa Rica’s main attractions is our plentiful wildlife. Tourists come to see monkeys, sloths, toucans and more in their natural habitats. But it is called wildlife for a reason — it sometimes strays from its natural habitat. Live here long enough and you may encounter our animal friends in untypical places. Here are […]
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Small Plane Tire Explodes on Landing at Tobías Bolaños Airport in Pavas
A Cessna 172 aircraft registered TI-BHC from Aerobell Flight School landed with damage at Tobías Bolaños International Airport in Pavas on Wednesday morning after it lost power and its left landing gear tire exploded. The incident happened around 6:45 a.m. The plane took off from runway 10 for what appeared to be a training flight. […]
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tico-times4d ago
Costa Rica Dollar Hits Two Decade Low Amid Debate Over External Debt
Costa Rica’s dollar exchange rate has fallen to levels not seen in about two decades, and economists Fernando Naranjo and Norberto Zúñiga say one of the main reasons is the government’s heavy use of external debt since 2023. The two argued that foreign borrowing has pumped more dollars into the local market, adding to the […]
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tico-times4d ago
Second Measles Case in Costa Rica Prompts Vaccination Reminder for All Visitors
Costa Rica health authorities and travel-medicine experts advise people heading to the country to review their vaccination records. They place particular focus on the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. Officials confirmed the second measles case of the year on March 6. The Ministry of Health and the Costa Rican Social Security Fund activated epidemiological protocols. Teams carry out […]
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tico-times5d ago
Keylor Navas Opens Up on Costa Rica’s World Cup Miss and His Club Revival
Keylor Navas opened up in a recent interview with journalist Yashin Quesada about Costa Rica’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and his own path forward. The veteran goalkeeper expressed deep regret over the national team’s absence from the tournament, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Navas stressed […]
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tico-times6d ago
Costa Rica Camera Trap Records Birds Far Beyond Their Expected Range
It’s safe to say I probably like camera trapping a little too much. My work is dedicated to that one activity. My social media feeds almost exclusively show me content from other camera trap aficionados like me. Heck, I even dream about reviewing camera traps. The part of camera trapping that has really hooked me […]
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tico-times6d ago
United States Advances Major Economic Pact With Cuba
The Trump administration is preparing an economic deal with Cuba that could be announced soon. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Cuban officials want to negotiate and are already talking directly with him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.People familiar with the administration’s plans said the agreement would ease restrictions on American travel to Havana. […]
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tico-times7d ago
Guatemala’s New Semana Santa Destinations See High Demand
Guatemala tourism authorities say places like El Paredón, Monterrico and Esquipulas draw growing interest ahead of Semana Santa, traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. For expats and tourists based in Costa Rica planning March–April regional trips, this shift signals potential rises in accommodation costs and booking competition in these once-quiet Guatemalan […]
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tico-times9d ago
Motorcycles Account for the Majority of Road Deaths in Costa Rica
Motorcycles continue to take the heaviest toll on Costa Rica’s roads. In January and February this year, 63 people died while riding motorcycles. Those deaths made up 56 percent of the 113 total road fatalities during the first two months of 2026. Police figures show January ended with 59 deaths on the roads, 32 of […]
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tico-times9d ago
U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Starts WhatsApp Channel
The U.S. Embassy in San José has established a dedicated WhatsApp channel to provide U.S. citizens with timely safety and security information while in Costa Rica. The channel, “U.S. Citizen Consular Information: COSTA RICA,” will disseminate security alerts and travel advisories. It shares important information regarding consular services and status updates during emergencies. U.S. citizens […]
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tico-times10d ago
Aryna Sabalenka Engaged to Georgios Frangulis Before Indian Wells
Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked player in women’s tennis, shared news of her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis on Tuesday, just before the start of the WTA 1000 tournament here in the Coachella Valley. The Belarusian athlete, 27, posted videos on Instagram showing the romantic proposal, which took place on the eve of the event. […]
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tico-times13d ago
Oil Price Surge from Middle East Conflict Raises Concerns for Costa Rica’s Economy
Oil prices climbed sharply this week as fighting in the Middle East intensified, with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran prompting retaliatory actions that disrupted key shipping routes. The global benchmark, Brent crude, rose as much as 13 percent to $82.37 per barrel before settling around $79, up from $72.87 at Friday’s close. U.S. West […]
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tico-times13d ago
FIFA Says Demand Is Driving Prices As World Cup Ticket Costs Skyrocket
From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup which begins in North America in 100 days. Here is an assessment of the cost of attending games at the tournament: How many tickets, how much demand? According to world football’s governing body […]
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tico-times14d ago
Costa Rica Turns Sargassum Threat into Resource Opportunity
The massive influx of sargassum along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast has sparked fresh concerns over its effects on local ecosystems, fishing communities, and tourism. Yet researchers at the University of Costa Rica see potential in turning this seaweed into practical resources, from fertilizers to building materials. Recent reports from the Ministry of Environment and Energy […]
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Costa Rica, Nicaragua Strike Deal to Combat Border Gold Smuggling
Costa Rican and Nicaraguan officials met at the Peñas Blancas border crossing today to address the growing problem of illegal gold mining along their shared boundary. The talks focused on joint efforts to stop the extraction and smuggling of gold-bearing materials from Costa Rica into Nicaragua, where processors handle the ore. Foreign Minister Arnoldo André […]
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tico-times15d ago
Uber Drivers in Latin America Are Mostly Educated Men Earning About $7 an Hour
Uber drivers in Latin America and the Caribbean are overwhelmingly male (91%) and have a high level of university education (57%), and most treat the job as part-time work to supplement their income, according to a study released Wednesday by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Average gross earnings per hour of driving are $7.30. Men […]
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tico-times15d ago
US and Israel Strike Iran as Tehran Launches Missile Retaliation Across the Gulf
U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation have pushed the region into a fast-moving confrontation with attacks reported in Iran, Israel, and across Gulf states that host U.S. forces. Israel said it carried out a pre-emptive attack against Iran early Saturday, with explosions reported in Tehran and nationwide emergency measures in Israel, including closures and […]
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tico-times15d ago
Selva Coral: A Structured Real Estate Investment Model for National and International Investors with a Single $15,000 Initial Payment and Comprehensive Financing Support
Jacó, Central Pacific, Costa Rica – Febrero 2026. In an increasingly competitive real estate environment focused on legal security, profitability, and long-term asset appreciation, Selva Coral positions itself as a solid, formal, and strategically structured investment opportunity, designed for both national and international investors seeking to acquire property in one of Costa Rica’s fastest-growing and […]
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