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Former Costa Rica President Óscar Arias Addresses Revoked U.S. Visa

Former Costa Rican President and Nobel Laureate Óscar Arias held a press conference to address the revocation of his U.S. visa. Arias stated that he had no knowledge of...

U.S. Revokes Visa of Ex-President Óscar Arias, Celebrated Nobel Laureate

The U.S. government has revoked the visa of former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, as of April 1, 2025, amid escalating tensions with China...

Asian Migrants Escape Costa Rican Shelter Amid U.S. Deportation Crisis

Six Asian migrants deported by the United States escaped two weeks ago from the shelter where they were confined in Costa Rica, waiting for another country to receive them,...

Costa Rica Probes Carbon Monoxide Levels in Miller Gardner’s Hotel Death

The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) is probing whether carbon monoxide poisoning caused the death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner on March 21 in a hotel room at Arenas del Mar...

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Eruptions Escalate, Triggering Orange Alert

Eruptions at Poás Volcano in Costa Rica have intensified since early Monday, with the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reporting multiple significant events. At 12:54 a.m....

Avianca Launches Daily San José-Miami Flights to Boost Costa Rica Travel

Avianca Airlines has rolled out two new routes to improve air travel options to and from Costa Rica, connecting the Central American nation with key destinations in the United...

Costa Rica Hotel Cancellations Surge Following Miller Gardner’s Death

The tragic death of Miller Gardner at a local resort has led to an unprecedented surge in hotel cancellations throughout the Manuel Antonio region. Miller, the son of former...

Jakub Mensik Upsets Novak Djokovic to Win 2025 Miami Open Men’s Final

In an exciting end to the 2025 Miami Open, 19-year-old Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic defeated tennis legend Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at Hard Rock...

Costa Rica Retreat Under Scrutiny After Tragic Fatal Heart Attack

Costa Rican authorities completed their investigation into the death of U.S. tourist Lauren Levis, who died in a hotel in August 2024 while using iboga, a potent naturally occurring...

Costa Rica Seizes 1.2 Tons of Cocaine in a Pacific Ocean Drug Bust

Costa Rican police seized 1.2 metric tons of cocaine and arrested three Nicaraguan nationals during an operation in the Pacific Ocean, the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) reported. The...

Former Panamanian President Evades Prison, Heads to Managua

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli will leave the Nicaraguan embassy on Monday, where he has been taking refuge to evade a prison sentence for money laundering, and will travel...

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Sends Ash Plume Skyward in Latest Eruption

Last night the Poás Volcano in Costa Rica erupted once again, sending a plume of ash and gas approximately 1,000 meters above its crater. The event was reported by...

How Climate Change is Reshaping Costa Rica: New Data and Future Trends

GREEN FOOTPRINTS: How will we adapt to global warming here?

The Thrilling and Dangerous Reality of Motorcycles in Costa Rica

They roar through the barrio at all hours, muffler optional. They show up suddenly in my side view mirror at an askew angle when I am driving, before cutting...

Sabalenka Triumphs Over Pegula to Win The 2025 Miami Open Women’s Title

Today the Hard Rock Stadium buzzed with excitement as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faced off against No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the women’s singles final of the Miami...

Fugitive Honduran General Vásquez Claims Military Support

Honduran General Romeo Vásquez, a fugitive from justice, boasted this Saturday of having the support of police and military personnel from his country in a message sent to various...

Costa Rican Patacones Are A Culinary Treat with Roots in Colonial History

If the idea of smashing green plantains into crispy disks doesn’t immediately sound appetizing, you might not realize you’re missing out on patacones—a beloved Costa Rican treat that’s as...

Alzheimer’s Cases in Costa Rica Set to Surge 400% by 2050, Experts Warn

At 72, María Vargas can no longer recall her grandchildren’s names. She’s one of over 30,000 Costa Ricans living with Alzheimer’s disease today—a number that could balloon to more...

Miami Open 2025: Djokovic Breaks Records, Mensik Stuns

Tennis fans were treated to a rollercoaster of drama and brilliance as the Miami Open 2025 semifinals locked in, setting the stage for an exciting weekend at Hard Rock...

Costa Rica Tackles Digital Divide with AI and 5G Plans

Costa Rica is stepping into the technological frontier with its embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G connectivity, positioning itself as a regional leader amid a global race for...

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Sees Intensifying Eruptions, Raising Concerns

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano erupted forcefully sending an ash column 300 meters into the sky, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI). This followed an earlier eruption that...
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Guatemala Rejects Jailed Journalist Zamora’s Appeal

Guatemala's Supreme Court rejected on Thursday an appeal by journalist José Rubén Zamora to reverse the order that sent...

Avianca Launches Daily San José-Miami Flights to Boost Costa Rica Travel

Avianca Airlines has rolled out two new routes to improve air travel options to and from Costa Rica, connecting...

Costa Rica Tackles Digital Divide with AI and 5G Plans

Costa Rica is stepping into the technological frontier with its embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G connectivity, positioning...

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Eruptions Escalate, Triggering Orange Alert

Eruptions at Poás Volcano in Costa Rica have intensified since early Monday, with the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of...

Avianca Launches Daily San José-Miami Flights to Boost Costa Rica Travel

Avianca Airlines has rolled out two new routes to improve air travel options to and from Costa Rica, connecting...

Barrio Dogs: The Street-Smart Canines of Costa Rica

In a quiet neighborhood in Costa Rica, a daily drama unfolds when local street dogs leave unwelcome deposits outside...

30 Years in Costa Rica and Heading to a High School Reunion

I am planning on attending my high school reunion this year, which means I will be seeing people I...

Latin America News

Fugitive Honduran General Vásquez Claims Military Support

Honduran General Romeo Vásquez, a fugitive from justice, boasted this Saturday of having the support of police and military personnel from his country in...

Nicaragua Slams Costa Rica’s “Colonialist” Stance in SICA Dispute

Nicaragua’s Foreign Minister, Valdrack Jaentschke, has accused Costa Rica of adopting a “colonialist and usurping attitude” within the Central American Integration System (SICA), escalating...

Guatemala Rejects Jailed Journalist Zamora’s Appeal

Guatemala's Supreme Court rejected on Thursday an appeal by journalist José Rubén Zamora to reverse the order that sent him back to jail two...

Arts and Culture

Costa Rican Patacones Are A Culinary Treat with Roots in Colonial History

If the idea of smashing green plantains into crispy disks doesn’t immediately sound appetizing, you might not realize you’re missing out on patacones—a beloved...

Guatemala Hosts Literary Festival Amid Free Speech Crackdowns

More than 60 authors from 15 countries will converge on Guatemala to confront the "turbulent times" facing Central America, debating freedom of expression, migration,...

Costa Rica’s Medical Marijuana Rollout: Legal Relief or Just a Loophole?

Last month, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health approved a regulation to facilitate the sale of “medical cannabis products” aka weed, ganja, grass, mota,...

Environment and Wildlife

How Climate Change is Reshaping Costa Rica: New Data and Future Trends

GREEN FOOTPRINTS: How will we adapt to global warming here?

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Sees Intensifying Eruptions, Raising Concerns

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano erupted forcefully sending an ash column 300 meters into the sky, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI). This...

How Climate Change Could Devastate Banana Farming in Costa Rica

Climate change could slash the area suitable for banana production in Costa Rica by 60% by 2080, threatening one of the country’s key agricultural...