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Cuba Children’s Heart Hospital Faces Hard Choices as Fuel Crisis Deepens

Doctors at Cuba’s main pediatric cardiac hospital are facing heartbreaking dilemmas as a U.S.-imposed fuel blockade puts even more pressure on the island’s fragile health system: which children receive...

Christina Aguilera Gives Rare Glimpse Into Family Life in Costa Rica

Pop icon Christina Aguilera is giving fans a rare and heartwarming window into her life as a mom, sharing a video recap of her family's recent visit to Costa...

Growing Old in Costa Rica as an Expat and Immigrant

There are no readily available numbers for the number of foreigners, meaning non-Ticos, who die in Costa Rica each year. Between drownings, car crashes, drug overdoses, homicides, and just...

Maduro Son Calls Charges Unlikely to Be Dropped in U.S. Drug Case

Nicolás Maduro’s son said that he trusts the U.S. legal system even as he called the case against his father tainted by what he described as an illegal capture....

Gauff Storms Into Miami Open Final With Dominant Display

Coco Gauff powered into the Miami Open final on Thursday with one of her sharpest performances of the tournament, overwhelming Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-1 in a semifinal that turned...

Costa Rica to Accept 25 Deportees From the US Each Week

Costa Rica’s new migration agreement with the United States is starting to look less like a one-off diplomatic gesture and more like a regular pipeline. After the deal was...

Costa Rica shuttles to Bocas del Toro run daily with WiFi and border help

Travelers heading from Costa Rica to Panama’s Bocas del Toro islands now rely on shuttle services that run twice daily. The comfortable vehicles come equipped with onboard Wi-Fi, air...

What Costa Rica Taught Me About Loving a Reliable Truck

I love my truck more than you love your vehicle. I’m not a car guy. I never have been. I always owned used vehicles from my teens to my...

Costa Rica Faces Growing Calls to Restrict Social Media Use Among Children

A landmark jury decision in California is sending shockwaves through the global tech industry, and its ripple effects are now being felt in Costa Rica, where momentum is building...

El Salvador Rescues 16 Ecuadorian Fishermen Lost in Pacific Waters

El Salvador’s Navy rescued 16 Ecuadorians whose vessel caught fire a week ago in Pacific waters near the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador’s Navy reported. The boat had departed from the...

Costa Rica Puma Makes Miraculous Recovery

A puma survived a vehicle collision in La Fortuna de San Carlos and returned to the wild after officials provided veterinary care. The incident took place on March 9...

Costa Rica Tourism Chamber Calls for Central Bank Rate Cuts

The National Chamber of Tourism pressed the Central Bank of Costa Rica to lower its policy rate as the industry struggles with competitiveness. Canatur sent a letter to bank...

Rybakina Rallies into Miami Open Semifinals and Sets Up Blockbuster Clash

Elena Rybakina produced the headline result at the Miami Open, fighting back from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 and book her place in the...

Yard House Opens First International Restaurant in Costa Rica

Yard House opened its first restaurant outside the United States in Costa Rica. The U.S. chain selected the country for its international expansion and set up shop at the...

Costa Rica Travel Bookings Rise as U.S. Flyers Act Before Costs Climb

Travel demand to Costa Rica is rising right now in a way that reflects more than seasonal patterns. It also shows how travelers are reacting to uncertainty. Concerns about...

Costa Rica Police Find Underground Illegal Gold Mining Storage Site

Costa Rican police uncovered a hidden underground storage facility packed with equipment used for illegal gold mining during weekend operations in Cerro Conchuditas, in Cutris de San Carlos, near...

Panama to Begin Resettlements for Indio River Reservoir Next Year

The public agency that operates the waterway plans to build a 4,600-hectare reservoir on the Indio River, west of the existing route, to store water and protect canal operations...

Costa Rica Migration Chief Admits No Plan for US Migrant Deal

Confusion over Costa Rica’s new agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants grew Tuesday as the director of migration said his office has received no details and...

Miami Open Upset as Martin Landaluce stuns Sebastian Korda

Spain’s Martin Landaluce produced the biggest surprise at the Miami Open, saving a match point and rallying past Sebastian Korda 2-6, 7-6(6), 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals in Miami....

Monteverde Reserve Caps Daily Visitors with Online Timed Entry System

Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve now requires visitors to book timed-entry tickets through a new reservation system. The change took effect to limit daily numbers and safeguard the trails as...

Costa Rica President Elect Laura Fernández Backs US Migration Deal

President-elect Laura Fernández defended Costa Rica’s new migration agreement with the United States on Tuesday, arguing that the deal gives the country flexibility while deepening cooperation with a key...

Colombian Military Aircraft Crash in Putumayo Kills 66

A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in the southern department of Putumayo on March 23, killing at least 66 people...

Costa Rica Hotels Expect High Occupancy for Easter Week

Costa Rica’s hotel sector is heading into Easter week with strong expectations, projecting average occupancy of 75% nationwide for the March 27 to April 5 holiday period. The forecast...

How Costa Rica Cattle Ponds Support Birds Deer and Other Wildlife

Cattle ranching has been interwoven into the fabric of Guanacaste for centuries. Historically, enormous haciendas employed sabaneros, Tico cowboys, to raise cattle on the sparsely populated land. Recent history...

