Costa Rica News

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:39:15 +0000
Epstein Files Land in Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — On Tuesday, Attorney General Carlos Díaz announced an investigation has been launched in Costa Rica following the release of files by the U.S. Department of Justice concerning sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The focus is on alleged sex...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:12:32 +0000
Can they record you in your hotel room? Here’s what the law says in Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — Recently, the BBC published an investigation revealing hundreds of videos of couples recorded with hidden cameras in hotel rooms in China, which were then sold as pornography on social media. The publication raised concerns about the ...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:04:35 +0000
Costa Rica asks Nicaragua to monitor its border to prevent the smuggling of Costa Rican gold
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican Security Minister Mario Zamora stated this Monday that illegal miners are extracting gold in the country to process and sell it in Nicaragua. He urged the neighboring country to increase surveillance along the border river...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:57:26 +0000
This Tuesday: Winds of 100 km/h and a drop in temperature
Q COSTARICA — Wind gusts of up to 100 km/h, a general drop in temperature, and even rain are expected, is the forecast for today, Tuesday, February 24, according to the national weather service. The Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) says the ...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:45:22 +0000
Rodrigo Chaves keeps everyone in suspense about his role in the new government
RICO’s Q (Commentary) True to his usual style, outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves is keeping everyone in suspense about whether he’ll have a role in the new government until the very last moment. The big reveal is expected on May 7, just a day...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:15:07 +0000
Rodrigo Arias contradicts Laura Fernández, stating that he cannot summon legislators to work on a Friday or any other day
Q COSTARICA — A few days after President-elect Laura Fernández—who currently serves as Ministra de la Presidencia (Chief of Staff) under Rodrigo Chaves—urged outgoing members of Congress to ramp up their efforts to pass several bills. On Monda...

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:20:31 +0000
Rainy season already?
Rain, wind and cold until Wednesday, what happened to summer?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:44:33 +0000
Foreign Direct Investment faces a paradox: why is there more investment, but also layoffs?
Q COSTARICA — In recent years, Costa Rica has been a magnet for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), generating wealth and thousands of quality jobs; in fact, a record US$5.008 billion was reached in 2024. However, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (...

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:25:59 +0000
An Open Letter to President-Elect Laura Fernández
(OPINION) — Dear President-Elect Fernández, congratulations on your election! I hope you will bring to Costa Rica the security and prosperity its people deserve. You ran on a platform dedicated to combating crime, and one of President Chaves’ si...

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:12:58 +0000
Why Your Retirement Is at Risk in 2026
Anyone dependent on a U.S, pension are screwed- other countries cannot escape reality.

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