55 h. ago U.S. Submarine Axial Seamount Volcano And Costa Rica: A Seismic Dialogue With Esteban Chávez

U.S. Submarine Axial Seamount Volcano And Costa Rica: A Seismic Dialogue With Esteban Chávez  The Costa Rica News

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3 d. ago Costa Rica’s Chaves Slams Supreme Court as “National Disgrace” in Corruption Case

On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Chaves didn’t hold back. In his weekly press conference, he slammed the Supreme Court, calling it a “national disgrace” that’s “destroying the little credibility it has left.” His fiery words came just a day after the Court asked Congress to strip his immunity so he can face corruption charges. This clash […] The post Costa Rica’s Chaves Slams Supreme Court as “National Disgrace” in Corruption Case appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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5 d. ago Costa Rica’s top court seeks to strip President Chaves’ immunity over corruption case

Costa Rica’s top court seeks to strip President Chaves’ immunity over corruption case  Toronto Star

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5 d. ago Costa Rica's top court calls for President Chaves to stand trial on corruption charges

Costa Rica's top court calls for President Chaves to stand trial on corruption charges  The Straits Times

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9 d. ago Costa Rica’s Top Court Bans President Chaves from 2026 Election Campaign

Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal on Thursday barred President Rodrigo Chaves from participating in the 2026 election campaign, ruling that he “illegitimately used” his office to “favor a political program.” The ruling comes amid ongoing tensions between branches of government in Central America’s most stable democracy. Chaves has accused the Prosecutor’s Office, the Supreme Court, […] The post Costa Rica’s Top Court Bans President Chaves from 2026 Election Campaign appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rica Joins U.S. Global Entry, Easing Travel for Tourists

Costa Rica took a big step forward, by officially joining the U.S. Global Entry program, a move set to make travel smoother for Costa Ricans and Americans alike. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sealed the deal during a visit to San José’s Presidential House, signing an agreement alongside Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves. The […] The post Costa Rica Joins U.S. Global Entry, Easing Travel for Tourists appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rica’s Cutris Mining Bill Threatens Massive Environmental Damage

Costa Rica’s government is pushing a controversial bill that could open the entire Cutris district in San Carlos—848 square kilometers—to open-pit gold mining. The proposal, known as bill 24.717, has environmental groups up in arms over the potential damage to forests, rivers, and wildlife. Introduced last year by President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, the bill would […] The post Costa Rica’s Cutris Mining Bill Threatens Massive Environmental Damage appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rica’s President Chaves Accused of Illicit Campaign Financing

On Monday, Costa Rica’s Prosecutor’s Office formally accused President Rodrigo Chaves along with six high-ranking officials and pro-government legislators of allegedly engaging in illicit financing during the 2022 electoral campaign, according to an official statement. The accusation centers on claims that Chaves and his circle used “two parallel structures” to finance the campaign of the […] The post Costa Rica’s President Chaves Accused of Illicit Campaign Financing appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rican President Chaves Charged With Illicit Campaign Financing

Costa Rican President Chaves Charged With Illicit Campaign Financing  U.S. News & World Report

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3 w. ago Costa Rica’s UN Ocean Conference Role Slammed as Hypocritical

Costa Rica’s high-profile role in the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, has triggered fierce criticism from lawmakers and environmentalists, who accuse President Rodrigo Chaves’ administration of hypocrisy. The June event, co-hosted by Costa Rica and France, aimed to advance global ocean conservation, but critics argue the government is using the platform […] The post Costa Rica’s UN Ocean Conference Role Slammed as Hypocritical appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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