A Quiet Life Sets Up a Loud Testimony

Twenty-one years ago, before social media, an American Airlines pilot went viral for his evangelism strategy. He had just returned from a mission trip with his church to Costa Rica. The trip had made a huge impact on him, and as he taxied the 767...

Bills Target Crucitas Gold Mining Mess in Costa Rica

Crucitas ranks among Costa Rica’s most severe environmental setbacks. Illegal gold mining has ravaged the area for years, bringing crime, community unrest, water pollution, and deaths among those risking their lives in unauthorized operations. The...

UAE set for trade boost as Cepas with Australia and Malaysia take effect

The UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (Cepas) with Australia and Malaysia have taken effect in a move expected to help the Emirates boost trade and bolster economic ties with the two countries. The deal with Australia is set to...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Adapts to Demands for Authentic Experiences

Costa Rica’s tourism sector keeps shifting as travelers look for deeper connections with local life, moving past basic stays to hands-on involvement in food, traditions, and self-care. This push reflects a broader change where people want trips...

70% of adults in Costa Rica are overweight

Q COSTARICA — 70% of adults in Costa Rica are overweight, and among them, 34% are classified as obese, based on data from the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, over 375,000 people aged 20 to 79 live with diabetes, which accounts for 9.8% of that age...

UAE set for trade boost as Cepas with Australia and Malaysia take effect

The UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (Cepas) with Australia and Malaysia have taken effect in a move expected to help the Emirates boost trade and bolster economic ties with the two countries. The deal with Australia is set to...

What Happens If Costa Rica Fails to Qualify for 2026 World Cup?

Costa Rica’s national soccer team stands at a crossroads in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Fans across the country hold their breath as the team fights for a spot in the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada....

Not a Culprit, But an Ally: The Role of Tourism in the Face of Gentrification in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, gentrification has become a central issue in the debate on urban and tourism development. Housing prices are skyrocketing in destinations like Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, and Monteverde, and local communities are increasingly...

Having Life Plans Can Reduce the Risk of Suicidal Thoughts in Costa Rica

One of the most influential factors when people have suicidal thoughts is the feeling that their life has no meaning or value due to a lack of purpose, objectives, or goals to accomplish. Properly developing life plans helps people stabilize their...

H2 2025 Global Hotel Outlook

Executive Summary In the U.S., CBRE has reduced its 2025 RevPAR growth forecast to 0.1% from 1.8% previously. Hotel fundamentals are expected to undergo more dramatic changes over the next three quarters due to a less active hurricane season and...

Rubyglow Pineapple from Costa Rica Goes Viral on MrBeast Channel

A rare pineapple from Costa Rica is turning heads worldwide after influencers on a popular YouTube channel gave it top marks. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, appeared in a video on MrBeast 2, a channel with...

Costa Rica Unveils $800M Electric Train for San José Metro Area

Costa Rica has rolled out plans for a new electric train system aimed at easing traffic snarls in the Greater Metropolitan Area. President Rodrigo Chaves presented the project, marking a shift from earlier proposals that he called wasteful and...

The European market consumes more pineapples and demands larger sizes

Costa Rica remains the world's leading producer and exporter of fresh pineapples, primarily shipping them to the United States and Europe. "About 65% of our country's production is sent to North American buyers, making us a leader in the market,...

Costa Rica Launches New Brand for Meetings Tourism

Costa Rica is consolidating its position as a leading destination for meetings and events with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and trust. The Costa Rica Convention Bureau announced a rebranding that seeks to respond to the new...

Costa Rican Court Orders Uber to Pay Millions in Driver Benefits

Costa Rican courts have dealt another blow to Uber, ruling that the ride-hailing company must treat drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. In a decision in September, a labor court in San José found an employment link between...

Costa Rica Condemns Global Inaction on Humanitarian Crises at UN

Costa Rica has issued a forceful appeal to the international community to respond more swiftly and collaboratively to humanitarian emergencies across the globe, citing past failures in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti as cautionary examples....

How Nicaragua Became and Sustains a Police State

From the April 2018 explosion to deafening silence Photo montage by Confidencial In its attempt to silence the 2018 protests a police memorandum forbid them. Seven years later, the country’s police state apparatus keeps watch and persecutes, under...

NMSU Foundation honored for fueling Latino innovation

The New Mexico State University Foundation has been named a 2025 Angeles Higher Education Impact Award honoree by Angeles Investors, a national investment group dedicated to harnessing Latino-driven growth to find, fund and fuel high-potential...

Shuttering the Red Market: The Dark Truth Behind Organ Sales

By Jon Spiers My inbox was flush with the usual late afternoon mail, email, and phone messages. Some had a file attached, others had a Post-it note. Most were straightforward, but one stood out — a note scrawled in bold red Sharpie and labeled...

Pardon? Countries with highest levels of hearing loss have lowest use of hearing aids

From: BMJ Group Countries with highest reported levels of hearing loss have lowest use of hearing aids Men more likely than women to report difficulties, although gender divide narrows with age Countries with the highest reported levels of hearing...