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US Supreme Court to Review Border Policy for Asylum Seekers

The Supreme Court of the United States agreed on Monday to examine whether federal authorities can turn away asylum seekers before they cross the...

Costa Rica’s World Cup Hopes on the Line in Match Against Honduras

Costa Rica's national team faces a defining moment tomorrow in their quest for a spot at the 2026 World Cup. A recent 1-0 loss...

US Military Revives Bases in Panama and Puerto Rico

Washington has moved forward with reactivating shuttered military installations in Panama and Puerto Rico to increase its regional footprint. Efforts to do the same...

U.S. Air Traffic Shutdown Ends, Easing Strain on Costa Rica Flights

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its emergency order on flight reductions Sunday, paving the way for airlines to resume standard schedules at 6...

US Military’s 20th Strike on Drug Boat in Caribbean Claims Four Lives

US military forces carried out their 20th strike against a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in four deaths, according...

Steak ‘n Shake Opens in El Salvador Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Steak 'n Shake, the American fast-food chain famous for its burgers and shakes, has set its sights on El Salvador for its first Latin...

US Launches Operation Southern Spear Against Latin American Drug Cartels

The United States has rolled out a major military effort called Operation Southern Spear to tackle drug cartels across Latin America. Defense Secretary Pete...

ICE Detains High-Profile Gang Member from El Salvador in U.S.

Federal authorities in the United States have detained a high-profile fugitive from El Salvador, exposing gaps in how media portray certain immigration cases. Antonio...

Costa Rica Hosts Barcelona vs Real Madrid Legends Match

Legends from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to face off in an exhibition match in Costa Rica next year, marking the first...

Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Hits Off Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast

A moderate earthquake shook parts of the Pacific coast early Saturday morning, prompting residents in several areas to report light to moderate trembling. OVISCORI recorded...
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Costa Rica Starts Work on Key Tempisque River Bridge in Guanacaste

Officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation kicked off a major renovation of the bridge over the Tempisque River in Guardia de...

Costa Rica Fans React to World Cup 2026 Elimination

Our national soccer team finished their 2026 World Cup qualifying run with a 0-0 draw against Honduras on Tuesday night. The result put the...

Costa Rica Agriculture Gains from US Executive Order

Costa Rica’s agricultural exporters breathed easier last week after the United States lifted tariffs on key products, restoring duty-free access under long-standing trade agreements....

How Hollywood Gets Costa Rica Wrong – And Ticos Set It Right

I recently watched the original Jurassic Park for the first time. I had often heard the movie was based in Costa Rica, but less...