26 h. ago Costa Rica’s Soaring Incarceration Rate Fuels Debate Over New Prison

Costa Rica ranks fifth in Latin America for incarceration, with 343 people per 100,000 behind bars, trailing only El Salvador, Cuba, Panama, and Brazil, according to the World Prison Brief. Globally, it sits 22nd out of 224 jurisdictions. The prison population has surged from 7,575 in 2000 to 19,728 by late 2023, reflecting growing social […] The post Costa Rica’s Soaring Incarceration Rate Fuels Debate Over New Prison appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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9 d. ago GSTC Strengthens Latin America Commitment at 9th Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit in Costa Rica

GSTC Strengthens Latin America Commitment at 9th Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit in Costa Rica  Travel And Tour World

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9 d. ago Databricks Grows Operations in Costa Rica with New Office Expansion, Deepens Investment in Latin America

Databricks Grows Operations in Costa Rica with New Office Expansion, Deepens Investment in Latin America  The Manila Times

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2 w. ago JLL Expands In Costa Rica, Now Its Top HQ Site In Latin America

JLL Expands In Costa Rica, Now Its Top HQ Site In Latin America  Business Facilities

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3 w. ago Uruguay’s ‘World’s Poorest President’ Jose Mujica Dies as Tributes Pour In

Tributes poured in from across Latin America on Tuesday following the death of Uruguay’s former president Jose “Pepe” Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter revered by the left for his humility and progressive politics. The 89-year-old — who spent a dozen years behind bars for revolutionary activity — lost his battle against cancer after announcing in January […] The post Uruguay’s ‘World’s Poorest President’ Jose Mujica Dies as Tributes Pour In appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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3 w. ago Costa Rica Leads Latin America in Life Sciences Sector Growth

Costa Rica has solidified its position as the leading hub in the area of life sciences for Latin America. According to recent industry data, the country ranks first in the region for both the volume of square meters developed and under construction for life sciences facilities and the number of jobs created in this field. […] The post Costa Rica Leads Latin America in Life Sciences Sector Growth appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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