Humanitarian aid flotilla arrives in crisis-hit Cuba

The first boat in a flotilla carrying medical supplies, food, and solar panels arrived in Cuba on Tuesday to help the island as a U.S.-imposed fuel blockade worsens its...
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Cuba Criticizes Costa Rica’s Diplomatic Downgrade, Citing U.S. Pressure

Cuba accused Costa Rica of acting under U.S. pressure after the Central American nation closed its embassy in Havana...

Costa Rica Reviews Tourist Vaccination Rules After Measles Cases

Costa Rica is weighing whether to require proof of measles vaccination from some incoming travelers as health officials respond...

Costa Rica Named Best Nature Destination at Forbes Travel Awards 2026

Costa Rica added another international tourism accolade this week after being named Best Nature Destination at the inaugural Forbes...

Costa Rica shuttles to Bocas del Toro run daily with WiFi and border help

Travelers heading from Costa Rica to Panama’s Bocas del Toro islands now rely on shuttle services that run twice...

Costa Rica Tourism Chamber Calls for Central Bank Rate Cuts

The National Chamber of Tourism pressed the Central Bank of Costa Rica to lower its policy rate as the...

Costa Rica Travel Bookings Rise as U.S. Flyers Act Before Costs Climb

Travel demand to Costa Rica is rising right now in a way that reflects more than seasonal patterns. It...

Monteverde Reserve Caps Daily Visitors with Online Timed Entry System

Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve now requires visitors to book timed-entry tickets through a new reservation system. The change took...

What Costa Rica Taught Me About Loving a Reliable Truck

I love my truck more than you love your vehicle. I’m not a car guy. I never have been....

New Costa Rica Rules Could Void Shareholder Meeting Decisions

Under Costa Rica law, several types of powers of attorney can be granted to allow one person to represent...

Puriscal Is Becoming a Top Place to Live and Invest in Costa Rica

In the hills southwest of San José, Puriscal has steadily become one of Costa Rica’s most appealing places for...

Missing U.S. Tourist Found Dead in Costa Rica River

Costa Rican authorities have confirmed the death of a missing U.S. tourist whose body was found in a river...

Latin America News

Cuba Children’s Heart Hospital Faces Hard Choices as Fuel Crisis Deepens

Doctors at Cuba’s main pediatric cardiac hospital are facing heartbreaking dilemmas as a U.S.-imposed fuel blockade puts even more pressure on the island’s fragile...

Maduro Son Calls Charges Unlikely to Be Dropped in U.S. Drug Case

Nicolás Maduro’s son said that he trusts the U.S. legal system even as he called the case against his father tainted by what he...

El Salvador Rescues 16 Ecuadorian Fishermen Lost in Pacific Waters

El Salvador’s Navy rescued 16 Ecuadorians whose vessel caught fire a week ago in Pacific waters near the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador’s Navy reported. The...

Panama to Begin Resettlements for Indio River Reservoir Next Year

The public agency that operates the waterway plans to build a 4,600-hectare reservoir on the Indio River, west of the existing route, to store...

Colombian Military Aircraft Crash in Putumayo Kills 66

A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in the southern department of Putumayo on March 23,...

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica Faces Growing Calls to Restrict Social Media Use Among Children

A landmark jury decision in California is sending shockwaves through the global tech industry, and its ripple effects are now being felt in Costa...

What to Expect During Easter in Costa Rica

Few weeks on the Costa Rican calendar carry the weight of Easter (Semana Santa). Easter week in this Catholic country is not simply a...

Costa Rica’s Felipe Pacheco Heads to 98th Academy Awards

The 32-year-old Costa Rican music editor is making history tonight as the first person from his country ever nominated for an Academy Award. There...

Picnic Festival 2026 Opens in Heredia with Sunshine and Live Music

The Picnic Festival opened its 2026 edition yesterday, at the Centro de Eventos Pedregal in Belén de Heredia. Sunny skies and temperatures near 29...

Costa Rican Kombucha Culture Hits U.S. West Coast Stores

Kombucha Culture, the top kombucha producer in Costa Rica and Central America, now sells its canned drinks at select stores in Southern California and...

Environment and Wildlife

How Costa Rica Cattle Ponds Support Birds Deer and Other Wildlife

Cattle ranching has been interwoven into the fabric of Guanacaste for centuries. Historically, enormous haciendas employed sabaneros, Tico cowboys, to raise cattle on the...

Costa Rica Appeal Warns Puerto Viejo Pier Could Damage Coral Reef

A new environmental appeal is challenging official approval for the proposed Puerto Viejo Neighborhood Pier in Talamanca, arguing that the project could damage coral...

Costa Rica Steps Up Holy Week Patrols Against Poaching and Wildlife Trafficking

Costa Rican authorities will launch a nationwide Holy Week operation aimed at protecting wildlife and national parks during one of the busiest travel periods...

Scientists Confirm Critical Migratory Corridor Between Cocos Island and Osa Peninsula

In a major advancement for marine conservation, the One Ocean Worldwide Coalition (OOWC), in collaboration with Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC)...

Costa Rica Camera Trap Records Birds Far Beyond Their Expected Range

It’s safe to say I probably like camera trapping a little too much. My work is dedicated to that one activity. My social media...