The Costa Rican government has made a big change. Starting January 1, 2025, digital platforms like Airbnb will have to..
Category: Law
Immigration in Costa Rica hacked -again-
Costa Rica’s immigration office, the DGME, has faced a cyberattack for the second time. This attack started on November 19th…
Santa Teresa’s dirt roads in Costa Rica are finally set to be paved after many years of legal battle
Great news for Santa Teresa and its neighbors: after six years of fighting, the Municipal Council of CĂłbano has agreed..
Rampant Illegal Gold Mining risks Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica
Corcovado National Park is one of the most biodiverse spots on Earth. But, it’s under big threat from illegal gold..
Costa Rican Government Tightens Immigration Laws
Major Changes in Costa Rican Immigration Law 🇨🇷 Costa Rican Government Tightens Immigration Laws In response to widespread abuses within the..
Costa Rica Addresses Agrochemical Overuse with Innovative Pesticide Legislation
Costa Rica is tackling the issue of too many pesticides head-on. It’s introducing new laws to deal with the problem…
Central Bank of Costa Rica Rejects Industrial Sectors’ Demands
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) is facing off with the country’s industrial sectors. These sectors are pushing for..
Businesses Protesting Frightening Exchange Rate Policies in Costa Rica
The vibrant business community in Costa Rica has taken to the streets of San José to voice their concerns about..
Ramon Fonseca, Key Figure in Panama Papers Scandal, Dies
Cover image by: De Jandrade97 – Trabajo propio, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40133126 Panamanian lawyer Ramon Fonseca, one of the..
San JosĂ©’s New Mayor Ushers in Optimistic Era
Diego Miranda, the newly appointed mayor of San José Costa Rica, is set to start a fresh political era, sparking..