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Costa Rica’s La Vuelta returns with international teams and a descent into San Isidro

Every December Costa Rica celebrates its strong bicycling roots with La Vuelta, a 10-stage cycling race that challenges riders with its mix of hill...

Vote recount in Honduras advances amid mistrust and Trump reprisals

In a warehouse the size of two basketball courts, hundreds of people are manually reviewing the votes that will decide the winner of Honduras’s...

US Halts Diversity Visa Program Following Deadly Campus Attacks

The United States government has stopped its diversity visa program in response to recent shootings at two top universities. Officials point to the suspect's...

Costa Rica Approves U.S. Coast Guard Boats for 2026 Anti-Drug Operations

Lawmakers in Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly have given the green light for up to 195 U.S. Coast Guard vessels to access the country's ports...

Guatemala Dismantles Los Moisés Migrant Smuggling Network Targeting US Border

Guatemalan officials arrested 14 people tied to a migrant smuggling operation aimed at the United States, striking a blow to illegal crossings in Central...

Costa Rica Snake Prevention Tips for Homes and Gardens

Wanting to be close to nature is probably among the top five reasons that many folks from other countries cite when they decide to...

Hyatt Place Cariari Set to Open in Costa Rica

Heredia will soon welcome a new addition to its hospitality scene with the opening of the Hyatt Place Cariari/Convention Center. The project, backed by...

Honduras Sticks with Nighttime Border Shutdowns, Complicating Travel for Visitors

Travelers heading to Honduras face ongoing hurdles at land borders, where officials shut down crossings each night. The country's immigration service halts operations for...

How does Trump’s blockade affect Venezuela’s oil?

A U.S. blockade on oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela would likely trigger a steep drop in exports, with experts estimating reductions of up...

Costa Rica Biologists Identify New Insect Species in Museum Collections

Biologists at the University of Costa Rica have uncovered 16 new species of leafhoppers after examining insect collections that sat untouched in museums for...
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Salvadoran Gang Sentences Spark Debate in Costa Rica Amid Security Alliance

Salvadoran prosecutors have secured convictions against 248 members of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, resulting in prison terms that stretch into centuries for some...

Children Fill Costa Rica’s National Stadium for Annual Christmas Fiesta

The National Stadium in San José transformed into a hub of holiday cheer yesterday, as thousands of children from across our country gathered for...

Pre-Columbian Treasures to Be Saved Before Costa Rica’s New Airport Build

Authorities in Costa Rica plan to recover archaeological artifacts from the site of the proposed Southern Zone International Airport in Palmar Sur de Osa....

Emiliana Arango Rises as Latin American Tennis Leader at Australian Open

For years, Latin American tennis followers have turned to a handful of familiar names when scanning Grand Slam draws for women’s singles contenders. Brazil’s...