Costa Rica’s geographic position and economic openness make it a target for money laundering, primarily driven by drug trafficking, according to the 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $1.5 billion Flexible Credit Line (FCL) for Costa Rica, providing a two-year financial safety net. This precautionary loan, equivalent to 300% of Costa ...

One of two suspects charged in Jocelyn Nungaray's murder is now accused of raping an American woman in Costa Rica, according to former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Two Venezuelan ...

Need a break from the capital? Charlotte Lytton heads to Costa Rica in search of lush rainforests and diverse wildlife with a side of show-stopping cuisine The Standard's journalism is supported ...

There are so many reasons to retire in Costa Rica. Chief among them is that life is easy in the tropical land of “pura vida” — and so is making the decision to relocate to this small Central ...

Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports. Various industrial and ...

The IMF last month said Costa Rica’s growth was expected to ease to around 3.5% in 2025 and inflation was expected to return to the central bank’s target of 3%. IMF approves $1.5 billion, 2 ...

The IMF approved today a two-year arrangement for Costa Rica under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL), for an amount of about US$1.5 billion (equivalent to 300 percent of quota). Costa Rica qualifies for ...

Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott are taking their romance to new heights with a luxurious getaway to Costa Rica. The couple is enjoying quality time together in a private villa, away from the ...

Completing the trio, Nekajui weaves Costa Rica’s most beloved elements into an intimate five-star escape. Across the property, local stone and native woods such as mahogany, jatoba, and ...

And now, Zara seems to be enjoying every moment as she shared a gorgeous picture of an orange sky alongside the caption 'beautiful' and location tag of Costa Rica. The One Direction singer ...