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Nicaragua releases 38 people who celebrated Maduro’s capture, NGO says

Nicaragua’s government, led by the married couple Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, has released 38 detainees who celebrated on social media the capture of...

Why Costa Rica Traffic Fines Feel Out of Proportion on Rural Roads

I once got a speeding ticket for going about 30 kph over the posted speed limit on the Costanera Sur highway near Jacó. While...

Cerundolo Upsets Rublev to Reach Australian Open Fourth Round

Argentine Francisco Cerundolo delivered a strong performance to knock out Russian Andrey Rublev in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday, getting...

Stan Wawrinka Bows Out Gracefully After Final Australian Open Run

In a poignant end to his long association with the tournament he won in 2014, 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka was defeated by ninth seed Taylor...

Can a New Supermax Prison Slow Costa Rica’s Gang Violence

Last year I wrote an article suggesting that Costa Rica build a maximum security prison like the one in El Salvador. The idea was...

Guatemala Gang Violence Surge Exposes Security Weaknesses

The recent spike in gang violence in Guatemala has exposed weaknesses in the country’s security apparatus, but it has also fueled allegations of a...
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