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Panama Condemns Iran Seizure of Panamanian Flagged Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Tico Times - April 23, 2026

Expat Living

Living in Costa Rica Then and Now After 35 Years

Environment and Wildlife

Remembering the Devastating Costa Rican Earthquake That Reshaped Limon

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Developers Challenge Court Ruling Halting Tourism Project in Papagayo

Air Transat to Start Direct Quebec City Flights to Costa Rica

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Air Transat will add a new nonstop route between Quebec City and Costa Rica starting December 15, giving travelers a direct link from Jean...

Ortega says Trump has a mental breakdown over war in the Middle East

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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump is suffering from a mental breakdown after launching, alongside Israel, the war in...

Costa Rica Cracks Down on Unauthorized Tours and Illegal Park Entry

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Costa Rica will begin enforcing new fines on April 30 against people who enter national parks and other protected wild areas through illegal access...

Costa Rica Releases New Collectible Coin Honoring Arenal Volcano

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Costa Rica will release a new ₡25 coin on Wednesday that pays tribute to Arenal Volcano, putting one of Alajuela’s best-known landmarks into the...

Costa Rica Sees Increase in Reckless Driving Cases on Major Highways

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Costa Rican prosecutors are warning about a rise in reckless driving on some of our country’s busiest roads, saying the pattern is feeding more...

UN Aid Targets Food and Water Crisis Across Central American Dry Corridor

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The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has released $10.5 million to help communities in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador prepare for severe...

Costa Rica Could Face Sharp Rise in Chronic Disease Cases

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Costa Rica is a country that tends to punch above its weight in health outcomes. With a life expectancy of more than 80 years...

Costa Rica Backs Panama in Escalating China Shipping Dispute

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Panama announced yesterday it will sanction a Chinese consortium for alleged breaches on a canal-related infrastructure project as detentions of Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese...

Costa Rica Police Arrest 19 Nicaraguans in Crucitas Gold Mining Sweep

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Costa Rican police detained 19 Nicaraguan nationals in irregular migratory status during operations in Crucitas de Cutris over the past week, in the latest...