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Costa Rica's Gold Standard Under Threat: Intensified Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Crucitas Sparks Market Reassessment

Costa Rica

Costa Rica's Gold Standard Under Threat: Intensified Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Crucitas Sparks Market Reassessment

San José, Costa Rica – October 27, 2025 – Costa Rica, a nation globally lauded for its pristine natural beauty and unwavering commitment to environmental conservation, finds itself at a critical crossroads. Today, law enforcement escalated its fight against rampant illegal gold mining in the environmentally sensitive Crucitas region, near the Nicaraguan

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Marcos Orders Nationwide Price Freeze on Basic Goods Until Year-End 2025 Amidst Inflationary Pressures

Philippines

Marcos Orders Nationwide Price Freeze on Basic Goods Until Year-End 2025 Amidst Inflationary Pressures

MANILA, Philippines – October 27, 2025 – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a nationwide order to freeze the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities across the Philippines, effective immediately until the close of 2025. This decisive government intervention, announced today, October 27, 2025, aims to stabilize market prices and shield

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