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Costa Rica Receives 135 Deported Migrants Amid Flawed Reception

Costa Rica recently became the latest destination for a group of 135 deported migrants—including 65 minors—from the United States. The flight, which departed from San Diego, California, arrived at...

American Airlines Adds New Direct Flights to Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport

Guanacaste International Airport (also known as Liberia International Airport), a member of the VINCI Airports network, announced increased operations from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Philadelphia International Airport...

How Central America Turned Into US Deportation Centers

With migrants locked in a hotel where they plead for "help" from windows or in shelters in precarious border zones, Central America, from where thousands flee poverty and violence...

U.S. Revokes Visas of Two Costa Rican Lawmakers Amid Controversy

The U.S. visas of Congresswomen Johana Obando and Cynthia Córdoba of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) were revoked.  Both legislators received an email from the U.S. Embassy in Costa...

Recherche Fine Home Furnishings Announces Retirement Sale

What is Recherché? Recherché is a French word that means exquisite, rare, or sought after. Collins Dictionary states: “If you describe something as recherché, you mean that it is...

Health Authorities Sound Alarm Over Dengue in Costa Rica

Costa Rica started off 2025 with fewer dengue fever cases compared to last year, according to data from the Ministry of Health. However, authorities are worried about the severity...

Costa Rica Approves Medical Cannabis Sales in Major Healthcare Shift

The Ministry of Health approved a new regulation that will facilitate the sale of medical cannabis products to help patients who urgently need them to treat their health conditions....

US Deports Hundreds of Asian Migrants to Panama Jungle Shelter

About a hundred migrants deported by the United States to Panama, mostly Asians, were placed this Wednesday in a shelter in the inhospitable Darién jungle, where they must wait...

New Repatriation Measures: Costa Rica Prepares for U.S. Deportees Arrival

Costa Rica will receive a group of deported migrants from the United States, with Foreign Minister Arnoldo André outlining the government’s plan for their processing and repatriation. André stated...

Costa Rica’s President Vetoes Law Promoting Low-Cost Regional Flights

In a bold move Tuesday morning, President Rodrigo Chaves vetoed the proposed law aimed at boosting low-cost flights between Costa Rica and its Central American neighbors. The veto, issued...

The Reality of Moving to Costa Rica: A Family’s 3-Month Cultural Experiment

File this one under Clueless Gringos. I read an article recently about a young couple living in the far northern US who adopted a young child of “Costa Rican...

My Top 5 Dangers When Exploring the Costa Rican Jungle

The best part of my job consists of making my way through the forest, usually alone, often a few kilometers from the nearest person, and reviewing camera traps which...

Costa Rica Enhances Fiscal Transparency and Exits EU Blacklist

The European Union confirmed that Costa Rica has been removed from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. The EU established this list in December 2017 as part...

Panama Faces Humanitarian Challenge as US Deportees Seek Freedom

"We are not safe in our country," reads a rudimentary handwritten sign in English shown this Tuesday by women at the window of a hotel in Panama City, where...

Honduras President Castro Reverses Course on US Drug Trafficking Treaty

The leftist government of Honduras agreed with the Trump administration to maintain the drug trafficker extradition treaty, ten days before the country was set to execute its threat to...

Costa Rica Partners with U.S. to Repatriate Undocumented Immigrants

Costa Rica announced that it will collaborate with the United States to repatriate 200 undocumented immigrants to their home countries, joining Panama and Guatemala in a regional effort. According...

Costa Rica Water Crisis: Talamanca Battles Drought & Old Infrastructure

The Talamanca region, known for its natural beauty and protected areas, today faces a complex reality due to a severe water shortage. The history of this canton dates back...

Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica Face Electrocution Risks

Howler monkeys, native to Costa Rica, are increasingly threatened by human activity. Traditionally known for swinging from branch to branch using their tails, these monkeys are now often seen...

When Helping A Friend Sell His Car In Costa Rica Goes Wrong

An old friend was about to leave Costa Rica for good. He sold his house, his other property, all of his possessions except his car. He called me on...

Brazilian Teen Fonseca Makes History With Argentina Open Tennis Victory

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca became the 10th youngest champion in ATP Tour history when he swept past home hope Francisco Cerundolo in the final of the Argentina Open on Sunday....

Volaris Adds New Direct Flights From Florida To Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica, the ultra–low–cost airline, announced new routes connecting Costa Rica with Orlando and Miami in the United States, as well as Guadalajara and Tulum in Quintana Roo,...
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Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica Face Electrocution Risks

Howler monkeys, native to Costa Rica, are increasingly threatened by human activity. Traditionally known for swinging from branch to...

Costa Rica Receives 135 Deported Migrants Amid Flawed Reception

Costa Rica recently became the latest destination for a group of 135 deported migrants—including 65 minors—from the United States....

Honduras President Castro Reverses Course on US Drug Trafficking Treaty

The leftist government of Honduras agreed with the Trump administration to maintain the drug trafficker extradition treaty, ten days...

Costa Rica’s President Vetoes Law Promoting Low-Cost Regional Flights

In a bold move Tuesday morning, President Rodrigo Chaves vetoed the proposed law aimed at boosting low-cost flights between...

When Helping A Friend Sell His Car In Costa Rica Goes Wrong

An old friend was about to leave Costa Rica for good. He sold his house, his other property, all...

Costa Rica Corporate Reporting Guide For Expat Business Owners

As has been indicated previously, in Costa Rica, corporations and many other entities, have the obligation of reporting the...

Foreign Buyers Drive Costa Rican Mountain Town Land Prices Up

San Gerardo de Rivas is a small, traditional Costa Rican town situated high in the valley of the Chirripó...

Latin America News

How Central America Turned Into US Deportation Centers

With migrants locked in a hotel where they plead for "help" from windows or in shelters in precarious border zones, Central America, from where...

US Deports Hundreds of Asian Migrants to Panama Jungle Shelter

About a hundred migrants deported by the United States to Panama, mostly Asians, were placed this Wednesday in a shelter in the inhospitable Darién...

Panama Faces Humanitarian Challenge as US Deportees Seek Freedom

"We are not safe in our country," reads a rudimentary handwritten sign in English shown this Tuesday by women at the window of a...

Arts and Culture

Starbucks Invests $11 Million in Costa Rica to Open New Coffee Shops

Starbucks is set to invest approximately $11 million over the next five years in Costa Rica, fueling the opening of at least 15 new...

The Art City Tour Returns to San José with “For the Love of Chepe”

The Art City Tour (ACT) returns to San José with the event “For the Love of Chepe” (“Por Amor a Chepe”), inviting the public...

Local Restaurant Wars Show Costa Rica Business Reality

Competition is good, right? It is arguably what most drives the capitalist system. An open marketplace of goods and services, for the buyer to...

Environment and Wildlife

My Top 5 Dangers When Exploring the Costa Rican Jungle

The best part of my job consists of making my way through the forest, usually alone, often a few kilometers from the nearest person,...

Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica Face Electrocution Risks

Howler monkeys, native to Costa Rica, are increasingly threatened by human activity. Traditionally known for swinging from branch to branch using their tails, these...

Historic Cypress Trees Cut Down in Costa Rica After Foreign Resident’s Lawsuit

The iconic cypress trees that adorned the streets of San Rafael de Heredia, particularly in the residential area of El Tirol, were cut down...