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Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Marchamo Rollout: Costa Rica is moving ahead with the long-delayed digital vehicle registration sticker system, with INS planning electronic tags to start going out in November 2026 for the 2027 renewal cycle, replacing the physical sticker with a longer-lasting tag meant to stay on the vehicle for up to 10 years. World Cup Tech: FIFA also unveiled the Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup, led by Arsène Wenger and featuring Costa Rica’s Paulo Wanchope, with real-time match insights and performance analysis planned for all games. Tobacco Crackdown Backlash: A new report argues heavy tobacco taxes and bans across Latin America (including Costa Rica) are pushing consumers toward illicit cigarette markets and boosting related criminal activity. Blue Economy Pushback: Small-scale fishers are challenging “blue economy” plans and calling for “blue justice” tied to human rights and marine tenure. Colón Continuity: Commentary says Costa Rica’s strong Colón is set to continue under the Fernández presidency, pointing to policy and currency dynamics from the prior administration.
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