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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:39:26 +0000Spiritual retreat in Costa Rica investigated for alleged fraud
Q COSTA RICA — Allegations of fraud, coercion, sexual offenses, and potential irregularities regarding the sale of lots and homes triggered an investigation into Earthwaking Village, an eco-village located in Platanillo de Pérez Zeledón. On Tuesd...
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:29:15 +0000
Costa Rica once again ranks among the best countries in the world for retirement in 2026
Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica has been named the fourth-best country in the world for retirement in 2026, according to the Global Retirement Report and Index, which compared 46 residency programs for retirees. The country ranked behind Uruguay, Mauriti...
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:18:23 +0000
Factors That Could Push the Dollar Higher Against Costa Rica’s Colón
Q COSTA RICA — Seven domestic and international factors could increase pressure on Costa Rica’s colón and drive up the value of the U.S. dollar, according to economist Norberto Zúñiga, a consultant with Ecoanálisis. The variables include inte...
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:34:39 +0000
A hit to the wallet: Fuel prices to rise by up to ¢89 in November
Q COSTA RICA — Fuel prices will rise again in November, according to preliminary data submitted by the Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (Recope), the state refinery that refines nothing, to the regulatory authority on Friday, October 9. The Re...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:23 +0000
When the Prosecutor’s Office is doing its job effectively, the Presidency appears to feel threatened
RICO’s Q — One might expect President Laura Fernández to welcome the Organismo de Investigación Judicial’s (OIJ) efforts to uncover corruption. Instead, she appears concerned about the recent high-profile raids and arrests targeting leade...