1 hour ago Costa Rican Fishermen Sound Alarm on Gulf of Nicoya’s Overfishing Crisis

In Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya, fishermen are raising urgent concerns about a growing crisis threatening their livelihoods and the region’s marine ecosystems. Illegal fishing, overexploitation, and institutional neglect are pushing fish stocks to the brink, leaving coastal communities like Isla Chira facing economic hardship and potential hunger. Local voices, aired at a recent Legislative […] The post Costa Rican Fishermen Sound Alarm on Gulf of Nicoya’s Overfishing Crisis appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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3 d. ago Costa Rica Goes Digital: New Law Makes Email the Official Channel for Legal Notifications

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4 d. ago Protecting Your Interests in Costa Rica’s Anonymous Societies

Under Costa Rican law, several types of corporations exist, with the most formal and widely used being the Sociedad Anónima (S.A.), or “Anonymous Society.” Historically, this structure allowed shareholders to remain anonymous by not disclosing their names in company records, holding shares in secret. However, modern regulations require shares to indicate the owner’s name, and […] The post Protecting Your Interests in Costa Rica’s Anonymous Societies appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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6 d. ago Costa Rica Pushes New Law to Protect Coral Reefs and Seagrasses

Independent Congresswoman Kattia Cambronero has put forward a bill to safeguard Costa Rica’s coral reefs and seagrass beds, addressing the growing threats to these critical marine ecosystems. The proposal aims to strengthen conservation efforts through regulation, restoration, and research. Here’s what you need to know about the bill and why it matters. Costa Rica is […] The post Costa Rica Pushes New Law to Protect Coral Reefs and Seagrasses appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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8 d. ago New Costa Rica Law Threatens Coastal Ecosystems and Local Communities

Costa Rica’s proposed Law for the Development and Promotion of the Maritime Terrestrial Zone aims to loosen restrictions on commercial and tourist activities in our coastal public zones. However, the University of Costa Rica (UCR), backed by over 70 environmental and community organizations, warns that the bill threatens the nation’s ecosystems and coastal communities. The […] The post New Costa Rica Law Threatens Coastal Ecosystems and Local Communities appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rica Pavones Evictions Maritime Zone Dispute Sparks Outrage

In Pavones, a quiet surfing haven in Golfito, Puntarenas, recent evictions have stirred tension between residents and the local municipality. The conflict centers on properties built within the maritime-terrestrial zone (ZMT), a 200-meter coastal strip regulated by Costa Rica’s 1977 Maritime Zoning Law. The municipality claims these buildings encroach on public land, but locals argue […] The post Costa Rica Pavones Evictions Maritime Zone Dispute Sparks Outrage appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Critics Warn New Water Law in Costa Rica Threatens Biodiversity & Aquifers

Costa Rica’s push to modernize its water management with a new Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) law has hit a rough patch. Environmental groups, with over 100 organizations voicing opposition, argue the bill takes a big step backward on environmental and social fronts. While the 1942 Water Law needs an update to handle today’s population […] The post Critics Warn New Water Law in Costa Rica Threatens Biodiversity & Aquifers appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Mass Fish Kill in Costa Rica’s Caribbean Lagoons Raises Alarm

In Costa Rica’s Caribbean lowlands, the Madre de Dios and Santa Marta lagoons are reeling from a mass fish kill that’s left local communities in Matina and Siquirres sounding the alarm. Dead fish, including snook, sea bass, rainbow bass, mojarra, and tilapia, have been washing up for days, with locals pointing to chemical runoff from […] The post Mass Fish Kill in Costa Rica’s Caribbean Lagoons Raises Alarm appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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