Voters across the country headed to polling stations today to select the next president and reshape the Legislative Assembly. The election drew 3.7 million eligible participants who chose among...
After two hundred or so articles mostly focused on wildlife for the Tico Times, I’ve written about most of the more well-known species that are walking, swimming, and flying...
Thousands of inmates across Costa Rica cast their ballots on Sunday, February 1, during the presidential and legislative elections, as authorities set up polling stations inside prisons to uphold...
Costa Ricans elect a president this Sunday, with ruling-party candidate Laura Fernández the clear favorite, buoyed by promises of a tough crackdown on crime that her rivals say would...
Citizens formed long queues at the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) offices across our country in the days leading up to the national elections. People waited to collect or renew...
Elena Rybakina captured her first Australian Open title on Saturday, outlasting world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a tense three-set final that showcased the best of women's tennis. The...
The U.S. Department of Justice's declassification of the Epstein files has uncovered repeated references to Costa Rica, with our country cited 324 times across emails, phone logs, and court...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said football is growing “exponentially” in Nicaragua, a country he visited ahead of a Concacaf congress on Sunday and where boxing and baseball have traditionally...
Chile’s president-elect, José Antonio Kast, visited El Salvador’s mega-prison for gang members on Friday and asked President Nayib Bukele for “cooperation” to improve security in Chile’s prisons. Visits to...
New rules for visa-exempt tourists heading to the United States may drive away millions of visitors and hit the country's economy hard. A recent study points to potential drops...
In her living room, Priscilla Herrera safeguards, alongside Vaquita, her mixed-breed dog, hundreds of ballots for Sunday’s elections in Costa Rica, where citizens are entrusted with helping ensure the...
With national elections set for February 1, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has stepped up reminders that only the physical cédula de identidad qualifies as valid identification at polling...
Five presidential candidates faced off in the final televised debate on Thursday night, laying out their visions for tackling Costa Rica's pressing challenges in security, the economy, and public...
Over 30 Costa Rican artists have released a video titled "Voces por la democracia" to speak out against authoritarian threats facing the country. The release comes during the final...
Venezuela's National Assembly has passed a landmark reform to its hydrocarbons law, marking a significant shift toward opening the country's vast oil reserves to private and foreign investors. The...
Panama’s Supreme Court on Thursday annulled the concession under which the Hong Kong company CK Hutchison operated two ports on the Panama Canal, a decision rejected by the firm...
President Rodrigo Chaves has put a hold on publishing a decree that sets clear limits on what general practitioners can do in Costa Rica. The move comes after months...
Amazon confirmed that its latest round of job cuts has reached Costa Rica, where the company operates one of its largest hubs outside the United States. The reductions form...
A Russian family sent from the United States to Costa Rica under shifting U.S. immigration rules continues to navigate legal and personal challenges almost a year later. The family,...
Mauren Jiménez cleans houses and cares for sick patients to make ends meet. In her spare time, the 54-year-old community leader does work most people avoid: helping families in...
Costa Rica holds its position as the most expensive destination in Central America for travelers, with average daily costs per person reaching $138. This figure places the country well...
The Central Bank of Costa Rica has set a deadline for three older coin denominations to leave everyday use. Starting July 1, 2026, the old designs of the ₡5,...
Nicaragua has convicted the historic Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce, a former economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, on corruption charges and confiscated his assets, the Nicaraguan government said on...
Conservative candidate Laura Fernández has increased her chances of winning Costa Rica’s presidency in the first round next Sunday, according to a poll released Tuesday night. Fernández, the ruling...
Costa Rica draws praise for its fresh foods, active habits, and solid public health network. But a shift toward heavier weights threatens that picture. Overweight and obesity now touch...
Chile’s president-elect, José Antonio Kast, visited El Salvador’s mega-prison for gang members on Friday and asked President Nayib Bukele for “cooperation” to improve security...
Venezuela's National Assembly has passed a landmark reform to its hydrocarbons law, marking a significant shift toward opening the country's vast oil reserves to...
Nicaragua has convicted the historic Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce, a former economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, on corruption charges and confiscated his assets,...
In her living room, Priscilla Herrera safeguards, alongside Vaquita, her mixed-breed dog, hundreds of ballots for Sunday’s elections in Costa Rica, where citizens are...
Authorities in southern Costa Rica are investigating the illegal hunting of endangered wild pigs after the carcasses of ten animals were discovered last Wednesday...
