Court orders Costa Rican government to release Asian migrants deported by Trump

Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday ordered the government of Rodrigo Chaves to release Asian migrants deported by the Trump administration who have been held in a temporary shelter in the Central American country since February. In a 4-3...

Costa Rican Health Officials Sound Alarm Over Teen Vaping Epidemic

Vaping has become increasingly popular, especially among teenagers and young adults. However, the health consequences associated with its use are raising alarm among Costa Rican medical authorities. According to the Costa Rican Social Security...

Beyond the net: Lady Bucks return from Costa Rican tour with global grace

Costa Rican prosecutors accuse president, other high-ranking officials of illegal campaign finance

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican prosecutors accused President Rodrigo Chaves, the vice president, foreign affairs minister and four lawmakers from Chaves’ party of illegal campaign finance Monday. The accusations stem from their use of...

Celso Gamboa Allegedly Ran Drug Ring with Costa Rican Government Ties

Celso Gamboa, once Costa Rica’s Security Minister and a Supreme Court judge, now faces extradition to the U.S. for leading a major cocaine trafficking network. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) alleges Gamboa coordinated shipments...

Pasadena author draws on Afro-Costa Rican roots to bring rare children’s story to life: Book Corner

In her second adventure, 8-year-old Yoli explores Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, where a lively celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture deepens her understanding of heritage and community. That’s the basis for “La Tica Morenita: Traditional Dishes and...

Costa Rican President Chaves charged with illicit campaign financing

SAN JOSE (Reuters) -Costa Rica's attorney general's office filed charges of illicit campaign financing against President Rodrigo Chaves and several other officials on Monday, asking the Supreme Court to lift the president's immunity and put him on...

Former Costa Rican Minister Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Faces U.S. Extradition

Costa Rica’s judicial police arrested Celso Gamboa, a former security minister and Supreme Court judge, on Monday, following a U.S. request for his extradition on drug trafficking charges. The 49-year-old was detained in San Jose, marking a...

Dresser: The Costa Rican fireside chat

It’s probably just me, but the world seems to be all over the place. Last month my wife gave birth to our daughter and since then I’ve only been living minute-to-minute, reaction by reaction. I don’t remember what I was doing five minutes ago nor...

Costa Rican Soccer Team Makes Comeback to Beat Dominicans 2-1

Soccer San José, Jun 19 (PL) The Costa Rican national soccer team defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 today, after starting 1-0 down, and then recovered with goals by Manfred Ugalde and Josimar Alcócer, in this second match of the Gold Cup. Both...

Mexican Influencer “El Arturito” Falls for Costa Rican Cuisine at Silvestre

Arturo Lemmen, a Mexican food critic known as “El Arturito” to his social media fans, used to think Costa Rican cuisine was nothing to write home about. That all changed during a recent trip to San José’s Silvestre restaurant, where a “secret”...

Costa Rican National Symphony Orchestra Brings Music to 5000 School Children on Free Tour

The National Symphony Orchestra will conduct a tour of free concerts in six schools in Tibás, Hatillo, Alajuela, Heredia, Alajuelita, and Curridabat between June 16 and 20 The initiative seeks to bring symphonic music to youth and promote cultural...

The Reason Costa Rican Families Are So Closely Knit: The Heart of “Pura Vida”

Costa Rica is known worldwide for its breathtaking landscapes, eco-conscious mindset, and the famous “Pura Vida” lifestyle. But beyond its natural beauty lies another treasure—the strong, tightly knit family bonds that form the backbone of Costa...

Why Canadians Love Costa Rican Beaches: A Tropical Escape from the Cold

Every winter, as temperatures in Canada drop below freezing and snow blankets the landscape, thousands of Canadians flock to Costa Rica’s sun-drenched shores. With its warm tropical climate, stunning coastlines, and welcoming culture, Costa Rica...

Costa Rican Police Still Investigating Death of Yankees Star’s Son as Potential Homicide

Costa Rican authorities are still investigating the death of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son, Miller, and whether the cause of death was a homicide. Gardner died March 21 at a resort during a family vacation....

Costa Ricans live a nightmare in Rome

QCOSTARICA — Nearly 30 Costa Ricans who paid US$5,100 for a religious tour to the Holy Land, Rome, and Turkey ended up stranded abroad after reporting being stranded by the trip organizer. Among the victims are elderly people, who encountered...

Costa Rica’s Punta Leona Resort at Center of Beach Access Controversy

Punta Leona Beach Club & Nature Resort and the mayor of Garabito, Francisco González, are locked in a dispute over public access to Playa Blanca and Playa Mantas, as well as the legality of several constructions on the site. The mayor released a...

“Not even having served in the army protects him”: The fear of a Costa Rican man’s daughter about the raids

Q COSTARICA (From CRHoy) — Sara (pseudonym)’s voice trembles a little when she talks about her father. Don Álvaro (pseudonym) is 60 years old, was born in Costa Rica, but is a US citizen and served in the army. He arrived in the United States when...

Almost 100,000 naturalized Costa Ricans will be able to vote in the 2026 elections

Q COSTA RICA – Nicaraguans, Colombians, and Salvadorans top the list of naturalized citizens with the greatest presence on the 2026 electoral roll. In total, 94,533 naturalized voters will be able to exercise their right to vote on February 1st,...

94,000 Naturalized Costa Ricans Will Be Eligible To Vote In 2026

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) A total of 94,533 naturalized Costa Ricans are eligible to vote in the national elections on February 1, 2026, according to data from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). This figure represents a 10.7% increase compared...