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Nio plants three-brand flag in Costa Rica to kick off Latin American expansion
business12 days ago

Nio plants three-brand flag in Costa Rica to kick off Latin American expansion

Nio opened its first Costa Rica store, its first overseas location, showcasing its three-brand lineup (Nio, Onvo, Firefly) and models such as Nio ET5 Touring, EL6, EL8, and Onvo L60, with Onvo L90 pre-sales announced for EXPOMOVIL. The showroom is operated with Horizontes Cielo Azul as the national distributor, signaling a shift to an asset-light expansion in Latin America and aligning with broader overseas push (including Thailand and future Australia/New Zealand).

via CnEVPost|
#automotive#business#costa-rica
Costa Rica to Welcome 25 US-Deported Migrants Each Week Under Third-Country Pact
world15 days ago

Costa Rica to Welcome 25 US-Deported Migrants Each Week Under Third-Country Pact

Costa Rica said it will accept 25 migrants deported from the United States per week under a non-binding agreement tied to the Trump administration’s push for third-country deportations, with transfers processed under Costa Rican law and subject to government approval; critics warn these deals can sideline asylum seekers and expose vulnerable migrants to uncertain conditions.

via Al Jazeera|
#costa-rica#deportations#migration-policy
Coast Guard recovers survivor and two dead from Pacific boat strike area
world21 days ago

Coast Guard recovers survivor and two dead from Pacific boat strike area

The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific, sinking its vessel and leaving three men adrift. The U.S. Coast Guard recovered two dead bodies and one seriously injured survivor from the same area and handed them to Costa Rica’s Coast Guard; the survivor was transported to Golfito for medical care. While officials said the rescue operation was not explicitly tied to the strike, the event occurred in the context of a broader anti‑drug campaign that has produced numerous casualties and drawn legal criticisms, making it the 46th such strike with at least 159 deaths.

via The New York Times|
#boat-strike#coast-guard#costa-rica
Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Dies in Costa Rica Home Invasion
world1 month ago

Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Dies in Costa Rica Home Invasion

Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old California-born surfing icon who settled in Costa Rica and ran Hotel Puerto Viejo, was found dead in a room in Talamanca after an apparent home invasion. Authorities say two armed men threatened him and a woman, stole items (and possibly a vehicle); Van Dyke died from strangulation and stab wounds, and an autopsy is underway. The woman was injured; the case remains under investigation, with tributes flowing from the surfing community.

via USA Today|
#costa-rica#home-invasion#kurt-van-dyke
American Surfer Kurt Van Dyke Killed in Costa Rica Robbery
world1 month ago

American Surfer Kurt Van Dyke Killed in Costa Rica Robbery

American surfer Kurt Van Dyke, 66, was found dead Feb. 14 at his Cahuita, Costa Rica, apartment in an apparent robbery. Authorities say two armed men threatened him and a woman, stole valuables, and Van Dyke died at the scene from asphyxiation with stab wounds; the woman sustained minor injuries and the case remains under investigation. Van Dyke hailed from a prominent surfing family.

via CNN|
#cahuita#costa-rica#death
Pencil Giant Alleges Costa Rica Misused Donated Factory as Migrant Detention Center
world2 months ago

Pencil Giant Alleges Costa Rica Misused Donated Factory as Migrant Detention Center

Faber‑Castell, the world’s largest pencil maker, says Costa Rica misused its donated former factory (Maderin Eco/Catem site) by detaining 200 asylum seekers deported from the United States, a move HRW and rights groups say lacked legal basis. Costa Rica denies rights violations, while a court later found the detention violated fundamental rights and ordered potential compensation. The Catem facility, with a 300-person capacity, had around 60 migrants in early 2026 and none reported by late January; Faber‑Castell says it was unaware of the detention and is considering next steps.

via The Guardian|
#costa-rica#detention-centers#faber-castell
Costa Rica shifts to the right as Laura Fernandez wins presidency
world2 months ago

Costa Rica shifts to the right as Laura Fernandez wins presidency

Right-wing political scientist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica’s presidential election with about 48.3% of the vote (vs. 33.4% for Alvaro Ramos) as 94% of polling stations were counted, signaling a rightward shift amid concerns over drug-trade–linked violence. Fernandez vows to push economic growth and tougher crime measures, drawing inspiration from El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele. She is the political heir of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, who lauded her victory and said there would be no dictatorship or communism.

via Taipei Times|
#costa-rica#drug-trafficking#elections
Fernandez Takes Commanding Lead in Costa Rica Presidency Race
world2 months ago

Fernandez Takes Commanding Lead in Costa Rica Presidency Race

Right-wing Laura Fernandez leads Costa Rica’s presidential race with 81% of polling stations tallied and 48.9% of votes, above the 40% threshold to win outright; her closest challenger Alvaro Ramos conceded as a runoff becomes less likely, with Fernandez campaigning on tougher security amid cocaine-linked violence and about 3.7 million voters eligible.

via Al Jazeera|
#costa-rica#drug-trade#laura-fernandez
Costa Rica’s Crime-Driven Election Looms Over a Crowded Field
world2 months ago

Costa Rica’s Crime-Driven Election Looms Over a Crowded Field

As Costa Rica heads to the polls, voters cite security as the top concern amid rising violence and a record 905 homicides in 2023, even as a crowded presidential field and growing political apathy shape the race. Front-runner Laura Fernández leads in polls, but many voters remain undecided, and experts note growth has largely benefited free-trade zones rather than the domestic economy, complicating the public's desire for stronger social services, pension stability, and environmental policy.

via CNN|
#costa-rica#crime#drug-trafficking
Costa Rica Sees First Chikungunya Case in Nine Years, Prompting Mosquito Control Push
health2 months ago

Costa Rica Sees First Chikungunya Case in Nine Years, Prompting Mosquito Control Push

Costa Rica confirmed its first chikungunya case in nine years—a 24-year-old man from Esparza, Puntarenas—after lab confirmation, prompting fumigation across Esparza and planned follow-up spraying to curb transmission. Authorities emphasize vector control, urge residents to remove standing water, use repellent, and seek medical care if symptoms appear, as surveillance continues; the virus last appeared in the country in 2017, with ongoing dengue activity in the region.

via ticotimes.net|
#chikungunya#costa-rica#esparza
Mexican Marine Biologist Injured in Costa Rica Shark Attack
science6 months ago

Mexican Marine Biologist Injured in Costa Rica Shark Attack

A Mexican marine biologist, Mauricio Hoyos, was seriously injured in a shark attack while working off Costa Rica's Cocos Island, a renowned shark habitat, but was rescued and transported to hospital in stable condition. The incident, involving a large shark during a scientific expedition, is considered extremely rare and highlights the risks faced by researchers in marine environments.

via CBS News|
#cocos-island#costa-rica#marine-biologist