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  • December 25, 2025

CCSS Tackles Critical Staff Shortage with 1358 New Hires

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant move to fortify the nation’s public healthcare…
  • December 24, 2025

Costa Rica Cracks Down on Illicit Vaping Market with Massive Seizure

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a sweeping pre-Christmas enforcement blitz, Costa Rican authorities have removed approximately…
  • December 24, 2025

Comptroller Halts Key Puntarenas Sanitation Project

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — PUNTARENAS – A critical public health initiative for the main market in Puntarenas has been abruptly…
  • December 24, 2025

Comptroller Slams Puntarenas Mismanagement Freezing Municipal Budget

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — PUNTARENAS – The Municipality of Puntarenas has been dealt a severe financial blow just days before…
  • December 24, 2025

Calderón Guardia Hospital Mandates Masks Amid Critical ER Overload

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a stark reminder of ongoing public health challenges, the Dr. Rafael…
  • December 23, 2025

Puntarenas Plunged Into Crisis as Comptroller Rejects 2026 Budget

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — PUNTARENAS – The canton of Puntarenas is facing a year of developmental stagnation and potential public…
  • December 22, 2025

Cartago Hospital Reinstates Mask Mandate Amid Virus Surge

Cartago, Costa Rica — CARTAGO, Costa Rica – In a proactive public health move just days before Christmas, the Maximiliano…
  • December 21, 2025

CCSS Leadership Cancels Vacations Amid Deepening System Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a stark admission of an escalating internal crisis, Mónica Taylor, the…
  • December 20, 2025

Chemists Guild Issues Urgent Year-End Safety Warning

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – As the holiday season reaches its peak, the College of…
  • December 19, 2025

Costa Rica’s Digital Prescription Law Sparks Institutional Clash

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A crucial public health initiative in Costa Rica aimed at controlling the…