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Costa Rica in the Panama Papers leak

Most of the dozens of Costa Rican individuals and firms mentioned in the Panama Papers have not been directly accused of criminal activity, but media outlets and the Solís administration have been quick to suggest that some of their activities point toward attempts to avoid paying taxes in Costa Rica.

Former Limón judge sentenced to jail for aiding drug traffickers

Former judge Rosa Elena Gamboa was arrested two years ago on suspicion that she influenced at least two cases involving alleged drug traffickers in 2011 and 2012.

Brazil’s Rousseff condemns ‘coup’ as judge blocks Lula

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff got as far as giving her predecessor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a hug after swearing him in as her new cabinet chief before a federal judge suspended the nomination.

Brazilians protest as Lula, under investigation, gets Cabinet position

In a recorded call released Wednesday, Rousseff told Lula that she was sending the papers confirming his ministerial role “in case of need.”

FIFA wants former officials, including Costa Rica’s Eduardo Li, to pay back millions

FIFA on Wednesday sought tens of millions of dollars in damages from the "sordid" officials facing charges in the United States over mass bribery scandals that have rocked world football.

Lula is the big test for Petrobras prosecutors

The worries for Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seem to have no end.

Brother of Guatemala’s ex-VP Roxana Baldetti, 12 others arrested for fraud

The brother of Guatemala's former Vice President Roxana Baldetti and 12 others were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fraud involving contracting an Israeli company to clean up a polluted lake, police said.

Honduras gets new anti-corruption commission

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – The Organization of American States on Monday established an ambitious new corruption-fighting commission in Honduras aimed at replicating the success of a similar, U.N.-backed body in Guatemala that brought down that country's government.

Costa Rica police chief accused of illegally detaining US expats subject to court-ordered restrictions

For the next six months, OIJ chief Solano and another suspect must sign in with the prosecutor’s office every 15 days, stay away from witnesses and victims, not interfere with the investigation, and maintain their current residence.

Thousands attend anti-corruption march against Honduras president

The demonstration marked the fifth Friday in which protesters have hit the streets of Tegucigalpa calling for President Juan Orlando Hernández to go.
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Jannik Sinner Wins Miami Open 2026 to Complete Historic Sunshine Double

Jannik Sinner won the 2026 Miami Open on Sunday, defeating Czech 21st seed Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the men's final at Hard Rock...

Israel Defends Blocked Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Sepulchre

Netanyahu stating there was “no bad intention” after preventing a Catholic Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre enters Costa Rica’s public conversation...

Guatemalan Court Halts Construction of Maximum-Security Prison

A Guatemalan appeals court provisionally suspended construction of the El Triunfo maximum-security prison on Saturday, one day after President Bernardo Arévalo laid the first...

Costa Rica Marks Palm Sunday with Crowds at Cartago Basilica

Palm Sunday brought large crowds to Cartago on Sunday as Catholics gathered at the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles for Masses, blessings...