Costa Rica

Costa Rica joins digital trade agreement founded by Singapore, New Zealand and Chile

(From left) Then South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, Costa Rican Foreign Trade Minister Indiana Trejos, New Zealand Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong and Chile’s Undersecretary for International Economic Relations Paula Estevez during the presentation of Costa Rica’s Instrument of Accession in Auckland.

Costa Rican man, 119, seeks recognition as world’s oldest person

Costa Rica’s Jose Flores - seen here with his granddaughter, Hellen Flores - lives in Sardinal, a hot town on the Nicoya Peninsula - one of the world’s five regions commonly known as Blue Zones, where people tend to live longer and healthier lives and are more likely to reach the age of 100.

Costa Rica president says US ground forces would help national security

Costa Rica's President Laura Fernandez speaks during an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace in San Jose, Costa Rica, September 4, 2026. REUTERS/Mayela Lopez

Costa Rica extradites two alleged drug traffickers to the US

Costa Rican security forces escort alleged drug traffickers Gabriel Lozano, known as \"Compadre,\" and Gilbert Bell Fernandez, known as \"Macho Coca,\" before they are extradited to the United States to stand trial on drug trafficking charges, at Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica, August 13, 2026. Ministerio de Seguridad Publica/Handout via REUTERS

Nocturnal ‘coffee frog’ discovered in Costa Rica

Also nicknamed the ‘coffee frog,’ the species has another distinctive trait: males have a translucent throat that inflates with their short, high-pitched call.

Informal poll shows Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan ahead in race to be next UN chief

Former Costa Rican vice-president Rebeca Grynspan is the early frontrunner in the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations.

Costa Rica captures most wanted fugitive also sought by US, authorities say

Authorities of Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) escort Alejandro Arias, known as \"El Diablo,\" the Central American country's most wanted fugitive and a suspect sought by the United States on drug trafficking charges, in Alajuela, Costa Rica, in this handout image distributed on July 24, 2026. Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ)/Handout via REUTERS

Costa Rica's new president clashes with judiciary over tackling drug violence

FILE PHOTO: Costa Rica's new President Laura Fernandez delivers a speech during her inauguration ceremony at the Estadio Nacional in San Jose, Costa Rica, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mayela Lopez/File Photo

England's World Cup tune-up against Costa Rica delayed due to weather

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Costa Rica - Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S. - June 10, 2026 A big screen inside the stadium displays a message as the scheduled start of the match is delayed due to weather conditions IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Nathan Ray Seebeck

England boss says Jude Bellingham must fight for starting spot at World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (right) tackles Callum McCowatt of New Zealand during the international friendly match between England and New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium on June 06 in Tampa, Florida.

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