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Messi’s Inter Miami will play its first MLS final against Müller’s Whitecaps

On a magical night in front of their fans, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami thrashed New York City 5–1 on Saturday and advanced to the first MLS (Major League Soccer)...

Costa Rica’s Puriscal Hosts Annual Chicharrones Festival

Crowds gather in the central park here as the Feria del Chicharrón kicks off its 2025 edition, drawing locals and visitors to sample the region's signature pork dishes. The...

Trump Warns Venezuela Airspace is Completely Closed as Tensions Escalate

United States President Donald Trump warned this Saturday that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be considered completely closed, in the context of an escalating confrontation with leftist...

Honduras Votes in High-Stakes Presidential Election Amid Trump Threats

Hondurans are electing a president this Sunday in a tightly contested vote held under pressure from United States President Donald Trump, who urged voters to back right-wing candidate Nasry...

Nicaragua moves 40 political prisoners to house arrest amid US pressure

The Nicaraguan government placed 40 political prisoners under house arrest on Saturday, at a time when pressure from the United States is mounting against it and its main ally...

EU to Send First Observer Mission for Costa Rica’s 2026 Elections

The European Union has agreed to send an observer mission to monitor the country's national elections for the first time, marking a new step in international oversight of the...

Costa Rica and US Seize 4.4 Tons of Cocaine in Pacific Operation

Costa Rican and U.S. authorities completed a joint maritime operation that led to the seizure of 4.4 tons of cocaine, dealing a substantial hit to drug trafficking networks operating...

Trump Announces Pardon for Convicted Former Honduran President Hernández

President Donald Trump declared on Friday that he plans to grant a full pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras serving a 45-year sentence in the...

Avianca Flight Disruptions Hit Costa Rica and All Central America

Colombian airline Avianca announced today that software issues in its Airbus A320 aircraft will cause major flight interruptions across its network, including key routes in Central America. The carrier...

Miguel Herrera Opens Up on Costa Rica’s Heartbreaking World Cup Miss

Mexican coach Miguel Herrera returned home after a tough stint with the Costa Rican national team, sharing his raw thoughts on the squad's inability to qualify for the 2026...

In Memory of Carlos Alvarado Valverde: A Highly Regarded Authority on Costa Rican Security

Carlos Alvarado Valverde, former director of the Coast Guard, former head of the Costa Rican Drug Control Institute (ICD), and respected security analyst, died Thursday at the age of...

Fans Upset Over Last-Minute Changes to Bad Bunny’s Costa Rica Show Setup

Fans of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny expressed frustration this week after organizers announced last-minute alterations to the stage setup for his upcoming concert in Costa Rica. The addition...

US Dollar Exchange Rate Hits Record Low in Costa Rica’s Monex Market

The U.S. dollar continued its slide against the colón yesterday, closing at ₡493.47 in the Monex market, marking the lowest level in nearly two decades. This drop extends a...

Latin America Poverty Falls to Record Low in 2024 but Inequality Remains Stark

Poverty in Latin America fell by 2.2 percentage points in 2024 compared to the previous year and now affects 25.5% of the population, the lowest level since comparable data...

Costa Rica Faces Escalating Gender Violence Crisis, Ombudsman Warns

Costa Rica's Ombudsman has sounded the alarm on a deepening crisis of violence against women, with femicides hitting a peak not seen in over a decade. The warning came...

Trump Endorsement Shakes up Honduras Presidential Race

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has gotten directly involved in Honduras’s presidential elections by openly backing right-wing businessman Nasry Asfura, just four days before the general...

El Niño Causes Massive Coral Die-Off at Costa Rica’s Isla del Caño

Scientists report that the 2023-2024 El Niño event delivered a severe blow to coral reefs around Isla del Caño, one of Costa Rica's key marine protected areas. The warming...

Update: Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens – Again!

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) reported that Route 32 in Zurquí has reopened. This vital road, the main connection between the Central Valley and the Caribbean...

Thanksgiving in Costa Rica Through a Tico Kitchen

Wondering where I was going to get the pan drippings for the gravy and mashed potatoes I agreed to make for an expat Thanksgiving this year, I starting thinking...

Landslides Prompt Closure of Costa Rica’s Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí

Transit Police shut down Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí early this morning after landslides dumped debris onto the highway amid ongoing heavy rains. The move came as a precaution...

How To Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey With Cornbread and Pecan Stuffing in Costa Rica

If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Costa Rica, the basics of a good turkey don’t change: crisp skin, juicy meat and lots of gravy. What does change is the setting...

Nighttime Closures Set for Costa Rica Highway This Weekend Amid Overpass Work

Drivers on Costa Rica's busy General Cañas Highway face temporary full closures over three nights starting this Friday as crews install beams for a new overpass tied to a...

How Latin America Is Adapting to Trump’s New Pressure

Latin America is navigating a minefield of economic and military threats following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Some leaders have pushed back, others have yielded, and a...

Costa Rica Jaguar Caught on Camera Trap in Guanacaste Forest

The forest that I visit in person isn’t the same place my camera traps record. When I’m physically there it takes all of ten minutes of hiking before I...

