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Argentine Sierra Becomes the Surprise Story of the French Open Women’s Draw

Steven Hodel - May 29, 2026

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Costa Rica Restores Limited Traffic on Route 27 After Road Collapse

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Pacific Expedition to Study Sharks, Mantas and Sea Turtles

Guatemala

Guatemala Agrees to Joint U.S. Military Strikes Against Drug Traffickers

The Tico Times’ tennis section covers the ATP and WTA tours, the four Grand Slams, and Latin American players competing on the international circuit for English-speaking readers in Costa Rica and Central America. Reporting by Tennis Correspondent Steven Hodel. Subscribe via RSS to follow our coverage.

Costa Rica Exchange Rate Still Has Not Reflected Oil Shock, Central Bank Says

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The U.S. dollar remains under ¢455 in Costa Rica’s wholesale currency market, even as higher international oil prices threaten to increase the country’s demand...

Argentine Cerundolo Stuns World No. 1 Sinner at French Open

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In one of the most stunning upsets of the tennis season, unseeded Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo defeated World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the...

Costa Rica President Labels Opponents Communists as Government Pulls Energy Bill

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President Laura Fernández lashed out at lawmakers opposing the National Electricity System Harmonization Bill, calling them a "bunch of communists" and accusing them of...

Costa Rica Soccer Team Rocked by Off-Field Problems Before England Match

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Costa Rica’s men’s national team is facing another setback at the start of Fernando “Bocha” Batista’s rebuild, after three players were removed from camp...

Ed Sheeran Brings LOOP Tour to Costa Rica This Saturday

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San José is gearing up for one of the biggest concert events the country has seen in years. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, British...

El Salvador Added to Wanderlust 2026 Green Travel List

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British travel magazine Wanderlust placed El Salvador on its Green Travel List for the first time in the 2026 edition. The publication singled out...

Costa Rican Boxing Star Yokasta Valle Eyes Another World Title

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Costa Rican boxing star Yokasta Valle will return to the ring Saturday, May 30, with a chance to add another major belt to one...

Drought Fears Grow as Costa Rica Water Megaproject Falls Behind

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Guanacaste is heading into another period of water uncertainty as Costa Rica’s long-promised PAACUME water project remains far behind schedule, four years after the...

Costa Rica Tourism Brand Cancels Uber Alliance After Backlash

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Costa Rica’s nation brand, esencial Costa Rica, and export promoter Procomer reversed a tourism marketing alliance with Uber just one day after announcing it,...

Costa Rica Crypto Bill Approved as Lawmakers Target Money Laundering Risks

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Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly has approved a bill in second reading to regulate cryptocurrency-related service providers and bring them under stronger anti-money laundering oversight. The...