World’s first dengue vaccine could be good news for Costa Rica, Central America
The Philippines has granted approval for the sales of a new dengue vaccine, following Mexico as the first two countries to allow a treatment that could prevent the flu-like illness…
Nicaragua to Pope Francis: We welcome dialogue with Costa Rica
The government of Nicaragua said on Monday that it stands at “full readiness” for dialogue with Costa Rica as called for by Pope Francis on Sunday.…
Tax on “luxury” homes must be paid by January 15th: Does your property qualify?
The annual tax on "luxury" homes, known as the Solidarity Tax, must be paid by Friday, January 15th to avoid penalties and interest. This year, the tax applies to homes…
Nicaragua proposes that the United States airlift Cubans stranded in Costa Rica
The Nicaraguan government said that the United States should airlift more than 5,000 Cuban migrants stranded in Costa Rica to US soil during a summit of the Central American Integration…
Costa Rica attracts record number of US tourists in 2015
For the first time, Costa Rica recorded the entry of the one-millionth tourist in a single year from the United States in a new milestone.…
Costa Rica to stop issuing transit visas for Cuban migrants
Costa Rica's government said it would stop issuing transit visas to Cubans after failing to reach an agreement with its neighbors to allow these migrants to continue on through Central…
Pope Francis calls for Costa Rica and Nicaragua to seek harmony
Pope Francis called for harmony between Costa Rica and its northern neighbor, Nicaragua on Sunday while addressing pilgrims and tourists gathered beneath the window of the Papal apartments in the…
Costa Rica’s child welfare agency to purchase Christmas gifts for Cuban migrant children
Costa Rica’s child welfare agency, known as PANI will deliver Christmas gifts to Cuban migrant children who have been stranded along with their parents in the country since November 15th.…
