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Escazu Community Shocked by Fatal Neighbor Conflict

A conflict between two neighbors in Escazu ended in a tragic murder. The victim was identified as Otoniel Orozco Mendoza, 53 years old, who, according to the OIJ, was...

U.S. Temporarily Shuts Down Mexico Border and What It Means for Migrants

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday the temporary closure of the border with Mexico to migrants when the number of irregular entries into the country is excessive, a...

Panama’s First Climate Change Displacement: The Story of Cartí Sugdupu Island

Alberto López prepares his breakfast with water at his ankles. The day dawned rainy and his humble house was flooded on the tiny Panamanian island of Cartí Sugdupu, in...

Kylian Mbappé Joins Real Madrid: The Dream Finally Realized

The arrival of the French star Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, "the club of his dreams," has sparked enormous enthusiasm among the press and Real Madrid fans. However, they...

OIJ Raids Boat in Golfito, Rescues Victims of Labor Exploitation

Thirteen people of four nationalities were rescued this Sunday after being held since November 2023 on a boat anchored in Golfito, Puntarenas. The operation was carried out by agents...

Claudia Sheinbaum Makes History as Mexico’s First Female President

Leftist Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico's first female president with an overwhelming lead, in an election described as "historic" by world leaders and her political mentor, outgoing President...

Costa Rica’s June Gardening Secrets: From Lush Lawns to Bountiful Harvests

Sunny, clear morning skies, rainy afternoons and ripening fruit on the trees are all part of June days in Costa Rica. June is also a time for tending the...

Shocking Murder: Ecuadorian Assemblyman and Wife Gunned Down

Alternate assemblyman and social media influencer Cristhian Nieto and his wife were shot and killed on Sunday night in the city of Manta, western Ecuador. "The death of the...

Guatemala reclaims prison where gang members had call center, crocs

Guatemalan police on Sunday transferred more than 200 gang members from a prison where they operated a call center for criminal purposes, raised chickens and looked out on a...

Milagro Mena Solano to Represent Costa Rica in Paris 2024 Olympics

Milagro Mena Solano, a 31-year-old Costa Rican cyclist, will represent the country in the Olympic Games. Mena expressed her excitement upon learning of the decision, emphasizing that this achievement...

Miraculous Relic Arrives in Cartago Costa Rica

The Diocese of Cartago received this Friday a sample Carlo Acutis’ hair. Acutis will be proclaimed a saint for a miracle granted to a Costa Rican woman. The Vatican...

Costa Rica Birding: Meet the Lesser Ground-Cuckoo

The cuckoos are a family of birds that always pique my interest. I can hear groove-billed anis at this moment exclaiming ‘tijo, tijo…’ to each other in my backyard. They remind...

Bukele Sworn in for Second Term as El Salvador’s President

El Salvador's popular president, Nayib Bukele, began a second term this Saturday with almost absolute power and no opposition, but faced with the challenge of maintaining security in the...

El Salvador Welcomes Donald Trump Jr. for Bukele’s Inauguration Ceremony

Donald Trump Jr arrived in El Salvador on Friday to participate in the inauguration of President Nayib Bukele's second term on Saturday. "El Salvador has the great pleasure of...

Rare Pygmy Killer Whale Found Stranded in Costa Rican National Park

This week, officials of the Tortuguero Conservation Area (ACTo), part of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), rescued a pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) that was stranded in...

Costa Rica and Uruguay Battle to Scoreless Draw in Friendly Match

Costa Rica and Uruguay drew 0-0 this Friday in San José in a friendly match marked by a missed penalty by the Ticos and a sky-blue team formed solely...

Dozens of Sailfish and Marlin Found Dead in the Waters of Golfo Dulce As a Consequence of Illegal Fishing

The Southern Zone Sport Fishing Council revealed that dozens of sailfish and marlin were found dead in Golfo Dulce waters. Members of the Council denounce that these deaths are...

Costa Rica’s Central Bank Rejects Industrial Sectors’ Economic Demands

Several industrial sectors in Costa Rica have called on the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) to implement a series of changes to bolster the country's economic stability. Their...

