The sanctions against Murillo and Moncada block their assets that fall under US jurisdiction and prevent American persons and entities from doing business with them.
President Alvarado expressed his hope that the 2019 Gold Cup games in Costa Rica will “perhaps open the door to do even more,” a suggestion that the country could someday be the main venue for the tournament.
Hundreds of Central American migrants who tried to force through a Mexican police blockade into the United States retreated to a nearby camp Monday after US border agents pushed them back with tear gas and rubber bullets.
The event will feature live music and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Toucan Rescue Ranch, whose mission is to "rescue, rehabilitate and when possible, release Costa Rican wildlife."
