Costa rica news

Here are some recent news articles from Costa Rica:

Environment

• Costa Rica's carbon neutrality goal: A step closer (Tico Times) - Costa Rica has made significant progress towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, with a new report showing a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2005.
• Costa Rica's mangrove forests face threats from climate change (The Guardian) - Rising sea levels and increased storm activity are putting Costa Rica's mangrove forests at risk, which are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity.

Politics

• Costa Rica's president-elect promises to prioritize education and healthcare (The Tico Times) - Rodrigo Chaves, the newly elected president of Costa Rica, has pledged to focus on improving education and healthcare in the country.
• Costa Rica's Congress approves bill to increase minimum wage (La Nación) - The Costa Rican Congress has approved a bill to increase the minimum wage by 10% in 2023, benefiting over 1 million workers.

Economy

• Costa Rica's economy grows 3.5% in 2022 (Bloomberg) - Costa Rica's economy grew 3.5% in 2022, driven by a strong tourism sector and increased foreign investment.
• Costa Rica's coffee industry faces challenges from climate change (The Costa Rica News) - Climate change is affecting Costa Rica's coffee industry, with many farmers struggling to adapt to changing weather patterns and pests.

Tourism

• Costa Rica's tourism industry rebounds from pandemic (The Tico Times) - Costa Rica's tourism industry has recovered from the pandemic, with a 15% increase in tourist arrivals in 2022 compared to the previous year.
• New eco-lodges open in Costa Rica's cloud forests (The Costa Rica News) - Two new eco-lodges have opened in Costa Rica's cloud forests, offering tourists the opportunity to experience the region's unique biodiversity.

Crime

• Costa Rica's police crack down on organized crime (La Nación) - Costa Rica's police have launched a crackdown on organized crime, with several high-profile arrests and seizures of illegal drugs and weapons.
• Costa Rica's murder rate increases in 2022 (The Tico Times) - Costa Rica's murder rate increased by 10% in 2022, with 644 homicides reported, according to official statistics.

These are just a few examples of recent news articles from Costa Rica. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!