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Puerto Viejo Deep Dive: Costa Rica free from plastic

“We want a Costa Rica free of single use plastics, it is worth it to join this strategy,” said  Beate Heycke, Asociación Conservación del Planeta’s founder and director.

Costa Rica’s River Fence Prevents Ocean Plastic Pollution

One ton of plastic waste was recovered from the Virilla River. Since the installation of the floating waste collection fence, another ton of plastic...

Costa Rica Weekly Recap News Recap April 21, 2024: Plastics, Vaping and Tourism

https://youtu.be/uYa9ToWeU_M Vaping Surge in Costa Rica Alarms Health Authorities The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) reports a worrying increase in health issues linked to vaping,...

Costa Rica’s Single-Use Plastics Ban Takes Effect

The law that bans single-use plastics in Costa Rica comes into force on April 20th. This measure, approved in 2021, seeks to eliminate materials...

From Plastic Bags to Straws: Costa Rica’s New Law Tackles Single-Use Plastics

Costa Rica is making headlines in the fight against plastic waste with the signing of a new law that prohibits the commercialization and free...

Foreign Investment in Costa Rica: Evolution Free Trade Zone

Costa Rica continues to attract foreign investments and position itself as one of the countries where the Free Trade Zone Regime is a true...

Plastic Pollution In Costa Rica: 5 Possible Solutions To Fight It

Costa Rica, considered one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world, has been grappling with the problem of plastic pollution for a long...

Costa Rica is Helping to Solve Plastic Pollution Problem

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and several Costa Rican entities will remove approximately 200 thousand tons of non-recyclable plastics that are not correctly...

Nicaraguans stranded on the border with Costa Rica will receive free COVID tests

The result will allow Nicaraguans who remain stuck in the Peñas Blancas immigration post to enter their country from Costa Rica.

Costa Rica enters into free-trade agreement with South Korea

"This treaty is part of our country’s strategy to seek a closer relationship with the Asia-Pacific," said President Alvarado when signing the treaty at a ceremony.

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US Deports Venezuelans to El Salvador Prison Based on Tattoo Evidence

Lawyers and relatives of Venezuelans flown from the United States to a notorious jail in El Salvador believe the men were wrongly labelled gang...

Costa Rica Battles Inequality and Hunger with Sustainable Solutions

Costa Rica is grappling with deepening inequality and food insecurity, particularly in its rural regions. In 2023, the Gini Index, a measure of income...

Djokovic Roars Back at Miami Open 2025 with Dominant Win

The Miami Open 2025 went into high gear with Novak Djokovic stealing the spotlight in his long-awaited return to the tournament. The six-time champion,...

Trump Ends Protection for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan Migrants

Donald Trump's government announced on Friday that it will revoke the legal status in the United States of hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians,...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Faces Bleak Outlook for 2025

Costa Rica’s tourism industry is bracing for a challenging year ahead, with forecasts for 2025 signaling a significant downturn. Data from January and February...
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