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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Laura Fernández’s ‘state secret’ decree headed to the Constitutional Court
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Why is the dollar exchange rate continuing to fall?
Regular gasoline will once again cost less than premium in September
Industries suspend new investments and cut staff affected by exchange rate
Heineken Costa Rica contributed US$568 million in revenue to its parent company in the first half of 2026
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24 Costa Ricans face extradition requests from the United States, Panama, and France
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Legislator fears the use of Israeli software to spy on the government’s political rivals
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Costa Rica changes the rules for managing healthcare waiting lists: patients will be prioritized according to their clinical risk
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