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Costa Rica’s President Seeks Citizen Vote on Reforms

As previously announced, President Rodrigo Chaves confirmed he will seek to call a referendum on several bills being promoted by his administration. During his...

Reviving Panama’s Lost Economic Boom

Among lettuces and sacks of potatoes, Doralicia Moreno, a vendor at Panama's largest market, complains that "customer turnout is minimal" and longs for the...

Guatemalan Anti-Drug Congressman Arrested for Narcotics

A former Guatemalan congressman, who was tasked with combating drug trafficking, was arrested in the United States, where he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking...

Red, White, and Pura Vida! Patriots’ Plane Makes Surprise Visit to Costa Rica

The arrival of the plane was documented by Tomás Cubero, who has been an airplane spotter for 20 years. It is his hobby to...

Panama Faces Uncertain Election Amid Corruption and Crisis

Panama will hold unprecedented elections on Sunday, marked by the challenge to the candidacy of former President Ricardo Martinelli's protégé, the favorite to win...

Guatemala’s Arévalo Slams Corrupt Elite on Labor Day

On Wednesday, the President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, lashed out at those "who enrich themselves at the expense of the people" in an event...
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Panama: A Nation of Contrasts and Opportunity

Panama, a narrow Central American nation holding presidential elections this Sunday, has gained prominence in the regional migration crisis despite its thriving economy driven...

Guanacaste’s La Amistad Bridge to Reopen by July

Repair works on the La Amistad bridge over the Tempisque River in Guanacaste are 15% complete. The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT)...

Costa Rica Drops in World Press Freedom Index 2024

Costa Rica moved from 23rd to 26th place this year in the annual report published by the organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The World Press...