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Tico Times - June 11, 2026

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Costa Rica Extradites Canadian Fugitive Hiding in Tamarindo

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Costa Rica’s Crucitas Gold Crisis Deepens as Illegal Mining Spreads

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Mexico vs South Africa Headlines World Cup 2026 Opening Day

Five Leading Contenders to Win the 2026 World Cup

Tico Times - June 11, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has opened across North America, bringing the biggest field in tournament history and one of the deepest title races...

Costa Rica Extradites Canadian Fugitive Hiding in Tamarindo

Tico Times - June 11, 2026

A Canadian man wanted in connection with a major drug and firearms case in British Columbia has been extradited from Costa Rica after several...

Costa Rica’s Crucitas Gold Crisis Deepens as Illegal Mining Spreads

Tico Times - June 11, 2026

Costa Rica is facing one of its most difficult environmental and security tests in years as illegal gold mining spreads through Crucitas, a remote...

Mexico vs South Africa Headlines World Cup 2026 Opening Day

The Tico Times - June 11, 2026

After four years of waiting, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, with the biggest and most expanded edition of the tournament in...

Starbucks Adds Protein Cold Foam Drinks Across Costa Rica

Tico Times - June 11, 2026

Starbucks is adding a new line of protein-infused cold beverages to its menu in Costa Rica, bringing the chain’s latest regional drink platform to...

Costa Rica’s Route 27 Sinkhole Repair Still Has No Clear Finish Date

Tico Times - June 11, 2026

Those heading between San José and the Central Pacific will need to keep planning around delays on Route 27, where the permanent repair of...

England Overpowers Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando Friendly

Steven Hodel - June 11, 2026

Costa Rica’s friendly against England began late and ended with a familiar warning for La Sele: there is still a wide gap between Fernando...

Costa Rica Sets National Parks Set Record But One Park Draws Just 26 People

Tico Times - June 10, 2026

Costa Rica's protected areas drew a record 2,970,516 total visits in 2025, a 13.7% increase over the prior year, according to figures attributed to...

US Restricts Visas for Nicaraguan Officials After Brooklyn Rivera’s Death

AFP - June 10, 2026

The US State Department announced Monday that it will restrict visa access for over 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members following the death...