21 h. ago Chaves’ Complaint Sparks Debate on Press Freedom in Costa Rica Media Clash

Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves filed a criminal complaint against two Teletica journalists, Álvaro Sánchez Córdoba and Christian Montero Ulate, for publishing his personal phone number on their personal Facebook accounts. The Presidential Office labeled the act “condemnable and illegal,” sparking a heated controversy that led to the journalists’ dismissal from Teletica Canal 7. The […] The post Chaves’ Complaint Sparks Debate on Press Freedom in Costa Rica Media Clash appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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5 d. ago Watch Cat Caught Smuggling Drugs into Costa Rica’s Pococí Penitentiary

Prison guards at Pococí Penitentiary in Costa Rica intercepted an unlikely smuggler: a black-and-white cat carrying drugs taped to its body. The incident, which has sparked global attention, highlights the persistent challenge of contraband in the nation’s prisons amid rising organized crime. According to a Facebook statement from Costa Rica’s Ministry of Justice, officers spotted […] The post Watch Cat Caught Smuggling Drugs into Costa Rica’s Pococí Penitentiary appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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8 d. ago Costa Rica’s Extradition Reform: Safer Streets or Legal Risks?

Costa Rica just made a decisive move to tackle organized crime. Yesterday, the Legislative Assembly voted 44-13 to amend Article 32 of the Constitution, allowing the extradition of Costa Rican citizens for international drug trafficking or terrorism. This reverses a decades-old ban, driven by a surge in narcotrafficking-related homicides and corruption cases, which jumped from […] The post Costa Rica’s Extradition Reform: Safer Streets or Legal Risks? appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Expotur 2025: Crime and Rising Costs Challenge Costa Rica’s Tourism

Expotur 2025, Costa Rica’s premier tourism trade show, recently concluded at the Costa Rica Convention Center, showcasing our country’s latest strategies to remain a leader in global tourism. The event, organized by the Costa Rican Association of Tourism Professionals (ACOPROT), brought together over 120 local businesses and buyers from 27 countries, underscoring Costa Rica’s commitment […] The post Expotur 2025: Crime and Rising Costs Challenge Costa Rica’s Tourism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Living in Costa Rica as an Expat Isn’t Perfect—But It’s Better Than You Think

Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent crime (our murder rate per capita is not far behind that of Chicago); Theft (on all levels, from a crackhead stealing a bicycle off your porch to an elected official pocketing […] The post Living in Costa Rica as an Expat Isn’t Perfect—But It’s Better Than You Think appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Canadian Government Issues Critical New Safety Alert For Costa Rica As Crime Reaches Disturbing Levels

Canadian Government Issues Critical New Safety Alert For Costa Rica As Crime Reaches Disturbing Levels  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago U.S. Tourists Share Robbery Experience in Costa Rica as Crime Concerns Rise

As Costa Rica continues to battle rising crime rates, a recent robbery involving two American tourists has captured widespread attention, thanks to a series of viral TikTok videos. Anna Manocha and her friend Carolina López traveled to Costa Rica in early March in search of adventure and the famed “Pura Vida” lifestyle. But their vacation […] The post U.S. Tourists Share Robbery Experience in Costa Rica as Crime Concerns Rise appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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