A motorcyclist became an unexpected hero last Monday in Escazú, Costa Rica, when he rescued a driver from a burning car following a dangerous overtaking maneuver and subsequent crash.
The...
Central America is heading to the Paris 2024 Olympics with more than 40 athletes but without high expectations, carrying a rather unpromising track record: two gold medals in 128...
The Constitutional Chamber has mandated the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) to intervene in ongoing works affecting mangroves and wetlands in the Lagarto River estuary at Sámara Beach,...
Several environmental organizations requested the urgent intervention of the National Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA) after learning about the resignation of its executive president, Heiner Mendez.
They pointed out...
Hand in hand, Andrea and Fiorella attend an improvised mass in the garage of a house in San Salvador. There they say they don't fear being discriminated against by...
Today we meet the yellow-headed caracara, a fairly new resident of Costa Rica that has an intimate relationship with another, far larger species of wildlife.
The yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima)...
The Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), Pedro Vaca, expressed his concern about the increase in the number of complaints from...
The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) has announced that it is formulating a National Biogas Strategy. The use of residues from pineapple and coffee production would be key...
The National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), the Ministry of Finance, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), and the State of the Nation agree that social gaps...
Roger Ureña Hidalgo, owner of Finca Santa Teresa, and Ricardo Calderón and sons, owners of the Café Don Cayito brand, won first place in the recent edition of the...
Costa Rica is home to one species of sea snake, the yellow-bellied sea snake. These snakes are highly venomous, pelagic, and ovoviviparous. Let’s get into the details. The yellow-bellied...
An American official said Tuesday that repatriations of undocumented US-bound migrants will start from Panama "in the coming weeks" following an agreement reached with the Central American country's new president. Jose...
Many visitors come to Costa Rica looking for adventure and adrenaline, ready to explore and venture into the wild. Driven by this bold spirit, many end up entering different...
The Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewerage (AyA), the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock have initiated a water sampling program in the northern...
Despite Costa Rica's impressive 2-1 victory against Paraguay on Tuesday evening, it wasn't enough to see La Sele progress to the knockout stages, as Brazil and Colombia played out...
The new president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, promised on Monday to prevent his country from serving as a transit point for migrants crossing the Darién jungle on their...
Costa Rica defeated an already eliminated Paraguay 2-1 on Tuesday in their final Group D match of the 2024 Copa América, but it wasn't enough to secure a spot...
The right-wing José Raúl Mulino assumes the presidency of Panama this Monday with the promise of stopping, with the help of the United States, the passage of migrants through...
Costa Rica is bracing for heavy rains throughout the remainder of the week, influenced by a new tropical wave and the indirect effects of Hurricane Beryl. The National Meteorological...
Thousands of Costa Ricans marched through the streets of San José for Pride 2024. Participants walked along Paseo Colón in defense of the rights of the LGBT population, through...
An American official said Tuesday that repatriations of undocumented US-bound migrants will start from Panama "in the coming weeks" following an agreement reached with the...
The Constitutional Chamber has mandated the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) to intervene in ongoing works affecting mangroves and wetlands in the Lagarto...
Several environmental organizations requested the urgent intervention of the National Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA) after learning about the resignation of its executive...
