What are the latest news in Costa Rica? September 1st, 2026
Environment & Conservation
- Mandatory Wildlife Road Crossings: Costa Rican lawmakers recently passed legislation requiring dedicated wildlife crossings on both new and existing road infrastructure that interrupts animal habitats and natural ecological corridors. Mongabay
- Limón Airport Modernization: The government announced a planned $40 million investment project aimed at expanding and rebuilding the airport in Limón to boost regional connectivity and international tourism. ticotimes.net
- GAM Electric Train Initiative: The administration reaffirmed targets to have the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) passenger electric train network 80% completed within its current multi-year infrastructure timeline. ticotimes.net
- Transit Disruptions: Regular closures along Route 32 continue to affect transit between San José and the Caribbean coast due to severe weather and landslide mitigation efforts.
- Digital Forensics Expansion: Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) has increased investments in advanced digital decryption tools to expedite phone data extraction during major organized crime investigations. ticotimes.net
- National Football Preparations: The men’s national football team is finalizing its roster ahead of the upcoming Concacaf Nations League group stage fixtures scheduled for late September against Curaçao and Haiti.
- Regional Celebrations: The Caribbean province wrapped up the annual Wolaba Parade in Puerto Viejo, celebrating local Afro-descendant heritage and culture. ticotimes.net