The delicate balance of regional energy cooperation in Central America has hit a significant hurdle this week, as diplomatic tensions between Panama and Costa Rica manifest in the energy sector. Recent reports confirm that the Panamanian government, under the administration of President José Raúl Mulino, has moved to suspend electricity exports to Costa Rica, citing … Read more
As China’s political landscape shifts with the latest leadership transition, a high-profile diplomatic moment unfolded this week when the president’s special envoy attended the ceremonial handover of power in Beijing. The envoy’s presence—amid broader discussions on technological sovereignty and artificial intelligence governance—signals Beijing’s dual focus on domestic stability and global influence. While the event itself … Read more
In a quiet but significant development for education in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region, construction has begun on a novel school in the Limoncito district, built on land donated by the Municipality of Limón. The project, aimed at addressing long-standing overcrowding and inadequate facilities in local public schools, marks a collaborative effort between municipal authorities, the … Read more
2026-02-02 20:00:00 Costa Rica otorgó el domingo un espaldarazo al proyecto político del actual presidente, Rodrigo Chaves, un populista que aboga por “refundar” el Estado y está decidido a reducir los contrapesos institucionales. Con el triunfo en primera vuelta de la candidata oficialista Laura Fernández, de 39 años, el país centroamericano refrendó la propuesta de … Read more
Costa rican presidential candidate Laura Fernández of the Pueblo Soberano party has proposed a reform to the country’s usury law aimed at combating the practice of “gota a gota” – informal, high-interest loans. Fernández argues that existing legislation, passed during the administration of the Partido Acción Ciudadana (PAC), has inadvertently excluded many Costa Ricans from … Read more