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No Signs of Slowing for Deadly Panama Jungle Route to US

Migration to the United States through the Darién jungle, on the border between Panama and Colombia, is not going to stop, despite Washington's new...

Water Crisis at the Panama Canal: A Fight for Survival

The Panama Canal is desperately searching for water to avoid running dry, as reduced rainfall due to climate change and the El Niño phenomenon...

Panama’s 2024 Presidential Race Takes Shape with 10 Candidate

Ten candidates qualified to vie for the presidency of Panama, meeting a deadline that set the stage for the May 2024 elections, the Electoral...

Migrant Numbers Surging in Panama

The number of migrants passing through Panama on their way to the United States is surging, far outpacing the record numbers reached in 2022....

Former Panamanian President Convicted of Money Laundering

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, who aspires to return to power in 2024, was sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for money laundering...

Massive Seizure: Six Tons of Shark Fins Intercepted in Panama

Police in Panama seized more than six tons of shark fins bound for Asia on Thursday, arresting five people in connection to the illegal...
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Gisele Bündchen: Finding Peace in Costa Rica

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen recently spoke to CBS’ correspondent Lee Cowan, whom she invited to her home in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. During the interview, Bündchen...

Starlink Cleared for Costa Rica Launch, Bridging Digital Divide

Starlink, the groundbreaking satellite Internet service birthed by tech expert Elon Musk, has been greenlit to operate in Costa Rica by the Superintendence of...

Costa Rica’s Sloths Take Center Stage on “60 Minutes”

This Sunday, CBS's legendary news magazine "60 Minutes" launches its remarkable 56th season at 7:30 p.m. ET with a special focus on the lush...

Costa Rica Declares National State of Emergency Over Migrant Surge

The government of Costa Rica announced a state of national emergency on Tuesday in response to the dramatically increasing number of migrants crossing its...