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El Salvador’s Military Siege Restores Security in the North

A military siege imposed almost two months ago to combat gangs in Chalatenango, a region in northern El Salvador, has brought security back to the streets of the area,...

Costa Rica Faces Alarming Obesity Epidemic as WHO Projects Grim Future

As revealed by projections from the World Health Organization (WHO), Costa Rica could rank third among nations with the highest rates of overweight and obesity in 37 years. The...

Costa Rica Bans Synthetic Nicotine in Vaping Products

Costa Rican authorities announced on Tuesday that they will "prohibit products containing synthetic nicotine" in the country, targeting that substance used in smoking containers for vaporizers and e-cigarettes. This...

ICE’s Poor Planning Disrupts Costa Rican Businesses

The poor planning of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is affecting the country's businesses. ICE had announced that this week there would be blackouts starting Monday. This means...

Discover Tiquicia: A Glimpse into Costa Rican Culture

Excerpt from The Tico Times’ Exploring Costa Rica 2011 guidebook

Costa Rica Backs Limon Marina Project to Create Jobs and Boost Tourism

A few months ago, President Rodrigo Chaves announced a plan to build a new marina and cruise dock in the province of Limon.  The $854 million project would feature...

Costa Rica Revisits Controversial Diquis Hydroelectric Project

President Rodrigo Chaves announced that his government intends to reactivate the Diquis hydroelectric project. The project involved the construction of a reservoir on the Grande de Térraba River and,...

Mbappe Set to Join Real Madrid Next Season, Confirms La Liga President

La Liga president Javier Tebas says Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid next season. The 25-year-old France captain announced last week he is leaving PSG at...

El Salvador NGO Demands Justice for Civilians Massacred

A human rights organization in El Salvador called for "justice and reparations" on Tuesday for the 600 people massacred by the military on the banks of a river 44...

Keylor Navas Bids Emotional Farewell to Paris Saint-Germain

Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas has confirmed his departure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the end of his contract. This announcement came just a day after the club's superstar...

Illegal Logging Leads Environmental Crime Reports in Costa Rica

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) processed 7,240 complaints related to environmental crimes between March 2023 and March 2024. These are complaints that are handled through the Integrated...

The Complexities of Real Estate Ownership in Costa Rica

One can assume, in general terms, that the basic principles of property ownership or rights of possession that are prevalent in most democratic nations are also applicable in Costa...

Nicaraguan Miss Universe and the Cost of Fame

The Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios, current Miss Universe, cannot return to Nicaragua and her family members had to go into exile, stated opposition media edited in Costa Rica on Sunday,...

ICE Announces No Power Cuts on Monday

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced that next Monday, May 13, there will be no power cuts as previously planned. The information was confirmed by Marco Acuña, President of...

Almost 300 animals transferred to refuge after closure of zoos in Costa Rica

Police, veterinarians, and officials from the Ministry of Environment transferred nearly 300 animals to a refuge in Costa Rica this Saturday, following the closure of the last two state-run...

Costa Rica’s Energy Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Change

Costa Rica is going through an energy crisis, and the entire country will suffer power outages of approximately three hours starting next week. Businessowners, experts in the area, and...

Boston to Costa Rica Direct Flights Launch in 2025

Exciting news for U.S. travelers who want to visit Costa Rica: Vinci Airports and Delta announced the opening of a new route from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in...

Exploring the Realm of Boa Constrictors in Costa Rica

I’ve always had a fondness for snakes. When I was young, I used to keep spare sheets of metal on the edges of the forest on our property in...

Costa Rica’s Economic Crisis Prompts Businesses to Demand Policy Changes

Costa Rica's business sector has called for a demonstration on May 15 to request measures in response to exchange rate effects. The mobilization coincides with the commemoration of National...
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Nicaraguan Miss Universe and the Cost of Fame

The Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios, current Miss Universe, cannot return to Nicaragua and her family members had to go into...

Costa Rica Faces Alarming Obesity Epidemic as WHO Projects Grim Future

As revealed by projections from the World Health Organization (WHO), Costa Rica could rank third among nations with the...

Costa Rican Urban Legends: Truths and Myths Unfold

In this viral era, a rumor can circle the globe in seconds. Disinformation is taken as fact. The more...

Exploring the Realm of Boa Constrictors in Costa Rica

I’ve always had a fondness for snakes. When I was young, I used to keep spare sheets of metal...

Boston to Costa Rica Direct Flights Launch in 2025

Exciting news for U.S. travelers who want to visit Costa Rica: Vinci Airports and Delta announced the opening of...

Costa Rica Airfare Sale with Over 50% Savings on United Flights

United Airlines is currently offering significant discounts on flights to Costa Rica. You can find some routes slashed by...

Celebrate Braulio Carrillo’s 46th Anniversary with a Unique Night Hike

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) invites nature lovers to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the creation of...

ICE Announces No Power Cuts on Monday

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced that next Monday, May 13, there will be no power cuts as...

Electricity Cuts to Affect Costa Rica Next Week, Confirms ICE

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) informed through a press conference about the electricity cuts that will be carried...

Learning Costa Rican Slang: Spanish Lessons from Rural Costa Rica

I still remember my introduction to Spanish as spoken in rural Costa Rica. I had a good, but inflexible...

Latin America News

El Salvador’s Military Siege Restores Security in the North

A military siege imposed almost two months ago to combat gangs in Chalatenango, a region in northern El Salvador, has brought security back to...

El Salvador NGO Demands Justice for Civilians Massacred

A human rights organization in El Salvador called for "justice and reparations" on Tuesday for the 600 people massacred by the military on the...

Nicaraguan Miss Universe and the Cost of Fame

The Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios, current Miss Universe, cannot return to Nicaragua and her family members had to go into exile, stated opposition media edited...

Arts and Culture

Discover Tiquicia: A Glimpse into Costa Rican Culture

Excerpt from The Tico Times’ Exploring Costa Rica 2011 guidebook

Costa Rica Shuts Down State Zoos, Ends Animal Captivity

The government of Costa Rica announced this Thursday that it will close the country's two state zoos, following 11 years of litigation over a...

The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Re-released After Over 50 Years

"Let it Be", the documentary film about The Beatles released just after the band's break up in 1970, hit screens again on Wednesday --...

Environment and Wildlife

Illegal Logging Leads Environmental Crime Reports in Costa Rica

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) processed 7,240 complaints related to environmental crimes between March 2023 and March 2024. These are complaints that...

Almost 300 animals transferred to refuge after closure of zoos in Costa Rica

Police, veterinarians, and officials from the Ministry of Environment transferred nearly 300 animals to a refuge in Costa Rica this Saturday, following the closure...

Costa Rica’s Energy Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Change

Costa Rica is going through an energy crisis, and the entire country will suffer power outages of approximately three hours starting next week. Businessowners,...