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Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Laura Fernández calls opposition “communists” for opposing the creation of a wholesale energy market
Q COSTARICA — The decision of opposition parties, the Frente Amplio (FA) and Partido Liberiación Nacional (PLN), to oppose the opening of the electricity market through the market harmonization initiative (Ley de Armonización del...
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Sinkhole shuts down Ruta 27 between Orotina and Coyolar
Q COSTARICA — A sinkhole has blocked Ruta 27 at kilometer 56, caused by...
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Where’s Chaves? Former president hiding from court servers?
Q COSTARICA — The Juzgado Contencioso-Administrativo (Administrative Court) has been unable to locate former...
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Man sentenced to 76 years in prison for killing his...
Q COSTARICA — A Costa Rican court upheld a 76-year prison sentence against a...
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Q COSTARICA — The Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (Aresep)—Regulatory Authority, approved a...
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President Laura Fernández prefers to “quit rather than fight”
RICO's Q — Despite being regularly described as combative in political coverage, President Laura Fernández surprised...
National
Sinkhole shuts down Ruta 27 between Orotina and Coyolar
Q COSTARICA — A sinkhole has blocked Ruta 27 at kilometer 56, caused by heavy rains...
Politics
Laura Fernández calls opposition “communists” for opposing the creation of a wholesale energy market
Q COSTARICA — The decision of opposition parties, the Frente Amplio (FA) and Partido Liberiación Nacional...
National
Where’s Chaves? Former president hiding from court servers?
Q COSTARICA — The Juzgado Contencioso-Administrativo (Administrative Court) has been unable to locate former President and...
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Q24N (InfoBae) The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decided to entrust Jeff Bezos...
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Intervention in Cuba: Undesirable, Preferable, or Indispensable?
Q24N (Infobae) The debate surrounding potential US intervention—invasion—in a process of systemic change in Cuba is...
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Man sentenced to 76 years in prison for killing his partner...
Q COSTARICA — A Costa Rican court upheld a 76-year prison sentence against a man identified...
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Fares increased for buses and taxis due to fuel price hikes
Q COSTARICA — The Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (Aresep)—Regulatory Authority, approved a fare increase...
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Q COSTARICA — The Estadio Nacional (National Stadium) was transformed into a glamorous venue, filled with...
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Intervention in Cuba: Undesirable, Preferable, or Indispensable?
Q24N (Infobae) The debate surrounding potential US intervention—invasion—in a process of systemic change in Cuba is...
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Raúl Castro, the last great symbol of the Cuban...
Q24N — With the indictment of Raúl Castro, the United...
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The “peace without victory” trap Ortega and...
Q24N— The political landscape in Cuba is shifting, and the urgency in "El Carmen", the private...
Americas
Intervention in Cuba: Undesirable, Preferable, or Indispensable?
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Expansion of San Jose Airport sidelines the planned Orotina airport
Q COSTARICA — The expansion of Juan Santamaría (San José) International Airport has, for now, shelved...
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Jet Blue will suspend its direct route to a US destination starting in July
Q COSTARICA — Travel between Orlando, Florida and Costa Rica...
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Lufthansa will increase flights between Germany and Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — The German airline, Lufthansa, has confirmed an...
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Airlines show solidarity and offer special conditions for Spirit Airlines
Q COSTARICA — The closure of Spirit Airlines' operations, officially...
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Strong warning has been issued regarding travel to Costa Rica
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Q COSTARICA — Canadian airline Air Transat confirmed a new direct connection between Quebec...
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The film “Chicas Malas” to be filmed in Costa Rica
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican filmmaker Frayser Navarrette is...
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Q COSTARICA — The Estadio Nacional (National Stadium) was transformed into a glamorous venue, filled with...
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Business & Economy
Fares increased for buses and taxis due to fuel price hikes
US dollar has lost almost ¢50 in value since the beginning of the year
While economy keeps growing, household incomes aren’t keeping up
Agro faces a “perfect storm” this 2026
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Sinkhole shuts down Ruta 27 between Orotina and Coyolar
Where’s Chaves? Former president hiding from court servers?
Man sentenced to 76 years in prison for killing his partner and daughter in Costa Rica
Fares increased for buses and taxis due to fuel price hikes
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Laura Fernández calls opposition “communists” for opposing the creation of a wholesale energy market
The stealing of Costa Rica’s Gold
Laura Fernández orders polygraph tests for police chiefs
Ruling party legislator proposes jail time for drivers who flee the scene of traffic accidents
Panama suspends electricity sales to Costa Rica after criticism from Laura Fernández
Health
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Menopause and Andropause: How Costa Rica is Addressing These Life Processes Without Taboos
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Tech
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¡La extraña epidemia de “futbolitis” de La Sele!
La Sele’s bizarre epidemic of “futbolitis”!
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More than ever. Costa Rica MUST win today!
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