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Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:05 +0000
Fernández takes the presidential chair with Chaves at the center
Q COSTARICA — Gone are the days when then-President Rodrigo Chaves declared his mission in power would end on May 8, 2026, and that he would retire with the satisfaction of having awakened the people. He said he wouldn’t endorse anyone, but t...

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:34:16 +0000
Agro faces a “perfect storm” this 2026
Q COSTARICA — The combination of various adverse factors brought relief to the Costa Rican agricultural sector with a “perfect storm” this year. Producers and exporters of banana, coffee, melon, and pineapple face multiple obstacles: th...

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:15:01 +0000
Early morning “Mega-operativo” shakes up organized crime in Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) is carrying out a large-scale operation nicknamed “Caso Lusso” this Monday morning against a suspected money laundering ring, with 17 simultaneous raids in areas including Esc...

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:54:35 +0000
Canatur supports proposal for long weekends in Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — In Costa Rica, holidays carry a special kind of respect — they are celebrated right on their calendar day, not moved to create long weekends. This tradition, deeply rooted in the country’s culture, sets Costa Rica apart from many ...

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:51:53 +0000
Legislative President shelves sexual harassment case against Fabricio Alvarado
Q COSTARICA — The president of the Legislative Assembly, Yara Jiménez, decided to shelve the reports prepared by the special commission that investigated the alleged sexual abuse committed by former legislator Fabricio Alvarado during the previous...

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