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Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:59:24 +0000Health Alert: Listeria monocytogenes detected in “Pollo Rey” cooked chicken nuggets
Q COSTARICA — On November 7, 2025, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health issued a sanitary alert after discovering Listeria monocytogenes in a batch of Pollo Rey Musilitos (chicken nuggets), Lot #2508250101, Sanitary Reg. B-45301, expiration date M...
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:52:21 +0000
Tourists traveling to U.S. from Costa Rica will have to comply with a new entry and exit requirement starting December 26
Q COSTARICA — Starting on Friday, December 26, 2025, all non-U.S. citizens, including legal permanent residents (green card holders) and tourists from Costa Rica, must undergo mandatory biometric entry and exit checks at all U.S. airports, seaports...
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:31:51 +0000
Foreigners cannot get involved in politics in Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s elections Tribunal, Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) confirmed the constitutional prohibition on foreign residents in Costa Rica participating in political activities, including shaping public opinion through te...
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:15:52 +0000
Costa Rica takes “Pura Vida” to Spain
Q COSTARICA — A fleet of electric taxis is circulating in Madrid, Spain, projecting images of Costa Rica’s most iconic landscapes, while spreading the message of “Pura Vida”. The vehicles display volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, an...
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:10:47 +0000
OIJ Director Randall Zúñiga to Remain Suspended for More Three Months
Q COSTARICA — After reviewing the complaints against Rándall Zúñiga, director of the OIJ (Judicial Investigation Agency), the Supreme Court agreed to extend the suspension of the official for three more months. Zúñiga is being investigated for...