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Outgoing Costa Rican leader given top finance post LatinFinance 3d

LatinFinance 3d

President Chaves to retain influence in Costa Rica's new government UPI 3d

UPI 3d

Costa Rica’s outgoing president retains immunity by joining new government Morning Star 3d

Morning Star 3d

What to know about Israeli President Herzog’s trip to Central America? Al Jazeera 3d

Al Jazeera 3d

External attack on free journalism in Costa Rica Havana Times 3d

Havana Times 3d

· Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin jian’s regular press conference on may 6, 2026（2026-05-06） Chinese Embassy in the US 3d

Chinese Embassy in the US 3d

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Xi's envoy attends presidential handover ceremony in Costa Rica CGTN 14:40

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Popocatepetl shifts to Yellow Alert as Rincon de la Vieja erupts in Costa Rica Volcano Discovery 23:28 Fri, 08 May

Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez Al Jazeera 23:12 Fri, 08 May

Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president Al Jazeera 21:30 Fri, 08 May

Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez takes office, vowing 'war' on crime Miami Herald 21:27 Fri, 08 May

Costa Rica’s paradox of political continuity Atlantic Council 19:26 Fri, 08 May

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Costa Rican Foreign Minister Riyadh Daily 15:20 Fri, 08 May

Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez vows 'war' on crime ahead of inauguration The Straits Times 14:13 Fri, 08 May

Turrialba (Costa Rica) Volcano (Costa Rica) activity update May 7, 2026 - Unrest Cite this Report Volcano Discovery 11:25 Fri, 08 May

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Latest news for the Central American republic Costa Rica, including breaking updates on its politics, economy, and social issues.

Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces, with San José as its capital and largest city. It is one of the few countries to have no standing military, having abolished it in 1948. The country's economy is stable and relies upon pharmaceuticals, financial outsourcing, software development, and ecotourism.

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