Latest news in Costa Rica? September 3rd, 2026

Costa Rica Trade & Investment Summit (CRTIS) The second edition of the Costa Rica Trade & Investment Summit is currently underway at the Costa Rica Convention Center. The event brings together delegations from more than 40 countries, over 400 international buyers and investors, and around 1,000 local exporters and suppliers to conduct several thousand bilateral business meetings. Alongside the summit, PROCOMER highlighted that Costa Rican goods exports reached $13.82 billion between January and July 2026, marking a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. www.recnews.it+ 2National English-Language Education Initiative Costa Rica launched a major nationwide English-learning initiative in partnership with Open English. The program aims to distribute up to 2 million free online licenses over the next four years to Costa Rican residents aged 15 and older, targeting a significant national training shortage identified by the National Learning Institute (INA) to boost workforce competitiveness in tech, tourism, and services. Morningstar+ 1Inauguration of Medical Cannabis Manufacturing Laboratory The country’s emerging medical cannabis sector marked a notable development with the launch of its first specialized manufacturing laboratory, operated by Hybrida Farms (a subsidiary of Vantage Point Global). The facility enables domestic processing of extracts, tinctures, and medicinal products locally rather than exporting untransformed raw materials. International Cannabis Business Conference+ 1