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- 1Costa Rica to invest $300 million in electricity grid modernization●Costa Rica “invertirá 300 millones de dólares de financiamiento de la Unión Europea (UE) y Francia para modernizar su si
Costa Rica will invest 300 million dollars in funding from the European Union and France to modernize its electricity system and advance its transition toward greater renewable energy generation. The announcement highlights continued European support for clean energy projects in Latin America, with the funds aimed at upgrading infrastructure to support more power from renewable sources.
- 2Costa Rica President Fernández Defiant Amid Backlash Over Tovar Firing●Fernández Says “I Am the President” Amid Backlash Over Tovar Firing Costa Rica President Laura Fernández defends firing
Costa Rica President Laura Fernández is defending her decision to fire Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar over a meeting with Donald Trump, declaring "I am the president" as criticism mounts. She has also warned her ministers that major decisions will require her personal approval, signalling a tighter grip on her cabinet amid the controversy.
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Haiti are facing Costa Rica in a Concacaf Nations League match that is drawing attention across French-speaking audiences and beyond. Coverage, including from the BBC, focuses on the stats and head-to-head record between the two sides. Fans are discussing the fixture and what the result means for both teams' tournament hopes.
- 4Costa Rica Courts Indian Tech and Services Firms▼Costa Rica Seeks to Attract New Global Service, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Centers from India
Costa Rica is working to attract global service delivery centers, technology operations, and artificial intelligence facilities from India, positioning itself as an investment destination for Indian companies expanding abroad. The push reflects the country's broader strategy of drawing high-value foreign direct investment to diversify its economy and create skilled jobs, building on its established reputation as a hub for multinationals in Latin America.
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Haiti and Costa Rica are meeting in a football fixture drawing attention across the Americas. Costa Rica arrive in poor form, having slipped from a 3-4 result into silence, with pressure building on coach Miguel Batista ahead of their trip to Jamaica. Fans and Spanish-language sports media are questioning whether the team can recover in time.
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Haiti and Costa Rica are meeting in a Concacaf Nations League fixture, drawing attention across multiple countries. The BBC has published head-to-head statistics and form guides for the matchup, and search interest in the game is high in the United States, Canada, India and the United Kingdom as fans follow the score and standings implications.
- 7Dollar Rebounds From Record Low Against Costa Rican Colón●Dollar Rebounds From Record Low but Year-End Could Favor the Colón Again
The dollar has recovered slightly in Costa Rica after hitting a record low against the colón, but analysts expect the US currency could strengthen again toward year-end as demand for dollars typically rises in the final weeks of the year. The exchange rate has been a closely watched issue in the country given its impact on prices and savings.
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Haiti are taking on Costa Rica in a CONCACAF football match, with lineups, kickoff times and broadcast details drawing attention from fans ahead of the game. Sports outlets are publishing team news and viewing information as supporters of both national teams debate the starting elevens and the likely outcome of the fixture.
- 9Costa Rica's San Jose Airport to Build $14.9 Million Parking Garage●Costa Rica’s San Jose Airport to Add Eight-Level Parking Garage and New Investments Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría Airport
Costa Rica's Juan Santamaría Airport, which serves San José, is set to build an eight-level parking garage costing $14.9 million and offering 600 spaces, scheduled to open in April 2027. The project forms part of a broader set of new investments at the country's main international airport, as authorities work to expand capacity and improve facilities for growing passenger traffic.
- 10Costa Rica's Laguna Río Cuarto Loses Visitor Services●Costa Rica’s Laguna Río Cuarto Loses Visitor Services
Visitor services at Laguna Río Cuarto in Costa Rica have been suspended, according to local reporting. The lagoon, a volcanic crater lake in Alajuela province popular with tourists for its trails and wildlife, will now be harder for visitors to access without on-site support. No detailed explanation for the suspension was provided in the report, and it remains unclear how long the lapse in services will last or what it means for tourism operators in the area.