Q COSTA RICA (by Sergio Davila Chaves) — In Costa Rica, we’re so efficient that we’ve inaugurated a high-security prison for organized crime—before finishing the kitchen. That’s right! We have the Centro de Alta Contención y Crimen Organiz...

RICO’s Q — (OPINION) On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Donald Trump suffered an electoral defeat, weakening his on Washington. For Costa Rica, the consequences turn less on the spectacle than on what happens to trade, migration, security, and U.S...

Q COSTA RICA — If you believe the fiscal value or tax value of your vehicle is higher than its actual market price, you can request a review from the Ministry of Finance—potentially allowing you to pay less for your 2027 Marchamo. For several yea...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica’s domestic workers will receive a 5.88% increase in the minimum monthly wage starting Jan. 1, 2027, after the Consejo Nacional de Salarios (CNS)—National Wage Council—approved a special adjustment for the sector. The...

Q COSTA RICA — A 62-year-old man identified by the surname Mata was arrested in San Isidro del General, in Pérez Zeledón, on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor. Investigators allege he approached children and teenagers in public places—inclu...