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Labor Market Shock: Costa Rica’s job picture is worsening: INEC reports 56,000 fewer jobs in Q1 2026 and 118,000 people leaving the labor force, with women hit hardest and inactivity climbing sharply. Mosquito-Borne Watch: Health authorities confirmed Costa Rica’s 6th chikungunya case of 2026, a likely imported infection after travel to Nicaragua—another reminder to cut mosquito exposure during the rainy season. Public Health at Sea: A cruise ship sailing from Seattle to Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Miami is drawing attention after an international hantavirus outbreak tied to another vessel—experts say hantavirus spreads differently than COVID, but travelers are still asking questions. Medicinal Cannabis Expansion: Bioxyne says it has secured the first international supply of medicinal cannabis flower into Costa Rica’s regulated market, with an initial shipment expected before June 30, 2026. Crime & Continuity: New President Laura Fernández took office vowing a “war” on crime, as the country marks a new political era.

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MTG fires back after rumor she 'fled the country' and moved to Costa Rica

MTG fires back after rumor she 'fled the country' and moved to Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Crowns a New Era as Fernández Takes Power

Bioxyne expands LATAM medicinal cannabis footprint with Costa Rica agreement

Bioxyne expands LATAM medicinal cannabis footprint with Costa Rica agreement

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The Thunder women’s basketball team heads to Costa Rica for a sports ministry trip


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