U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Issues Security Alert Due To Rising Crime Threats

The U.S. Embassy here released a security alert, warning its citizens about a spike in crimes targeting foreigners across our country. Officials pointed to recent cases of property theft,...
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Costa Rican Officials Clarify Leaked Air Safety Report as Preliminary and Erroneous

Costa Rican transport officials moved quickly to address a leaked report from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that...

Dollar Hits 17-Year Low in Costa Rica as Tourism Feels the Pinch

Costa Rica's tourism industry is under pressure yet again as the US dollar exchange rate on the Monex market...

Landslides Prompt Closure of Costa Rica’s Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí

Transit Police shut down Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí early this morning after landslides dumped debris onto the highway...

US Dollar Exchange Rate Hits Record Low in Costa Rica’s Monex Market

The U.S. dollar continued its slide against the colón yesterday, closing at ₡493.47 in the Monex market, marking the...

Update: Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens – Again!

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) reported that Route 32 in Zurquí has reopened. This vital road,...

Landslides Prompt Closure of Costa Rica’s Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí

Transit Police shut down Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí early this morning after landslides dumped debris onto the highway...

Nighttime Closures Set for Costa Rica Highway This Weekend Amid Overpass Work

Drivers on Costa Rica's busy General Cañas Highway face temporary full closures over three nights starting this Friday as...

How To Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey With Cornbread and Pecan Stuffing in Costa Rica

If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Costa Rica, the basics of a good turkey don’t change: crisp skin, juicy meat...

Costa Rica Expat Struggles with Food Issues in the US

Confession time: I miss my Tico diet. Basic, almost boring, it is made up primarily of beans, eggs, tomatoes,...

Costa Rica Forecasts 40,000 Starlink Subscriptions by 2030

Costa Rica's telecommunications regulator forecasts that satellite internet connections will hit 40,000 by 2030, with Starlink leading the charge....

How Hollywood Gets Costa Rica Wrong – And Ticos Set It Right

I recently watched the original Jurassic Park for the first time. I had often heard the movie was based...

Latin America News

Trump Warns Venezuela Airspace is Completely Closed as Tensions Escalate

United States President Donald Trump warned this Saturday that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be considered completely closed, in the context of...

Honduras Votes in High-Stakes Presidential Election Amid Trump Threats

Hondurans are electing a president this Sunday in a tightly contested vote held under pressure from United States President Donald Trump, who urged voters...

Nicaragua moves 40 political prisoners to house arrest amid US pressure

The Nicaraguan government placed 40 political prisoners under house arrest on Saturday, at a time when pressure from the United States is mounting against...

Trump Announces Pardon for Convicted Former Honduran President Hernández

President Donald Trump declared on Friday that he plans to grant a full pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras serving...

Latin America Poverty Falls to Record Low in 2024 but Inequality Remains Stark

Poverty in Latin America fell by 2.2 percentage points in 2024 compared to the previous year and now affects 25.5% of the population, the...

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica’s Puriscal Hosts Annual Chicharrones Festival

Crowds gather in the central park here as the Feria del Chicharrón kicks off its 2025 edition, drawing locals and visitors to sample the...

Fans Upset Over Last-Minute Changes to Bad Bunny’s Costa Rica Show Setup

Fans of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny expressed frustration this week after organizers announced last-minute alterations to the stage setup for his upcoming concert...

Thanksgiving in Costa Rica Through a Tico Kitchen

Wondering where I was going to get the pan drippings for the gravy and mashed potatoes I agreed to make for an expat Thanksgiving...

How To Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey With Cornbread and Pecan Stuffing in Costa Rica

If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Costa Rica, the basics of a good turkey don’t change: crisp skin, juicy meat and lots of gravy. What...

National Espresso Day Contrasts with Costa Rica’s Chorreador Tradition

People across the world today mark National Espresso Day (yes, it has its own day), recognizing the quick, strong coffee pull that originated in...

Environment and Wildlife

El Niño Causes Massive Coral Die-Off at Costa Rica’s Isla del Caño

Scientists report that the 2023-2024 El Niño event delivered a severe blow to coral reefs around Isla del Caño, one of Costa Rica's key...

Costa Rica Jaguar Caught on Camera Trap in Guanacaste Forest

The forest that I visit in person isn’t the same place my camera traps record. When I’m physically there it takes all of ten...

Viral Video Shows Chimpanzee Smoking at Chinese Zoo

A video showing a chimpanzee smoking a cigarette at a zoo in southern China has spread rapidly online, raising concerns about animal welfare and...

Moderate Quake Off Puntarenas Coast Shakes Central Costa Rica

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit off Costa Rica's Pacific coast on Saturday afternoon, according to Oviscori. The tremor occurred at 12:41 p.m. local time, centered...

How Costa Rica’s Latest Climate Plan Protects Coasts and Cuts Emissions

Costa Rica has submitted its updated climate plan to the United Nations, setting new goals to protect and restore coastal wetlands as part of...