Costa Rica News, Summarized in English and Linked to the Source

Last weekend, three men used a vehicle to tear apart the gates that serve as a barrier in Turrialba Volcano, in Cartago. With the force of the vehicle, they moved the structure to enter and then reach the top, an area that’s closed to the tourists. This event was reported to the Public Force. However, […]

The Legislative Assembly endorsed the proposal for the transfer of powers to be held in Plaza de la Democracia on May 8th. On Wednesday afternoon, 40 legislators unanimously approved a motion for the legislative to be moved to that site for the solemn session of May 8th. The Legislative Assembly of the Republic of Costa […]

On Wednesday morning, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) officially declared Carlos Andrés Alvarado Quesada as elected President of the Republic, during the constitutional period that will begin on May 8th. Epsy Alejandra Campbell Barr was also elected as First Vice President and Marvin Rodríguez Cordero as second Vice President. Next week, the TSE will present […]

After an economic study on Costa Rica, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued a series of recommendations to the country, so that it improves its macroeconomic stability, has a more inclusive growth, and encourages creativity. Costa Rica aspires to be a permanent member of this international organization, for which it must comply […]

On Tuesday, the Venezuelan Parliament, controlled by the opposition, authorized the prosecution of President Nicolás Maduro for alleged corruption in the Odebrecht case, although its decisions are null according to the highest court of justice in that country. In a session without access to the press, the opponents welcomed the request for a pretrial petition […]