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Costa Rica Forms First Symphony Orchestra With Only Women Performers

Costa Rica now has its first symphony orchestra that consists exclusively of women. The Sistema Nacional de Educación Musical assembled the ensemble as part of an initiative from the...

Thousands Stranded at Sea as Strait of Hormuz Shutdown

In a deepening humanitarian crisis amid escalating Middle East tensions, approximately 20,000 seafarers and 15,000 cruise ship passengers find themselves stranded in the turbulent waters of the Persian Gulf....

Costa Rica Cancels Planned Three-Week Closure of Route 243 Bridge at La Palma

Costa Rican Authorities changed course on road works along Route 243 near La Palma. They canceled the full closure of the section over the Pacuare River that they had...

Burger King Drops Mike Blanco Ad Over Harassment Allegations in Costa Rica

Burger King Costa Rica has cut all professional links with social media influencer Mike Blanco after reports emerged of alleged inappropriate contact with minors. The fast-food chain acted quickly...

UN Documents Killings, Disappearances and Torture by Honduras Security Forces in 2025

Honduras security forces committed serious human rights abuses in 2025 while the country operated under a state of exception, the United Nations human rights office reported Wednesday. The violations...

Drone Video Captures Massive Dolphin Pod Moving Past Drake Bay in Costa Rica

A drone video showing a massive pod of dolphins moving just offshore of Bahía Drake on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to...

Questions Rise Over Visas and Security before FIFA’s 2026 World Cup

Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarized politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of...

Syrian Smuggler Extradited from Costa Rica to Face U.S. Charges

Costa Rica authorities handed over a Syrian national to the United States after his arrest last year on charges of running a human smuggling operation. The man, known by...

Costa Rica Caribbean Community Pushes Sustainable Sportfishing to Protect Jobs and Wildlife

Barra del Colorado’s tourism-fishing sector held a community training session aimed at tightening standards for sportfishing and protecting the fishery that sustains much of the local economy. The workshop...

New York marks 100-day countdown to 2026 World Cup with Empire State lighting

New York's Empire State Building was illuminated in the colors of the flags of 2026 World Cup hosts Mexico, Canada and the United States Tuesday as organizers marked 100...

Nosara Landowners Build Costa Rica’s First Voluntary Biological Corridor

Private landowners in Nosara have begun to register ecological easements that form the country’s first biological corridor created solely through voluntary conservation agreements. The Nosara Civic Association coordinates the...

How the 2026 San José Marathon Affects Visitor Travel in Costa Rica

Organizers expect 5,000 runners from Costa Rica and abroad to hit the streets for the BCR San José Marathon on June 7. The event starts at 5 a.m. from...

JetBlue Sale Has Cheap Fares and Hotel Bundles for Spring Trips to Costa Rica

JetBlue has started a limited-time sale that cuts costs for travelers heading to Costa Rica this spring. The airline targets U.S. departures with one-way tickets starting below $140 to...

Cuba Charges Six in Deadly Boat Clash With Terrorism Offenses

Cuban prosecutors have formally charged six survivors from a U.S.-registered boat intercepted in territorial waters with terrorism offenses, the Attorney General's Office announced. The defendants, all Cuban nationals residing...

Costa Rica Backs Grynspan to Lead United Nations Starting 2027

Costa Rica formally entered former Vice President Rebeca Grynspan into the race for United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday. The government sent a diplomatic note to register her candidacy for...

Nations Revive Plastic Treaty Hopes After Tokyo Talks Signal Progress

Delegates from key nations wrapped up three days of informal discussions in Tokyo on Tuesday, describing the sessions as constructive steps toward reviving a stalled global agreement on plastic...

INCOFER Weighs Monorail Against Tunnel for Direct Link from Airport to Electric Train

Officials from the Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles (INCOFER) are carrying out a feasibility study on how to link the Juan Santamaría International Airport directly to the future electric train...

Celso Gamboa Admits He Met DEA Undercover Agents and Informants

Former Public Security Minister and Supreme Court magistrate Celso Gamboa Sánchez admitted he held at least two meetings with undercover agents and DEA informants. Gamboa made the statement during...

Guatemala Attorney General Porras Fails Bid for Constitutional Court Seat

Guatemala's sanctioned Attorney General Consuelo Porras fell short in her attempt to secure a position on the Constitutional Court, receiving no votes in the Supreme Court's final selection round...

Heavy Military Security Surrounds El Mencho Burial in Mexico

Soldiers, National Guard troops and police formed rings of security around a funeral home and cemetery as the body of alleged Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes,...

Oil Prices Hits Highest Since 2024 as Costa Ricans Brace for Rising Gas Bills

Oil prices kept surging today as markets fear the conflict with Iran will drag on, potentially causing major supply disruptions. The Strait of Hormuz has become hard to navigate...

Costa Rica Closed 2025 with 98.6 Percent Renewable Electricity Generation

Costa Rica generated 98.6 percent of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, marking a strong rebound from the previous year's challenges. The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) Group...

Middle East War Escalates as Iran Targets Gulf States

Israel bombed Tehran and pushed ground troops into Lebanon, while Iran struck the US embassy in Riyadh with drones and hit targets across several Gulf countries, on the fourth...

New Costa Rica Soccer Coach Promises Sacrifice and Discipline

New Costa Rica head coach Fernando Batista pledged hard work, sacrifice and strict discipline as he begins his mission to qualify the national team for the 2030 World Cup....

