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Equine serum tested in COVID-19 patients at 18 Argentine health centers

Costa Rica began testing a similar treatment in humans last week, with the first results expected in a few weeks, according to authorities.

No more Messi? Lionel Messi left out of Argentina squad for friendlies

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—Barcelona star Lionel Messi was left out of the first post-World Cup Argentina squad announced on Friday ahead of four upcoming friendlies.

Argentina starts talks with ‘vulture’ creditors

Argentina's new government began negotiations with hedge fund creditors Monday, amid reports it wants them to write off up to a quarter of their bonds to settle a long-running dispute.

Argentina eyes debt deal with US investors

Argentina's President Mauricio Macri said he hoped for a "reasonable agreement" with the country's foreign creditors when he re-launches negotiations over billions of dollars of debt with U.S. investors Wednesday.

New government, same claim over Falklands in Argentina

Argentina's new conservative government affirmed on Sunday that it will continue to press the country's claims to the Falkland Islands, which Britain insists that it owns.

Dakar Rally opening stage cancelled due to weather

Poor weather forced the cancellation Sunday of the opening stage of the Dakar Rally across Argentina and Bolivia.

Argentina’s Macri spars with Venezuela in first trip abroad

Argentine President Mauricio Macri, in his first trip abroad since assuming office, inserted himself into an international dispute by calling for the release of prisoners in Venezuela that human rights groups say are being held for political reasons.

Argentine peso loses 30 percent of value after controls lifted

The Argentine peso lost 30 percent of its value on Thursday after the new pro-business government scrapped the foreign exchange restrictions introduced by its leftist predecessors.

Argentina announces end of forex restrictions

Argentina said Wednesday it will eliminate the foreign exchange restrictions that have propped up the official value of the peso since 2011, setting up a potentially painful devaluation.

Mauricio Macri overcame privilege to become Argentina president

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina's new President Mauricio Macri was dismissed by rivals as a spoiled elitist, but tapped frustration with the sinking economy to put an end to 12 years of left-wing rule.

Argentina central bank president quits under pressure from Macri

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina Central Bank President Alejandro Vanoli resigned Wednesday under pressure from President-elect Mauricio Macri, who plans to remove currency controls with reserves standing at a nine-year low.

US-trained bankers tapped for new Argentine Cabinet

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina's President-elect Mauricio Macri has named U.S.-educated bankers and executives to key posts in a Cabinet he vows will revive the economy, local news media reported Wednesday.

Macri wins election in Argentina, vows market reforms

His rivals dismissed him as a spoiled elitist, but ex-football executive Mauricio Macri gathered allies from diverse political forces to persuade Argentines to vote him in as their new president Sunday.

Pro-market Macri likely new president of Argentina: exit polls

Exit polls for the presidential elections in Argentina on Sunday showed a likely win for pro-market leader Mauricio Macri, heralding an end to 12 years of leftist government.
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The Forensic Tool Costa Rica Lacks in Its Fight Over Illegal Gold Mining

A forensic technique Brazilian federal police are using to trace illegally mined Amazon gold points to a capability Costa Rica has conspicuously lacked in...

Costa Rica Raises Volcano Alert as Mudflow Risk Increases

Costa Rica has raised the activity level at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano to “precaution” following a sustained increase in eruptions and volcanic mudflows....

Watching the 2026 World Cup Final in a Costa Rica Dive Bar

Since moving to Costa Rica in 1990, I have not missed a World Cup final. I've watched them from a bar, from a friend's...

New 12.5% US Tariff Hits Costa Rican Exports — Here’s What’s Exempt

An additional United States tariff of 12.5% on certain Costa Rican goods took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time today, at the same moment...