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Costa Rica faces a nationwide blood shortage, urges donations, while advancing its $800 million Tibi electric train project and tourism recovery efforts.
Costa Rica faces a critical blood shortage affecting hospitals nationwide, prompting the CCSS to urgently call for donations, with eligible donors needing to meet specific health and demographic criteria.
Simultaneously, the government is promoting the $800 million Tibi electric train project, a more affordable, demand-driven rail system replacing a previous costly proposal, aiming to serve over 100,000 daily passengers.
Despite a 2.3% drop in tourist arrivals through July 2025, mainly due to U.S. market challenges, Costa Rica is boosting marketing in key regions and expanding air routes to maintain its premium, sustainable tourism reputation, supported by strong infrastructure and investment incentives.
Costa Rica se enfrenta a una escasez de sangre en todo el país, pide donaciones, mientras avanza en su proyecto de tren eléctrico Tibi de 800 millones de dólares y en los esfuerzos de recuperación del turismo.