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Costa Rica Police Officer Faces U.S. Extradition For Drug Trafficking

The suspects, arrested last month in a coordinated operation, include Michael Corella Amador, a Public Force officer known by the alias Rojo, along with William Iván Ramírez Arguedas, alias...

Trump Pushes MAGA Agenda in Latin America

In a speech in Riyadh in May, President Donald Trump denounced generations of US interventionism, saying the Middle East was only made worse by Americans who fly in "giving...

Costa Rica Faces Yellow Alert as First Cold Front Brings Widespread Rain

Costa Rica remains under a yellow alert nationwide as the first cold front of the season sweeps in, intensifying rainfall and prompting authorities to warn of potential floods and...

The Killers Set to Rock Costa Rica Again in 2026

Rock fans in Costa Rica have reason to mark their calendars. The Killers, the Las Vegas band behind timeless anthems like "Mr. Brightside" and "When You Were Young," will...

Costa Rica’s PLP Confirms Campaign Continues as Feinzaig Recovers

Eliécer Feinzaig, presidential candidate and congressman for the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), was discharged from San José’s Hospital Metropolitano on Friday, one week after a head-on collision in Palmares...

Latin America Shows Resilience Amid US Trade Tariffs

The impact of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump “has been less than expected” in Latin America, said the president of the Development Bank of Latin America...

The Celtic and Christian Beginnings of Halloween Explained

In the United States, Halloween ranks as the second-biggest commercial holiday, pulling in billions each year through costumes, candy and decorations. Here in Costa Rica, the day draws mixed...

Nicaragua Faces UN Scrutiny Over Human Rights Violations and Repression

A panel of United Nations human rights experts pressed the international community on Thursday to take action against Nicaragua's leaders, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, for what they described...

Spine-Tingling Costa Rican Folklore Tales

Some of these legends pack a frightening punch; other tales are downright wacky (i.e. el Macho Chingo).

Costa Rica Democracy Under Threat from Chaves-TSE Conflict

President Rodrigo Chaves has intensified his public feud with the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), drawing sharp rebukes from its leadership and raising alarms about the health of Costa Rica's...

Costa Rica Passes 24/7 Raid Bill to Fight Drug Gangs

Costa Rica's legislature has passed a bill that lets police conduct raids around the clock to tackle rising drug-related killings and gang activity. The measure, approved in its final...

Costa Rica’s Phantom Ox Cart is a Halloween Legend Rooted in History

As October draws to a close, Costa Ricans prepare for Halloween with a mix of modern festivities and age-old tales that echo through rural communities. While carved pumpkins and...

Costa Rica’s Nantipa Named Among Best Resorts by Condé Nast Traveler

Nantipa Resort in Santa Teresa has secured a place among the top 20 resorts in Central America in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks a key...

Costa Rica Expat Back in LA Where Pura Vida Meets Melrose

Use it or lose it. I passed a month speaking zero Spanish and was anxious to get the tongue rolling again. With each passing year I forget a few...

Costa Rica Bans Tattoos and Makeup in Schools

The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has rolled out new guidelines that will reshape how students present themselves in public schools across Costa Rica starting in the 2026 school...

Costa Rica National Parks Face Threats from Tourism and Budget Cuts

Costa Rica's national parks and protected areas face growing threats from budget shortfalls, surging visitor numbers, and climate shifts, according to a recent report from the Universidad Estatal a...

Costa Rica Celebrates Cultural Roots with Masquerade Day Parade

Streets across Costa Rica fill with color and music each October 31 as the nation marks Traditional Masquerade Day, a celebration that honors local heritage and sparks community spirit....

Costa Rica Arrests Three in Murder of European Couple in Quepos

Authorities in Costa Rica arrested three people on Wednesday in connection with the killing of a European couple whose bodies turned up buried on their property in Quepos last...

Shadow Tankers Thrive While U.S. Bombs Drug Boats in Caribbean Waters

While the American military blows up boats it claims are transporting drugs from Venezuela, observers say tankers shipping Venezuelan oil in violation of a US embargo continue to navigate...

Panama’s Indigenous Families Relocate Amid Rising Sea Levels

Panama's government faces mounting pressure to relocate more Indigenous Guna families from low-lying Caribbean islands as sea levels continue to rise, building on the 2024 move of over 1,200...

Docuseries Last Lands Spotlights Panama’s Prison Island Now a National Park

ABC News Live has launched the second season of its docuseries "Last Lands," with an episode that spotlights Coiba Island in Panama. The island, once a notorious penal colony,...

Costa Rica Welcomes Ed Sheeran Back for Loop Tour Show

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will wrap up the Latin American leg of his Loop Tour with a performance in Costa Rica on May 30, 2026. The show takes place...

Delta Partners with Starbucks for Unique Coffee Trip to Costa Rica

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has teamed up with Starbucks to offer a special travel experience that transforms a private charter flight into an airborne coffee lounge. The event, set...

Selva Coral Introduces Costa Rica’s Most Flexible Real Estate Investment Model

Immediate delivery with only 10% down and income generation during peak season South Jacó, Costa Rica – October 2025. While most real estate projects in Costa Rica are still in...

