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DR moves to enter the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
DR1
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The Abinader administration is taking actions for the country to join the prestigious Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). 38 countries are members, including Chile, Mexico, Colombia and Costa Rica in Latin America. The...
Intel cancels German fab, looks to sell off Edge chip business Business news | July 29, 2025 Intel is cancelling its leading edge fab in Madgeburg, Germany, as well as a chiplet packaging plant in Poland as…
eeNews Europe
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July 29, 2025
Intel is cancelling its leading edge fab in Madgeburg, Germany, as well as a chiplet packaging plant in Poland as part of its restructuring. The company is also looking to sell off its networking and edge chip business and build a vertical stack...
Costa Rica Seeks New Air Routes Amid Decline in European Tourism
Tico Times
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July 27, 2025
Costa Rica is working to increase the number of international flights entering the country, as it faces a concerning drop in tourist arrivals. The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) is currently negotiating new air routes with key destinations in...
WestJet Cargo adds new winter routes to boost global trade
STAT Trade Times
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July 29, 2025
WestJet Cargo has officially unveiled its expanded 2025/2026 winter schedule, introducing five new destinations and boosting its presence across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen trade lanes for...
BlackLine Studio360: The Platform for Future-Readiness
CFO Dive
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Massive Cocaine Seizure at Costa Rica’s Moín Terminal Targets UK
Tico Times
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July 27, 2025
Costa Rican police intercepted 810 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment at the Moín Container Terminal in Limón headed for the United Kingdom. The Drug Control Police (PCD) carried out the seizure, marking the second major drug bust at...
A Michiana Life in the Spotlight: Anna Morris
Valpo Life - Indiana
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July 30, 2025
Anna Morris, one of the Michiana region’s artists, was born right in Elkhart, Indiana. She went to high school in the area, and still lives in the area today. There was a stop for her in Costa Rica after she graduated, then she tried college, but...
Costa Rica Faces Economic Blow as Intel, Pfizer, and Qorvo Announce Restructuring
Tico Times
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July 26, 2025
Intel announced that it will shut down its chip assembly and test plant in Costa Rica, part of a broader global restructuring aimed at improving operational efficiency. “Following a comprehensive review of our business, we are announcing changes...
The coffee takeover: Bootlegger’s plan to have 200 stores by 2028
The South African
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July 30, 2025
The proudly South African coffee chain, Bootlegger Coffee Company, is preparing for a major growth spurt. The franchise has grown rapidly since its first Sea Point store in 2012, and now has plans to expand its network to 200 outlets by 2028. From...
Chinese investment reshapes Latin America's economic integration
United Press International (UPI)
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C), Colombia Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia (L) and Honduras Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina attend the plenary session of the China-CELAC Forum ministerial meeting in Beijing in May. File Photo by Florence...
Costa Rica’s First Professional Certification in Sustainable Gastronomy is Launched
Costa Rica News
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July 26, 2025
In a historic evening for the national gastronomy and tourism sector, Costa Rica officially launched its Professional Certification Program in Sustainable Gastronomy, an unprecedented initiative that places the country at the forefront of Latin...
Ecuadorian Fruits Make a Mark in the U.S. Market
The Cuenca Dispatch
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July 28, 2025
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Using Legal Identity Options to Circumvent Travel and Residency Restrictions
Justice News Flash
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July 30, 2025
How Strategic Legal Identity Changes and Second Citizenship Open Global Doors Without Breaking the Law VANCOUVER, BC – As geopolitical instability, stringent visa requirements, and digital surveillance increase globally, the ability to move freely...
Costa Rica Food Culture: From Bar Bocas to Fast Food Chains
Tico Times
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July 25, 2025
Once upon a time in Costa Rica, you could walk into a bar, order a beer, and receive a free boca – a small portion of food to enjoy with your drink. Quality varied depending on the cantina. A small bar in the campo might offer sustancia, usually...
Costa Rica's pineapple sector's technical sustainability model
Fresh Plaza
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July 25, 2025
Costa Rica's pineapple production accounts for 30% of the country's agricultural GDP and nearly 2% of its national GDP. According to data from CANAPEP (National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters), the sector generates nearly 38,000...
Ambientados Award Costa Rica Invites Schools And Colleges To Participate In Its Fourth Edition
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The call for entries has been announced for the fourth edition of the AmbientaDOS award in Costa Rica, an environmental education initiative that seeks to promote the recycling of recoverable waste in educational centers...
Developing Responsible Tourism Within Protected Wilderness Areas Is Of Great Importance For Costa Rica
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The country's Protected Wilderness Areas (ASP) are an excellent opportunity to learn about wildlife, observe their natural behaviors, learn about their role in the ecosystem and their interactions with other species. They...
Costa Rica Launches Traceability System to Tackle Illegal Logging
Tico Times
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July 25, 2025
Costa Rica is advancing with the creation of a National Forest Traceability System, a key tool to guarantee the legality and sustainability of timber use. At a meeting held at the Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Santa Clara campus in San Carlos, the...
Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano reopening on July 30
Q Costa Rica
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July 24, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican authorities lifted the alerts for the Poás Volcano eruptions on Wednesday and announced the reopening of the national park, one of the most visited in the country, starting July 30, after four months of closure. “This...
USNS Comfort Arrives in Limón, Costa Rica
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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July 25, 2025
LIMÓN, Costa Rica (July 24, 2025) The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrives in Limón, Costa Rica during Continuing Promise 2025, July 24, 2025. Continuing Promise 2025 is the 16th iteration of the U.S. 4th Fleet/U.S. Naval...