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Costa Rica Rejects Motion to Leave Inter-American Human Rights Court

The Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica voted against a motion proposed by Fabricio Alvarado, leader of the New Republic party, to withdraw the country from the Inter-American Court of...

Beans: The Magical Food That Powers Costa Rica

Beans, beans, the magical fruit…remember that little ditty? The more you eat the more you toot, the more you toot the better you feel, so let’s have beans for...

Seashell Crisis in Costa Rica Puts Coasts at the Risk of Erosion

A silent crisis is unfolding on Costa Rica's coasts, threatening the natural wealth that defines the nation as an ecological paradise. The massive extraction of seashells, fueled by local...

Latin America Seeks US Support Against China’s Economic Influence

Half a dozen Latin American countries have asked the United States for help in "resisting economic coercion" from China, said José W. Fernández, the Under Secretary of State for...

Former Costa Rica President Faces Trial Over State Bank Scandal

Former Costa Rican President Guillermo Solís will face trial for allegedly making irregular treasury fund transfers to prevent the collapse of a state bank during his term (2014-2018), the...

Tourism Sector Warns of Risks as Costa Rica Dollar Rate Remains Low

The exchange rate of the dollar in Costa Rica currently stands at approximately 507 colones, with experts predicting that an "abundance of liquidity" will persist throughout 2024, making significant...

Costa Rica Prepares for Trump’s Return to the White House

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election has sent ripples through Latin America, with Costa Rica and its neighbors bracing for potential shifts in diplomatic and economic...

Costa Rica Battles Rising Waters in Massive Flood Crisis

According to data from the Red Cross and the Fire Department, 1,000 people have been evacuated from their homes due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past...

Ancient Caribbean Bread Casabe Gets UNESCO World Heritage Status

Casabe, an indigenous flatbread made from cassava root, has recently been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This acknowledgment follows a collaborative nomination from...

Nicaragua Faces Criticism Over Expelled Opposition Leaders

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ordered Nicaragua on Tuesday to adopt provisional measures in favor of 115 opposition members due to the country's "non-compliance" and "persistent contempt" of...

Costa Rica Faces Continued Flooding as Cold Front Persists

Costa Rica continues to grapple with severe flooding as Cold Front No. 3 maintains its grip on the country. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) reports that a high-pressure system...

Gisele Bündchen spotted with Joaquim Valente in Costa Rica

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen was recently spotted in Costa Rica with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente, as reported by The Daily Mail. The couple was seen holding hands and walking along...

Crossing Borders: A Costa Rican Resident’s Journey to Panama

After 25 years of residency in Costa Rica, I became a temporary tourist. My cedula expired, and the caja and I are a couple million colones apart on what...

Cyberattacks on Costa Rican Institutions Raise Concerns

Costa Rica's public and private sectors have come under siege from a wave of cyberattacks, with authorities scrambling to address the threats. The most recent victim is the General...

Woman Rescued From Forbidden Zone of Costa Rica Volcano

A dramatic rescue operation ended in relief Thursday when authorities found a woman who had ventured into a restricted zone of Costa Rica's treacherous Poás Volcano National Park. The...

Tamales in Costa Rica – A Christmas Tradition

Tamales go deep in Costa Rican culture and they are one of the most accessible ways to tap into your inner Tico, especially during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

From Michigan to Honduras: A Peace Corps Journey in Central America

The Peace Corps recruiter visited our advanced entomology course at Michigan State University in the Fall of 1983. He was young, nervous, but gave a good talk about his...

No Army in Costa Rica: How a 1948 Decision Changed Central America

On December 1, 1948, José Figueres Ferrer, President of the Founding Junta of the Second Republic, officially abolished the Costa Rican army by symbolically tearing down a wall of...

Salvadoran Church Rejects Lifting Mining Ban Suggested by Bukele

The Archdiocese of El Salvador on Sunday rejected the possibility of President Nayib Bukele's government lifting the total ban on mining in the Central American country. The ban, in...

Meet the Anhinga: A Unique Wetland Bird Found in Costa Rica

Today we meet the anhinga, a long-necked bird who’s adept at swimming and spearing fish and is sometimes confused with being a snake. The anhinga’s scientific name, (Anhinga anhinga),...

The U.S. Dollar Decline in Costa Rica: What Does It Mean?

The U.S. dollar has been steadily losing value in Costa Rica. On Thursday, November 28, the buying rate was ₡506.55, and the selling rate was ₡513.17, down slightly from...
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Heavy Rains Trigger Green Alert Across Costa Rica

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a nationwide Green Alert on Friday as Costa Rica prepares for the arrival...

Church Leaders Unite Against Central America Mining Expansion

The recent statement by the Central American Episcopal Secretariat (Sedac) calling for a mining ban in the region aligns...

Cyberattacks on Costa Rican Institutions Raise Concerns

Costa Rica's public and private sectors have come under siege from a wave of cyberattacks, with authorities scrambling to...

Gisele Bündchen spotted with Joaquim Valente in Costa Rica

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen was recently spotted in Costa Rica with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente, as reported by The Daily...

Woman Rescued From Forbidden Zone of Costa Rica Volcano

A dramatic rescue operation ended in relief Thursday when authorities found a woman who had ventured into a restricted...

From Michigan to Honduras: A Peace Corps Journey in Central America

The Peace Corps recruiter visited our advanced entomology course at Michigan State University in the Fall of 1983. He...

The U.S. Dollar Decline in Costa Rica: What Does It Mean?

The U.S. dollar has been steadily losing value in Costa Rica. On Thursday, November 28, the buying rate was...

Latin America News

Latin America Seeks US Support Against China’s Economic Influence

Half a dozen Latin American countries have asked the United States for help in "resisting economic coercion" from China, said José W. Fernández, the...

Nicaragua Faces Criticism Over Expelled Opposition Leaders

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ordered Nicaragua on Tuesday to adopt provisional measures in favor of 115 opposition members due to the country's...

Salvadoran Church Rejects Lifting Mining Ban Suggested by Bukele

The Archdiocese of El Salvador on Sunday rejected the possibility of President Nayib Bukele's government lifting the total ban on mining in the Central...

Arts and Culture

Beans: The Magical Food That Powers Costa Rica

Beans, beans, the magical fruit…remember that little ditty? The more you eat the more you toot, the more you toot the better you feel,...

Ancient Caribbean Bread Casabe Gets UNESCO World Heritage Status

Casabe, an indigenous flatbread made from cassava root, has recently been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This acknowledgment...

Tamales in Costa Rica – A Christmas Tradition

Tamales go deep in Costa Rican culture and they are one of the most accessible ways to tap into your inner Tico, especially during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Environment and Wildlife

Seashell Crisis in Costa Rica Puts Coasts at the Risk of Erosion

A silent crisis is unfolding on Costa Rica's coasts, threatening the natural wealth that defines the nation as an ecological paradise. The massive extraction...

Costa Rica Faces Continued Flooding as Cold Front Persists

Costa Rica continues to grapple with severe flooding as Cold Front No. 3 maintains its grip on the country. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN)...

Meet the Anhinga: A Unique Wetland Bird Found in Costa Rica

Today we meet the anhinga, a long-necked bird who’s adept at swimming and spearing fish and is sometimes confused with being a snake. The...