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Uncertainty Dominates Costa Rican Voters Ahead of 2026 Elections

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A new poll from the University of Costa Rica's Center for Political Research and Studies (CIEP-UCR) paints a picture of widespread indecision among Costa...
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Costa Rica U-17 Women’s Team Earns Historic Draw vs Brazil

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Costa Rica's under-17 women's national soccer team marked a milestone in their history with a 1-1 draw against Brazil during the FIFA U-17 Women's...
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Expat Living

Why This U.S. Expat in Costa Rica Chooses Local Over Headlines

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In the weeks leading up to my trip to the US, I scanned several news sites both left-leaning and right-leaning to better inform myself...
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Belize

Belize Signs Safe Third Country Deal with US for Asylum Seekers

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Belize and the United States have sealed a deal that positions Belize as a temporary host for migrants pursuing asylum in the U.S., according...
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Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Shaken by a Quake with No Injuries Reported

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A strong earthquake struck near Quepos late last night, sending tremors across parts of our country and even into our neighbor Panama. The quake,...
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Environment and Wildlife

Scientists Identify New Salamander in Costa Rica’s Highest Peak Ecosystem

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Scientists have identified a new salamander species in the remote páramo of Chirripó National Park, highlighting our country's rich biodiversity and the pressing challenges...
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Costa Rica Joins US-Led Bid for 2031 Women’s Soccer World Cup

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The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica have teamed up to bid for hosting the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. This marks the...
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Environment and Wildlife

Venezuela Sloth Rescue Exposes Wildlife Electrocution Crisis

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Rescuers in Venezuela recently saved a sloth trapped on electrical lines, a scene that played out on social media and drew attention to a...
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Costa Rica Lawmakers Push Bill for Guaranteed Public Beach Access

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A push to keep Costa Rica's beaches open to everyone took a step forward last week when a legislative committee approved a bill requiring...
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Crime

Costa Rica OIJ Arrests Human Trafficking Ring Exploiting Minors

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The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) dismantled a gang dedicated to human trafficking for the sexual exploitation of minors after carrying out 19 simultaneous raids...
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US sanctions Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro

The United States announced on Friday financial sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro for failing to combat drug trafficking, drawing a strong response from...
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Tamarindo Halloween Fest Boosts Local Economy

The coastal town of Tamarindo will host its fourth Halloween Fest from October 29 to November 1, drawing families, athletes, artists, and local business...
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Costa Rica Expat Guide to Creative DIY Home Repairs

My family was recently cleaning up our backyard, tidying up the mass of branches that had been ditched on the property by the local...
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Costa Rica Politics Shaken by Fatal Crash with Eli Feinzaig

A head-on collision on the Bernardo Soto highway in Buenos Aires de Palmares, Alajuela, turned deadly Friday morning, killing Éricka Benavides, advisor to Congressman...
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