La Nación reported on January 19, 2026, that a company will manufacture renal access catheters at a new plant in Cartago and announced the opening of job applications. In another post the same day, La Nación stated: “Empresa fabricará catéteres de acceso renal en nueva planta en Cartago. A partir de esta fecha pueden aplicar a plazas vacantes.” (January 19, 2026). The outlet also posted: “Empresa estadounidense de dispositivos médicos se instalará en Cartago” (January 19, 2026).
In international news, La Nación reported a serious train accident in Spain: “El choque entre dos trenes en Andalucía dejó al menos 40 muertos y más de un centenar de heridos. El gobierno español promete esclarecer las causas con absoluta transparencia.” (January 19, 2026).
Cartago is a province in Costa Rica that has attracted several foreign companies in recent years due to its industrial parks and skilled workforce. The establishment of medical device manufacturing facilities by U.S.-based firms is part of an ongoing trend in Costa Rica’s export sector.
The Andalusia region in southern Spain has experienced major transportation incidents before; Spanish authorities typically launch investigations into such events to determine causes and improve safety protocols.
