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Nationwide protests:
Costa Rican media outlets and social media sources are reporting that Rescate Nacional has called for road blocks at various points across Costa Rica this week to protest the Government’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, the Public employment bill, and increases in fuel prices. The Embassy has received confirmed reports of minor confrontations between police and protestors and temporarily blocked roads at several locations across Costa Rica. The majority of protests in Costa Rica are non-violent in nature. However, you should exercise caution in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations. The Embassy will continue to review the situation and will provide additional information as needed. U.S. citizens traveling within Costa Rica may wish to consult with local media sources or traffic Apps to identify possible
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Travel Alert, April 17, 2021
Location: Costa Rica Level 3 Reconsider Travel
Event: Costa Rica Announces Nationwide Weekend Driving Restrictions. Entry and Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE.
Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (17 April 2021)
Costa Rica has confirmed 227,553 cases of COVID-19 as of April 16, 2021. 507 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, 236 of them in intensive care. Costa Rica has reported 3,065 COVID-19-related deaths since March 2, 2020.
Nationwide Restrictions:
Costa Rica’s Office of the President has announced that nationwide weekend driving restrictions will be reinstated as of Saturday, April 17, 2021. See below for a complete list of current COVID-19 related restrictions.
In Pan America we are suffering the evil of the ‘Silent President’. An evil so dangerous, dishonest and disrespectful that it can be a symptom that things are not going well. An evil so carcinogenic that it even goes against the principles established by the World Federation (WT) itself.
The story goes like this: In the twilight of the 2020 turmoil, Mr. Helder Navarro Carriazo stepped forward and assumed the interim position that many politicians dream of: the presidency of the Continental Taekwondo Union.
It does not matter if it is a temporary or a four-year mandate, the important thing is that the opportunity came up. However, the danger of getting there just like that is in getting intoxicated with power. Getting so intoxicated, but so intoxicated, that when you don´t like something, the tongue or fingers go numb.
Travel Alert
Location: Costa Rica Level 3 Reconsider Travel
Event: Costa Rica Announces COVID-19 Security Measures for April and Date for Opening of Land Borders. Entry and Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE
Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (29 March 2021)
Costa Rica has confirmed 215,178 cases of COVID-19 as of March 29, 2021. 303 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, 155 of them in intensive care. Costa Rica has reported 2,931 COVID-19-related deaths since March 2, 2020.
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Tourism has announced that Costa Rica’s land borders will open to incoming U.S. citizen tourists on Monday, April 5, 2021. U.S. citizen tourists wishing to enter Costa Rica via a designated land border crossing are required to purchase a medical insurance policy to cover any COVID-19 related medical treatment or quarantine lodging in Costa Rica for the duration of their stay. The policy must guarantee coverage for medica