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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:55:20 +0000
San José revives Smoke-Free Family Sundays with free activities
Q COSTARICA — The Municipality of San José announced the return of Smoke-Free Family Sundays, an initiative that seeks to promote outdoor community, sports, and the active use of public spaces in a safe, car-free environment. The events will take ...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:43:15 +0000
A 10% tax on soft drinks to boost sports is proposed
Q COSTARICA — Several business chambers spoke out against a bill that would increase the cost of carbonated beverages by 10%, arguing that it would negatively impact producers, importers, and small businesses. These are soft drinks like Coca-Cola, ...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:19:33 +0000
New Direct Flight Between Las Vegas and Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — Southwest Airlines confirmed the launch of a new direct flight between the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica. The flight will oper...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:54:23 +0000
Does Celso Gamboa Need a Visa for Extradition to the United States?
RICO’s Q — The case of Celso Gamboa, the former magistrate and former Minister of Security in Costa Rica, is now facing criminal charges in the United States, has grabbed attention not just because of the accusations but due to the complex le...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:32:12 +0000
Celso Gamboa in final stage of extradition
Q COSTARICA — The case of Celso Gamboa, the former politician, former lawyer, former Minister of Security, and former Magistrate of the Third Chamber of the Judicial Branch, has entered the final stage in his extradition to the United States. Wedne...

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