Venezuela Arrests Suspects in Alleged CIA Cell Plotting Attack

Venezuela claimed Monday to have dismantled a CIA-financed cell plotting a false-flag attack on a US warship deployed to the southern Caribbean, as Washington stepped up pressure on Caracas...
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Costa Rica Democracy Under Threat from Chaves-TSE Conflict

President Rodrigo Chaves has intensified his public feud with the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), drawing sharp rebukes from its...

Nicaragua Faces UN Scrutiny Over Human Rights Violations and Repression

A panel of United Nations human rights experts pressed the international community on Thursday to take action against Nicaragua's...

Costa Rica Passes 24/7 Raid Bill to Fight Drug Gangs

Costa Rica's legislature has passed a bill that lets police conduct raids around the clock to tackle rising drug-related...

Costa Rica’s Nantipa Named Among Best Resorts by Condé Nast Traveler

Nantipa Resort in Santa Teresa has secured a place among the top 20 resorts in Central America in Condé...

Costa Rica National Parks Face Threats from Tourism and Budget Cuts

Costa Rica's national parks and protected areas face growing threats from budget shortfalls, surging visitor numbers, and climate shifts,...

Delta Partners with Starbucks for Unique Coffee Trip to Costa Rica

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has teamed up with Starbucks to offer a special travel experience that transforms a private...

Tamarindo Halloween Fest Boosts Local Economy

The coastal town of Tamarindo will host its fourth Halloween Fest from October 29 to November 1, drawing families,...

Costa Rica Expat Guide to Creative DIY Home Repairs

My family was recently cleaning up our backyard, tidying up the mass of branches that had been ditched on...

Costa Rica Residency Backlog Hits 38,000 in October

Immigrants in Costa Rica continue to deal with long waits for their residence cards, known as DIMEX, as the...

Why This U.S. Expat in Costa Rica Chooses Local Over Headlines

In the weeks leading up to my trip to the US, I scanned several news sites both left-leaning and...

Expat Guide to Bilingual Schools in Guanacaste Costa Rica

When my wife and I moved to Costa Rica we were gloriously young and childless. Needless to say, childhood...

Latin America News

Trump Pushes MAGA Agenda in Latin America

In a speech in Riyadh in May, President Donald Trump denounced generations of US interventionism, saying the Middle East was only made worse by...

Latin America Shows Resilience Amid US Trade Tariffs

The impact of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump “has been less than expected” in Latin America, said the president of the...

Nicaragua Faces UN Scrutiny Over Human Rights Violations and Repression

A panel of United Nations human rights experts pressed the international community on Thursday to take action against Nicaragua's leaders, Daniel Ortega and Rosario...

Shadow Tankers Thrive While U.S. Bombs Drug Boats in Caribbean Waters

While the American military blows up boats it claims are transporting drugs from Venezuela, observers say tankers shipping Venezuelan oil in violation of a...

Panama’s Indigenous Families Relocate Amid Rising Sea Levels

Panama's government faces mounting pressure to relocate more Indigenous Guna families from low-lying Caribbean islands as sea levels continue to rise, building on the...

Arts and Culture

The Killers Set to Rock Costa Rica Again in 2026

Rock fans in Costa Rica have reason to mark their calendars. The Killers, the Las Vegas band behind timeless anthems like "Mr. Brightside" and...

The Celtic and Christian Beginnings of Halloween Explained

In the United States, Halloween ranks as the second-biggest commercial holiday, pulling in billions each year through costumes, candy and decorations. Here in Costa...

Spine-Tingling Costa Rican Folklore Tales

Some of these legends pack a frightening punch; other tales are downright wacky (i.e. el Macho Chingo).

Costa Rica’s Phantom Ox Cart is a Halloween Legend Rooted in History

As October draws to a close, Costa Ricans prepare for Halloween with a mix of modern festivities and age-old tales that echo through rural...

Costa Rica Celebrates Cultural Roots with Masquerade Day Parade

Streets across Costa Rica fill with color and music each October 31 as the nation marks Traditional Masquerade Day, a celebration that honors local...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Shaken by a Quake with No Injuries Reported

A strong earthquake struck near Quepos late last night, sending tremors across parts of our country and even into our neighbor Panama. The quake,...

Scientists Identify New Salamander in Costa Rica’s Highest Peak Ecosystem

Scientists have identified a new salamander species in the remote páramo of Chirripó National Park, highlighting our country's rich biodiversity and the pressing challenges...

Venezuela Sloth Rescue Exposes Wildlife Electrocution Crisis

Rescuers in Venezuela recently saved a sloth trapped on electrical lines, a scene that played out on social media and drew attention to a...

What Camera Traps Miss Chasing Jaguars in Costa Rica

Five years ago, I began my journey using camera traps in wildlife monitoring projects in Costa Rica. A few years after that I began...

Costa Rica’s Blue Carpet event unites Leaders for Ocean Innovation and Tourism

On Friday, the Costa Rican Fishing Federation (FECOP) held the second edition of La Alfombra Azul, an event created to celebrate innovation, science, and...