Costa Rica maintains economic stability amid global tensions with Israel, Iran, and the U.S. Strong reserves and steady policies keep inflation and exchange rates in check.

Costa Rica’s reputation as a leader in sustainable tourism grows stronger every year, with our green hotels setting a high bar for eco-conscious hospitality worldwide. With over a quarter of our ...

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump remains committed to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea, the State Department said Tuesday, days after the United States bombed ...

During Tuesday’s State Department press briefing, Spokesperson Tammy Bruce answered questions about NATO. Senate GOP Restores Medicaid Cuts to Trump Tax Package NATO scrambles fighter jets after ...

Ojochal, Costa Rica, evolved from a rural village to a foreign-owned tourist enclave. Learn about the impacts of touristification, rising costs, and local displacement in this in-depth study ...

Costa Rican authorities struck a major blow against international drug trafficking dismantling a criminal network that smuggled over five tons of cocaine to Europe. The Drug Control Police (PCD) led ...

Costa Rica confronts structural violence as political conflicts and social divisions escalate. A new report highlights President Chaves’s confrontational style, rising femicides, and weakening ...

Rising seas threaten Costa Rica’s beaches and communities, with 0.36–0.51m rise projected by 2030 in Limón and Guanacaste. Flooding, erosion, and storms risk infrastructure and livelihoods, urging ...

Costa Rica’s drug seizures highlight its role as a trafficking hub. Fentanyl and resource issues spur calls for reform.

Panama’s $5B railway to Costa Rica, starting 2026, will cut travel to 3 hours, boosting trade and tourism. Learn how it could transform Central America.

Howler monkeys in Costa Rica are facing a growing threat from bot fly larvae infestations, and new research points to tourism and land use changes as key drivers. A study by the Awá Science and ...

Costa Rica’s new coastal law threatens ecosystems and communities, risking environmental harm and displacement. Learn about the controversy and its impacts.