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Cosmetic Dermatology in Costa Rica

With the opening of its third clinic in Uvita Tabush strengthens its growth in the country and consolidates its position as a reference in clinical and cosmetic dermatology in Latin...

Costa Rica’s Wildfire Crisis: Chira Island Battling Uncontrolled Blaze

Over 286 hectares have been consumed since last Sunday, the 24th, by a forest fire that broke out on Chira Island, located near Puerto Palito. Forest firefighters from the...

Nicaragua to Establish Nuclear Medicine Center with Russian Support

The government of Nicaragua announced on Tuesday that it plans to build, with support from Russia, a Nuclear Medicine Center specialized in cancer treatment and in the training of...

Costa Rica’s Valiant Effort Falls Short in 3-1 Loss to Argentina

The Argentina National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 3-1 in a friendly match played yesterday at the United Airlines Field at the Memorial Coliseum in the city of Los...

El Salvador’s War on Gangs Fuels Human Rights Crisis

El Salvador's two-year state of emergency has created a spiraling human rights crisis, Amnesty International said Wednesday, calling the country's war on gangs "disproportionate". In March 2022, President Nayib Bukele...

Costa Ricans Resort to Loans for Basic Necessities

According to the International Center for Economic Policy for Sustainable Development (CINPE), 25% of those who request loans do so to cover basic needs such as the purchase of...

Discovering the Elusive Helmeted Iguana in Costa Rica

Years ago, while doing research on the green iguana and black spiny-tailed iguana, I came across another species of iguana that calls Costa Rica home, the helmeted iguana. The...

UN Urges Costa Rica to Ban Oil Exploration and Exploitation

The United Nations office in Costa Rica has issued a letter urging congressmen to vote in favor of the bill declaring the country free of oil exploration and exploitation. According...

Costa Rica Eases Driving License Rules for Tourists and Expats

Good news for expats: the Legislative Assembly has passed a bill in its initial reading, aiming to amend the timeframe during which foreigners holding tourist or transit visas can...

El Salvador’s Talcigüines: Whipping Sinners in Holy Week

On Monday, seventy devils whipped every person they encountered in the central square of an agricultural town in El Salvador to "punish" them for their sins, in a centuries-old...

Argentina Closes US Mini-Tour Against Costa Rica

Three months before defending their crown in the Copa America, Argentina will face Costa Rica on Tuesday to close a mini-tour of friendlies in the United States that serves...

Starbucks Costa Rica Embraces Eco-Friendly Practices in Four Newly Certified Stores

Starbucks announced the certification of its first four Greener Stores in Costa Rica. Through this initiative, it aims to reduce global carbon emissions, water usage, and waste sent to...

How is Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Costa Rica?

One of the busiest weeks of the year is here in Costa Rica, the much anticipated week of Semana Santa. Holy Week is considered to be one of the...

Weathering the Heat: Reflections on Climate Change in Costa Rica

Is it hot enough for you? Can we blame this blazing heat on the little boy? You know– El Niño? The first year I lived in Costa Rica we...

Helicopter Rescue for Tourist in Costa Rica Canyon

On Saturday, the Costa Rican Red Cross received an alert indicating that a Spanish tourist was trapped in one of the canyons of the La Palma ravine, near the...

Cocos Island Bolsters Marine Defense with Cutting-Edge Radar Installation

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has installed a new radar in Cocos Island National Park, as part of the Marine Protection System for the Cocos Marine Conservation...

US reopens immigration office in the capital of Honduras

The United States has taken a significant step towards facilitating legal immigration by reopening its immigration office in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. The announcement, made by the U.S....

Indigenous Guatemalans Celebrate Equinox with Ancient Mayan Ball Game

Dressed in shorts, a sash, and bare-chested, members of indigenous cultural groups commemorated the March equinox this Saturday with a tournament of the ancestral Mayan ball game in a...

Two Honduran Generals Detained Upon Return from Testifying in Favor of Ex-President Hernández

Two active-duty Honduran generals who testified in favor of former President Juan Orlando Hernández in a New York trial, where he was found guilty of drug trafficking, were arrested...
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Helicopter Rescue for Tourist in Costa Rica Canyon

On Saturday, the Costa Rican Red Cross received an alert indicating that a Spanish tourist was trapped in one...

Costa Rica Launches Nationwide Measles Vaccination Campaign for Children

The Ministry of Health, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will...

El Salvador’s War on Gangs Fuels Human Rights Crisis

El Salvador's two-year state of emergency has created a spiraling human rights crisis, Amnesty International said Wednesday, calling the...

Costa Rica Birding: Meet the Crane Hawk

Today we meet the crane hawk, the double-jointed bird of prey with piercing red eyes that is somehow both...

How is Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Costa Rica?

One of the busiest weeks of the year is here in Costa Rica, the much anticipated week of Semana...

Helicopter Rescue for Tourist in Costa Rica Canyon

On Saturday, the Costa Rican Red Cross received an alert indicating that a Spanish tourist was trapped in one...

Costa Rica Braces for Above-Average Cyclone Season in 2024

The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) issued weather forecasts for the country. The 2024 cyclone season will be more active...

Tech Maven’s Journey: From Concrete Jungles to Costa Rica Paradise at The Scarlet Villas

In the midst of a global pandemic, where uncertainty loomed, one American woman decided to take a leap of...

Former U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Tragically Drowns on Costa Rican Beach

Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Roger Pardo Maurer tragically passed away on a Costa Rican beach after being...

Exploring Costa Rica’s Thriving Gym Culture: A Personal Journey

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Latin America News

Nicaragua to Establish Nuclear Medicine Center with Russian Support

The government of Nicaragua announced on Tuesday that it plans to build, with support from Russia, a Nuclear Medicine Center specialized in cancer treatment...

El Salvador’s War on Gangs Fuels Human Rights Crisis

El Salvador's two-year state of emergency has created a spiraling human rights crisis, Amnesty International said Wednesday, calling the country's war on gangs "disproportionate". In...

Chilean Tennis Star Nicolas Jarry: The Unsung Hero of the Miami Open 2024

Nicolas Jarry, the Chilean tennis prodigy, has made significant strides at the Miami Open 2024, captivating the audience with his remarkable skills and determination....

Arts and Culture

Costa Ricans Resort to Loans for Basic Necessities

According to the International Center for Economic Policy for Sustainable Development (CINPE), 25% of those who request loans do so to cover basic needs...

How is Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Costa Rica?

One of the busiest weeks of the year is here in Costa Rica, the much anticipated week of Semana Santa. Holy Week is considered...

Costa Rica Enters Top 20 in World Happiness Report

Costa Rica has reason to celebrate as the Central American nation entered the top 20 happiest countries in the world, according to the latest...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica’s Wildfire Crisis: Chira Island Battling Uncontrolled Blaze

Over 286 hectares have been consumed since last Sunday, the 24th, by a forest fire that broke out on Chira Island, located near Puerto...

Discovering the Elusive Helmeted Iguana in Costa Rica

Years ago, while doing research on the green iguana and black spiny-tailed iguana, I came across another species of iguana that calls Costa Rica...

UN Urges Costa Rica to Ban Oil Exploration and Exploitation

The United Nations office in Costa Rica has issued a letter urging congressmen to vote in favor of the bill declaring the country free...