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News from Oct 27, 2026 (UTC)

Costa Rica isUneasy

A little worse than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 14Oct 27

Why

  1. First inmates arrived at Costa Rica's mega-prison, with heads shaved and wearing orange uniforms.

    7 eventswhbl.com, qcostarica.comSource

  2. All three branches of government in Costa Rica are led by women.

    2 eventsqcostarica.comSource

  3. Kim Long Motor is looking to expand in Central America through a partnership in Costa Rica.

    2 eventsvir.com.vnSource

What happened

  • Statements29%
  • Cooperation44%
  • Criticism18%
  • Protests6%
  • Pressure0%
  • Fighting3%

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