La Nación, a major Costa Rican newspaper, reported on several notable developments on March 26, 2026. The publication highlighted new business openings and judicial decisions through its official Twitter account.
On March 26, La Nación announced the opening of a new KFC restaurant in Costa Rica: ” KFC inaugura su restaurante número 69 en Costa Rica con nueva apertura en Guanacaste: conozca la ubicación https://t.co/BqAYE8AieX”. This marks the 69th location for the fast-food chain in the country.
Shortly after, La Nación shared news about a legal verdict involving a high-profile femicide case: ” Tribunal dicta sentencia contra femicida de Selena López https://t.co/jtcXhc85wD”. The tweet referenced the court’s sentencing of the individual responsible for the murder of Selena López.
The newspaper also covered an expansion move by Walmart in Puerto Rico: ” Walmart gestiona su primera estación de gasolina en Puerto Rico https://t.co/IaWhcHmD0q”. According to this update, Walmart is managing its first gas station in Puerto Rico.
La Nación is recognized as one of Costa Rica’s leading newspapers and regularly provides updates on national business openings and judicial proceedings. The introduction of international brands like KFC and Walmart into new markets reflects broader trends in retail expansion within Latin America.


