Psychedelics Ron ‘Tater Salad’ White appointed to Rythmia ayahuasca centre’s leadership roster White had been struggling with issues related to excessive alcohol consumption prior to visiting the Costa Rica facility Rowan DunneDecember 15, 2023
International Azul Wellness receives Costa Rica’s first medical cannabis license The company will be establishing an 8,600-square-foot cultivation facility in Filadelfia de Guanacaste Rowan DunneMay 18, 2023
Gold Costa Rica declares water emergency over mercury contamination due to illegal gold extraction Artisanal miners use mercury to recover small amounts of gold mixed in soil and sediments Joseph MortonFebruary 24, 2023
International Costa Rican president to propose adult-use pot legalization bill Chaves took over the presidency this April Natalia Buendia CalvilloAugust 23, 2022
International Medical cannabis bill ‘very close’ to becoming law, says Costa Rica’s president Though somewhat weakened by recent changes, lawmakers are pushing to get the industry-launching bill across the line Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 25, 2022
International Costa Rica’s president partially vetoes medical cannabis bill His proposed changes eliminate personal cultivation, and are likely to become law Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 28, 2022
International Costa Rica’s president to propose alternative medical cannabis bill Lawmakers and industry groups have called on the president to not veto the currently proposed bill Kathryn TindaleJanuary 24, 2022
International Costa Rica’s hemp and medical cannabis bill advances to final stages After being cleared by the constitutional court, it will now go back to the legislative assembly before reaching the president for final approval Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 7, 2021
International Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly advances medical cannabis bill Supporters of the bill hope it isn't vetoed by the president Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 20, 2021