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Trump Warns Venezuela Airspace is Completely Closed as Tensions Escalate

Tico Times - November 30, 2025

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Honduras Votes in High-Stakes Presidential Election Amid Trump Threats

Latin America

Nicaragua moves 40 political prisoners to house arrest amid US pressure

Costa Rica

EU to Send First Observer Mission for Costa Rica’s 2026 Elections

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US Dollar Exchange Rate Hits Record Low in Costa Rica’s Monex Market

The U.S. dollar continued its slide against the colón yesterday, closing at ₡493.47 in the Monex market, marking the lowest level in nearly two...

Latin America

Latin America Poverty Falls to Record Low in 2024 but Inequality Remains Stark

Poverty in Latin America fell by 2.2 percentage points in 2024 compared to the previous year and now affects 25.5% of the population, the...

Crime

Costa Rica Faces Escalating Gender Violence Crisis, Ombudsman Warns

Costa Rica's Ombudsman has sounded the alarm on a deepening crisis of violence against women, with femicides hitting a peak not seen in over...

Honduras

Trump Endorsement Shakes up Honduras Presidential Race

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The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has gotten directly involved in Honduras’s presidential elections by openly backing right-wing businessman Nasry Asfura, just...

Environment and Wildlife

El Niño Causes Massive Coral Die-Off at Costa Rica’s Isla del Caño

Scientists report that the 2023-2024 El Niño event delivered a severe blow to coral reefs around Isla del Caño, one of Costa Rica's key...

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Update: Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens – Again!

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) reported that Route 32 in Zurquí has reopened. This vital road, the main connection between the...

Arts and Culture

Thanksgiving in Costa Rica Through a Tico Kitchen

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Wondering where I was going to get the pan drippings for the gravy and mashed potatoes I agreed to make for an expat Thanksgiving...

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Landslides Prompt Closure of Costa Rica’s Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí

Transit Police shut down Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí early this morning after landslides dumped debris onto the highway amid ongoing heavy rains. The...

Arts and Culture

How To Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey With Cornbread and Pecan Stuffing in Costa Rica

If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Costa Rica, the basics of a good turkey don’t change: crisp skin, juicy meat and lots of gravy. What...

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Nighttime Closures Set for Costa Rica Highway This Weekend Amid Overpass Work

Drivers on Costa Rica's busy General Cañas Highway face temporary full closures over three nights starting this Friday as crews install beams for a...

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Trump Warns Venezuela Airspace is Completely Closed as Tensions Escalate

United States President Donald Trump warned this Saturday that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be considered completely closed, in the context of...

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Honduras Votes in High-Stakes Presidential Election Amid Trump Threats

Hondurans are electing a president this Sunday in a tightly contested vote held under pressure from United States President Donald Trump, who urged voters...

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Nicaragua moves 40 political prisoners to house arrest amid US pressure

The Nicaraguan government placed 40 political prisoners under house arrest on Saturday, at a time when pressure from the United States is mounting against...

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EU to Send First Observer Mission for Costa Rica’s 2026 Elections

The European Union has agreed to send an observer mission to monitor the country's national elections for the first time, marking a new step...

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