Panama Canal Monitors Maritime Trade After Iran Conflict

The Panama Canal Authority said Monday it is tracking changes in global shipping patterns after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliation and broader instability in the region....
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Oil Prices Hits Highest Since 2024 as Costa Ricans Brace for Rising Gas Bills

Oil prices kept surging today as markets fear the conflict with Iran will drag on, potentially causing major supply...

Costa Rica Confirms Batista as La Sele’s New Head Coach

The Costa Rican Football Federation has named Argentine Fernando Batista as the new head coach of the national team,...

Nosara Landowners Build Costa Rica’s First Voluntary Biological Corridor

Private landowners in Nosara have begun to register ecological easements that form the country’s first biological corridor created solely...

Nosara Landowners Build Costa Rica’s First Voluntary Biological Corridor

Private landowners in Nosara have begun to register ecological easements that form the country’s first biological corridor created solely...

JetBlue Sale Has Cheap Fares and Hotel Bundles for Spring Trips to Costa Rica

JetBlue has started a limited-time sale that cuts costs for travelers heading to Costa Rica this spring. The airline...

INCOFER Weighs Monorail Against Tunnel for Direct Link from Airport to Electric Train

Officials from the Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles (INCOFER) are carrying out a feasibility study on how to link the...

Oil Prices Hits Highest Since 2024 as Costa Ricans Brace for Rising Gas Bills

Oil prices kept surging today as markets fear the conflict with Iran will drag on, potentially causing major supply...

Cow Wrangling and Camera Trapping in Costa Rica

I had just successfully reviewed the first four of five camera traps in a sleepy little town tucked into...

Costa Rica’s Strong Colon Is Forcing Central Bank Action

The Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) has ramped up its foreign exchange purchases this year to counter the...

Costa Rica’s Dollar Exchange Rate Hits 17-Year Low

The dollar's exchange rate against the colon dropped further today in Costa Rica's foreign currency market, known as Monex....

A Typical Day in Costa Rica From Roosters to Sunset in Manuel Antonio

At my recent high school reunion, one curious ex-classmate asked me to describe a “typical day” for me in...

Latin America News

UN Documents Killings, Disappearances and Torture by Honduras Security Forces in 2025

Honduras security forces committed serious human rights abuses in 2025 while the country operated under a state of exception, the United Nations human rights...

Cuba Charges Six in Deadly Boat Clash With Terrorism Offenses

Cuban prosecutors have formally charged six survivors from a U.S.-registered boat intercepted in territorial waters with terrorism offenses, the Attorney General's Office announced. The...

Guatemala Attorney General Porras Fails Bid for Constitutional Court Seat

Guatemala's sanctioned Attorney General Consuelo Porras fell short in her attempt to secure a position on the Constitutional Court, receiving no votes in the...

Heavy Military Security Surrounds El Mencho Burial in Mexico

Soldiers, National Guard troops and police formed rings of security around a funeral home and cemetery as the body of alleged Jalisco New Generation...

Panama Canal Monitors Maritime Trade After Iran Conflict

The Panama Canal Authority said Monday it is tracking changes in global shipping patterns after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliation and...

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica Forms First Symphony Orchestra With Only Women Performers

Costa Rica now has its first symphony orchestra that consists exclusively of women. The Sistema Nacional de Educación Musical assembled the ensemble as part...

Costa Rica Fashion Week Debuts in Arts Festival Lineup

Costa Rica Fashion Week marks its 25th edition by aligning with the International Arts Festival, blending runway shows with broader cultural offerings for the...

The International Arts Festival Returns to Costa Rica for Its 37th Edition

The International Arts Festival (FIA) returns to San José from March 20 to 29 for its 37th edition. The public event brings more than...

Starbucks adds limited-time MrBeast tie-in drink at select Costa Rica stores

Starbucks stores in Costa Rica are offering the Cannon Ball Drink, a limited-time beverage tied to a partnership with content creator MrBeast. The drink...

Costa Rican Film ‘Todo Puede Cambiar’ Spotlights Youth Trapped in Narcotrafficking Crisis

A new Costa Rican film set to hit theaters next week takes a hard look at how narcotrafficking and contract killings tear through young...

Environment and Wildlife

Drone Video Captures Massive Dolphin Pod Moving Past Drake Bay in Costa Rica

A drone video showing a massive pod of dolphins moving just offshore of Bahía Drake on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula has gone viral on...

Costa Rica Caribbean Community Pushes Sustainable Sportfishing to Protect Jobs and Wildlife

Barra del Colorado’s tourism-fishing sector held a community training session aimed at tightening standards for sportfishing and protecting the fishery that sustains much of...

Nations Revive Plastic Treaty Hopes After Tokyo Talks Signal Progress

Delegates from key nations wrapped up three days of informal discussions in Tokyo on Tuesday, describing the sessions as constructive steps toward reviving a...

Costa Rica Closed 2025 with 98.6 Percent Renewable Electricity Generation

Costa Rica generated 98.6 percent of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, marking a strong rebound from the previous year's challenges. The Instituto...

Costa Rica Turns Sargassum Threat into Resource Opportunity

The massive influx of sargassum along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast has sparked fresh concerns over its effects on local ecosystems, fishing communities, and tourism....