Patriots Cheerleaders Sizzle in Costa Rica for Annual Calendar Shoot

The cheerleading squad of the New England Patriots, one of the most famous teams in the National Football League (NFL), has arrived in Costa Rica to capture photographs for...

Panama Relocates Indigenous Community from Sinking Island

A community of indigenous people from Panama received houses from the government on Wednesday where they will live on the mainland, leaving behind, with both nostalgia and hope, their...
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Nicaraguan President Accuses Brother of Treason Over 1992 Medal

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stated this Tuesday that his brother and former army chief, Humberto Ortega, who according to...

Costa Rica and Uruguay Battle to Scoreless Draw in Friendly Match

Costa Rica and Uruguay drew 0-0 this Friday in San José in a friendly match marked by a missed...

Costa Rica, Brazil, Bolivia Spearhead Climate Accounting Adoption

Dozens of countries, including Brazil, Bolivia, and Costa Rica, adopt common carbon accounting standards. A total of 21 countries,...

Costa Rica’s June Gardening Secrets: From Lush Lawns to Bountiful Harvests

Sunny, clear morning skies, rainy afternoons and ripening fruit on the trees are all part of June days in...

Fraudulent Cab Drivers Overcharge Tourists in Costa Rica

The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) has detected a type of scam targeting foreign tourists, mainly from Europe and the...

Costa Rica Attracts More Canadian Visitors with Increased Flights

The Guanacaste Airport and the Costa Rican Tourism Board have announced an increase in the number of flights on...

Costa Rica Tackles Illegal Entry into National Parks and Protected Areas

The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) requests the population to engage in responsible tourism and avoid entering Protected...

Costa Rica Contract Nightmares: How to Protect Yourself

Signing a contract or making a deal in Costa Rica can be the simplest thing, full of good faith...

Brace for Impact: Costa Rica’s Electricity Rates to Soar by Up to 26.6%

Electricity rates will increase in the country by between 15% and 20%, as confirmed by the Public Services Regulatory...

Experts Say Costa Rican Exchange Rate Unlikely to Reach ¢600

The exchange rate has maintained a slight upward trend in the country after reaching a historic low. Although this...

Latin America News

Panama’s First Climate Change Displacement: The Story of Cartí Sugdupu Island

Alberto López prepares his breakfast with water at his ankles. The day dawned rainy and his humble house was flooded on the tiny Panamanian...

Claudia Sheinbaum Makes History as Mexico’s First Female President

Leftist Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico's first female president with an overwhelming lead, in an election described as "historic" by world leaders and...

Shocking Murder: Ecuadorian Assemblyman and Wife Gunned Down

Alternate assemblyman and social media influencer Cristhian Nieto and his wife were shot and killed on Sunday night in the city of Manta, western...

Arts and Culture

Miraculous Relic Arrives in Cartago Costa Rica

The Diocese of Cartago received this Friday a sample Carlo Acutis’ hair. Acutis will be proclaimed a saint for a miracle granted to a...

Exiled Writer Gioconda Belli Speaks Out Against Nicaraguan Regime

The stripping of nationality from more than 300 opponents of Daniel Ortega's government in Nicaragua was a declaration of "civil death", said Nicaraguan writer...

Carlo Acutis’ Legacy: A Costa Rican Miracle of Faith and Healing

Carlo Acutis, known as “God's influencer” and the “cyber-apostle of the Eucharist,” passed away at the tender age of 15 due to leukemia. Despite...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Birding: Meet the Lesser Ground-Cuckoo

The cuckoos are a family of birds that always pique my interest. I can hear groove-billed anis at this moment exclaiming ‘tijo, tijo…’ to each other...

Rare Pygmy Killer Whale Found Stranded in Costa Rican National Park

This week, officials of the Tortuguero Conservation Area (ACTo), part of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), rescued a pygmy killer whale (Feresa...

Costa Rica Spearheads High-Level Event on Ocean Action

Costa Rica will host the High-Level Event on Ocean Action: Immersed in Change to mobilize global efforts for the protection and sustainable use of...