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Costa Rican lawmaker says U.S. revoked her visa over alleged ties to Communist Party
ABC News - New York
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July 11, 2025
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- The vice president of Costa Rica’s Congress said Thursday that the U.S. embassy told her the U.S. had revoked her visa because of alleged contacts with the Chinese Communist Party. Vanessa Castro of the opposition Social...
US hospitality group acquires Costa Rican resort
Latin Lawyer
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Credit: Shutterstock/Mabelin Santos Arias (Costa Rica) has helped US company Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality acquire Costa Rica’s luxury Tabacón thermal resort and spa for US$111 million. Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique...
Costa Rican lawmaker says the US revoked her visa over alleged ties to Chinese Communist Party
WBOC 16 - Maryland
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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The vice president of Costa Rica’s Congress said Thursday that the U.S. embassy told her the U.S. had revoked her visa because of alleged contacts with the Chinese Communist Party. Vanessa Castro of the opposition...
Costa Rica Congressional President Rodrigo Arias Loses U.S. Visa
Tico Times
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July 10, 2025
Rodrigo Arias, president of Costa Rica’s Congress, got unexpected news on July 9: the U.S. Embassy emailed him to say his visa was canceled. The message was short, offering no explanation, leaving Arias baffled. “This decision is deeply puzzling,”...
Costa Rica's president could lose immunity from prosecution
United Press International (UPI)
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The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, could become the first sitting president in the country’s history to lose immunity from prosecution after a request by the Supreme Court to bring corruption charges against him. File photo by Jeffrey...
U.S. Foreign Investment Fuels Costa Rica’s Growth—But at What Cost?
Tico Times
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July 10, 2025
Costa Rica has reached a new milestone in foreign direct investment (FDI), recording more than $4.3 billion in inflows in 2024—a 14% increase from the previous year and the highest in the country’s history. However, this achievement has reignited...
Are Boomers Changing Costa Rica? One Expat’s Unfiltered Take
Tico Times
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July 11, 2025
According to the most recent demographic study, over 20% of all US citizens are classified as within the Boomer age range. Every year, many decide to make Costa Rica their part-time or full-time home. While they inject money into the local...
Costa Rica Minister Slams NGO “Blackmail” Following Ocean Award
Tico Times
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July 9, 2025
Last November, Costa Rica received the 2024 Oceans Advocate Rob Stewart Award at the annual “Save Our Oceans” gala, organized by Fins Attached in Denver, Colorado. The event brought together conservationists, scientists, and supporters to promote...
Sussex charity calls on Costa Rica Government to take action as wildlife death toll continues to rise
Sussex World
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July 10, 2025
Wildlife electrocutions are a growing and devastating issue in Costa Rica, with local wildlife rescue and conservation groups reporting that many animals are killed or severely injured every few days. The problem has worsened due to rapid...
Government Allows Migrants Deported By The US To Work Legally In Costa Rica
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) In a recent unprecedented decision, the Costa Rican government approved this Monday that a group of 25 migrants deported by the Donald Trump administration in the United States may legally work in the country, either as...
EE.UU. revoca visas al presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Costa Rica y a magistrado de la Corte, informan funcionarios
KESQ-TV - California
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July 10, 2025
Por Djenane Villanueva y José Álvarez, CNN en Español El presidente de la Asamblea Legislativa de Costa Rica, Rodrigo Arias ―hermano del expresidente Óscar Arias―, así como el magistrado de la Sala Constitucional de la Corte Suprema de Justicia...
Costa Rican Choir Conquers Germany With Four Awards
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
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A New Era – ‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Filming Location Moves To Costa Rica’s Azura Beach Resort
Travel Noire
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July 9, 2025
Since its 2014 debut, “Bachelor in Paradise” has become a summer TV staple. Its blend of tropical romance, drama under the sweltering sun and iconic rose ceremonies has kept it going for ten seasons. Following this week’s premiere of the latest...
Costa Rica Faces Investment Setback Amid Rising Crime and Infrastructure Failures
Tico Times
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July 8, 2025
Costa Rica’s growing insecurity, declining education system, and persistent infrastructure deficiencies are severely weakening the country’s competitiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), according to experts from the...
Bank of Nova Scotia: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?
The Motley Fool Canada
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July 10, 2025
Home » Investing » Bank of Nova Scotia: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025? Bank of Nova Scotia is up 17% from the April low. Are more gains on the way? Posted by Andrew has an MBA and has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2014. As a...
Saharan dust deteriorates air quality in Costa Rica
Q Costa Rica
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July 9, 2025
Q COSTARICA — The arrival of a mass of Saharan dust is deteriorating air quality in several regions of Costa Rica this week. According to Daniel Poleo of the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) – the national weather service, the Costa Rican...
Trade industry optimism takes a tariff hit in Broward County
WLRN - Florida
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Companies doing business in and around Port Everglades grew a little more cautious this spring following President Donald Trump’s plan to impose higher tariffs on trading partners around the globe. It wasn’t a big drop in optimism among the cargo,...
Costa Rica’s First IHOP-Applebee’s Opens in Plaza Tempo
Tico Times
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July 8, 2025
IHOP and Applebee’s are bringing their breakfast and casual dining menus together in a new dual-branded restaurant at Plaza Tempo in Escazú. The chains, both owned by Dine Brands Global, announced the upcoming opening on social media, generating...
Costa Rica faces economic slowdown with internal stability
Q Costa Rica
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July 8, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s economy will slow its growth in the second half of the year, although the outlook will remain favorable. For the remainder of 2025, the international context will remain uncertain, characterized by geopolitical risks and...
Direct flight to Costa Rica incoming
Winnipeg Free Press
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July 9, 2025
Costa Rica will be a flight away from Winnipeg every week this winter. Beginning Dec. 19, WestJet will run a direct flight to the Central American country from the Manitoba capital. Service will continue every Friday until April 25, 2026. A...