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August ends with deflation of -0.11%, so why isn’t it being felt in our wallets?

Q COSTA RICA — At the end of August, inflation in Costa Rica once again registered a negative rate, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). The monthly variation was -0.11%, while...
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Political violence in Costa Rica reaches alarming levels

Q COSTA RICA — In the first 100 days of Laura Fernández's administration, political...
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Tropical wave 41 will enter Costa Rica today!

Q COSTA RICA — This year’s rainy season in Costa Rica has been anything...
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Business travel costs more than what appears on the bill

Q — Business travel expenses often go beyond what appears on the official invoice,...
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Coastal Property Prices Surge in Costa Rica: 85% of Residents...

Q COSTA RICA — Vacationing on one of Costa Rica's beaches no longer just...

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Political violence in Costa Rica reaches alarming levels

Q COSTA RICA — In the first 100 days of Laura Fernández's administration, political violence against...
Inflation

August ends with deflation of -0.11%, so why isn’t it being felt in our wallets?

Q COSTA RICA — At the end of August, inflation in Costa Rica once again registered...
Weather

Tropical wave 41 will enter Costa Rica today!

Q COSTA RICA — This year’s rainy season in Costa Rica has been anything but typical....
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A Quick Word About Over-hyped Panama vs Costa Rica for Living or Retirement

Q (Guest Post) Recently, Panama has received a lot of buzz and unwarranted publicity in the...

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RICO's Q — Yesterday, I shared that President Laura Fernández has been thinking about permitting U.S. ground troops to operate in Costa Rica. In...
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What would it mean if the United States were able to...

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica, known for its long-standing commitment to peace, abolished its military...
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Business travel costs more than what appears on the bill

Q — Business travel expenses often go beyond what appears on the official invoice, according to...
Indicators

Coastal Property Prices Surge in Costa Rica: 85% of Residents Report...

Q COSTA RICA — Vacationing on one of Costa Rica's beaches no longer just involves considering...
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Imperial replaces its logo with words like “mae” and “pura vida”

Q COSTA RICA — Heineken Costa Rica will temporarily use words like “diay,” “mae,” “tuanis,” and...
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Daniel Ortega’s regime to Costa Rica: “We will not accept interference...

Q COSTA RICA — After asserting that Nicaragua's affairs are the exclusive domain of its citizens...
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Why did the US pause immigration visa...

Q COSTA RICA — The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it was temporarily suspending all immigration...
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From Venezuela to Peru: Why is South America experiencing...

Q REPORTS — Peru once again looked to the ground...
Latin America

How Democracies Fall: Six Warning Signs of a Shift...

Q COSTA RICA — In Latin America, the transition from...
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Daniel Ortega: The devil pays poorly those who serve...

Q24N — For decades, Daniel Ortega was surrounded by men...
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Daniel Ortega’s regime to Costa Rica: “We...

Q COSTA RICA — After asserting that Nicaragua's affairs are the exclusive domain of its citizens...
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Costa Rica expresses “deep concern” over democratic backsliding in...

Q COSTA RICA — Despite President Laura Fernández's clear statement...
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The U.S.Dollar Falls to 2018 Levels in Colombia

Q24N — The U.S. dollar keeps slipping against the Colombian...
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Daniel Ortega regime will launch a platform to spy...

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Business travel costs more than what appears on the bill

Q — Business travel expenses often go beyond what appears on the official invoice, according to...
Travel

Costa Rica reiterates suspension of all travel to the Middle East due to the risk of further escalation of the conflic

Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica's Foreign Ministry reiterated its...
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Visa revoked! The United States warns visitors

Q COSTA RICA — In a stern reminder to travelers,...
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More Canadian visitors for the upcomiong high season

Q COSTA RICA — The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR)...
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Guanacaste to Launch Direct Flight to Washington with United Airlines

Q COSTA RICA — The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR)...
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San José Airport will debut eGates for Costa Ricans

Q COSTA RICA — The Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) or San José Airport...

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Comic Con Costa Rica returns with international guests and more family activities

Q COSTA RICA — Comic Con Costa Rica will return on October 24 and 25 with...

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