Latest news in Costa Rica? September 22nd, 2026

Key developments in Costa Rica around September 22, 2026:

• Diplomatic Engagements at UNGA: At the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Costa Rican Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel Tovar Rivera held bilateral talks with key foreign delegations, including discussions on cooperation, mutual investments, and climate policy.

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• Seismic Activity and Landslides Near Irazú: The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) and the National Seismological Network have been closely monitoring Cartago following a swarm of over 50 shallow, fault-line earthquakes near the Irazú Volcano. Meanwhile, public works teams continue clearance operations along Route 219, where heavy rainfall triggered landslides, temporarily cutting off access to the volcano summit area.

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• Economic & MedTech Expansion: National focus remains centered on expanding exports and industrial development following the mid-September release of the 2026 Costa Rica Investment Report. The country is working to integrate Industry 4.0 automation and specialized workforce training to support more than a dozen major medical technology expansions entering operation between 2026 and 2028.

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