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Costa Rica Sunday Soccer Matches Unite Barrios in Weekly Fútbol Ritual

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La cancha, el césped, the pitch — call it what you want — the soccer field is the heart of many barrios and small...
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El Salvador

El Salvador Indefinite Re Election Sparks Surge in Exiles

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The fact that it was expected didn’t make it any less harsh. The newly approved indefinite presidential re-election in El Salvador pushes back the...
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Costa Rica

Costa Rica Residents Protest Demolition of Homes in Avellanas

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The Municipality of Santa Cruz demolished five structures built on Avellanas Beach, within the 50-meter public zone of the maritime-terrestrial area. In a video...
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Guatemala

Guatemala Nears Verdict in Case of 41 Girls Killed in 2017 Shelter Fire

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A Guatemalan court began on Tuesday the final hearing in the trial of seven former officials over the deaths of 41 girls in a...
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Costa Rica

IMF Forecasts Costa Rica to Outpace Most Central American Economies

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Costa Rica is projected to experience solid economic growth in 2025, with forecasts pointing to a moderate slowdown but still strong performance compared to...
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Costa Rica’s Capital San José Named Among Worst Cities for Crime

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Our capital, San José, came under scrutiny today after the U.S. president placed it on a list of cities described as having some of...
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Costa Rica Opens New Tourist Police Station in Santa Teresa

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The community of Santa Teresa de Cóbano and its surrounding communities will see enhanced security, thanks to the inauguration of the new Tourist Police...
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Why Costa Rica’s Drug Problem Persists and Possible Solutions

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Illegal drugs, and the drug trade, are driving factors behind the ever-increasing murder rate in Costa Rica. This is a given. A combination of...
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Mother Speaks Out After Tragedy in Costa Rica

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Pamela Warner, the mother of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, has addressed the devastating loss of her son, who passed away in Costa Rica in a tragic...
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Latin America

Panama Secures Japanese Loan for Metro Line as Canal Tensions Rise

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Panama has signed a $2.486 billion loan agreement with Japan to fund the construction of Metro Line 3. Officials finalized the deal on August...
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Nicaragua arrests retired general and son over alleged money laundering scheme

The Nicaraguan government on Thursday accused a retired general, once an ally of President Daniel Ortega, and his son of using shell companies to...
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Costa Rica child bitten by dog at Escazú mall, raising safety concerns

A 7-year-old boy was bitten by a dog Saturday evening while walking with his family inside the Multiplaza shopping center in Escazú. Witnesses said...
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Southwest Airlines Adds Direct Nashville Flights to Costa Rica

Southwest Airlines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Nashville, Tennessee, to San Jose, Costa Rica. The service kicks off on March 7, 2026,...
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Mother’s Day in Costa Rica – Traditions and Celebrations

Families across our country gather today to honor mothers on this national holiday. Unlike many countries that observe the day in May, Costa Rica...
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