The surge in violence, predominantly driven by drug trafficking gang rivalries, marked 2023 as the bloodiest year in the country’s recent history.
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Seismic Surprises: How Distant Earthquakes Stir Costa Rica’s Fault Lines
Active volcanoes and frequent tremors are part of daily life, punctuated occasionally by earthquakes that reshape the land.
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Mysteries of the Deep: The Enigmatic Black-Eyed Squid and Its Egg-Carrying Marvel off Costa Rica’s Coast
Researchers captured mesmerizing footage of a black-eyed squid (Gonatus onyx), gracefully gliding through the inky depths.
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2024 has ushered in a new era of global mobility for Costa Ricans, marking a significant boost in their passport power.
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Lottery lovers in Costa Rica experienced a jolt recently, not from winning but due to an abrupt increase in the price of lottery tickets.
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A New Salamander Discovery: The Moss-Guarding Marvel of Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountains
Named Bolitoglossa bolanosi, or the Bolaños’ web-footed salamander, this new species stands out as the fourth unique type of salamander.
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As Costa Rica welcomes 2024, the skies above are set to put on a cosmic show – the Quadrantid meteor shower.
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According to The Economist’s 2023 Worldwide Cost of Living report, San Jose, Costa Rica is now a chart-topper in the global cost-of-living index.