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Costa Rica Launches Drone Program to Monitor Crocodile Populations

In Costa Rica, the exact number of American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) remains unknown, despite signs of population recovery in recent decades. To address this gap, the International Institute for Conservation and Wildlife Management (Icomvis) at the National University (UNA), in collaboration with the School of Topography, Cadastre, and Geodesy, has lau [...]

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ticotimes.net/2025/05/05/costa

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica Launches Drone Program to Monitor Crocodile PopulationsCosta Rica's National University launches a pioneering drone program to monitor American crocodile populations, using aerial imaging to count and map distributions.

Costa Rica Aims to Ban Highly Hazardous Pesticides

Costa Rica is moving to ban highly hazardous pesticides, thanks to a new bill that is currently being discussed by congressional representatives in the Special Permanent Commission on Environment. The initiative would prohibit these chemicals, which have already been banned in at least 70% of OECD member countries. It was presented in June 2023 by […]
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ticotimes.net/2025/05/02/costa

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica Aims to Ban Highly Hazardous PesticidesCosta Rica's initiative to ban hazardous pesticides highlights the country's commitment to health and safety—find out more.

Costa Rica’s Harsh Prison Reforms Spark Hunger Strikes, Protests

The Costa Rican government, under President Rodrigo Chaves, has implemented stringent new regulations for inmates in maximum-security prisons, drawing inspiration from El Salvador’s controversial anti-gang crackdown led by President Nayib Bukele. The reforms, announced by the Ministry of Justice and Peace, impose significant restrictions on family visits, conjugal visits, [...]

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ticotimes.net/2025/05/01/costa

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica’s Harsh Prison Reforms Spark Hunger Strikes, ProtestsCosta Rica’s prison reforms limit visits and calls, sparking hunger strikes and protests. Critics warn of human rights violations as the Bukele model raises concerns

The Paradox of Costa Rica’s Healthcare: Long Lives, Long Waits

Although Costa Rica has a high life expectancy, questions have arisen about the quality of life in our country. Alerts are being raised, especially regarding health issues. For example, when people with heart diseases that require surgery go to the social security system for an operation, they have to wait nearly 640 days, almost two […]
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ticotimes.net/2025/05/01/the-p

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · The Paradox of Costa Rica’s Healthcare: Long Lives, Long WaitsCosta Rica’s healthcare system has an 81-year life expectancy but faces long wait times for care. Read about the paradox of longevity and delays.