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Ortega a shoo-in as Nicaragua votes with opposition jailed, exiled

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The 75-year-old is assured another five-year term with his wife and vice-president, Rosario Murillo, 70, by his side.
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Business

Airbnb profit soars on pandemic-era lifestyles

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Airbnb on Thursday reported record-high profit in the recently ended quarter as bookings surpassed pre-pandemic numbers, with remote work trends boosting the home-sharing platform. Users...
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Covid 19 Updates

New US Covid entry requirements begin November 8

Alejandro Zúñiga -
The United States on Monday will begin enforcing new Covid-19 testing and vaccination requirements for incoming air travelers. They apply to all air passengers...
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Central America

US Congress ups pressure on Nicaragua ahead of polls

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The bipartisan legislation, which was supported by more Republicans than Democrats, must now be signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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News

American Airlines cancels thousands of flights due to staff shortage

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American Airlines has had to cancel more than 2,000 flights since Friday due to staffing shortages triggered by weather-related disruptions, according to FlightAware data. The...
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Climate Change

Costa Rica participates in COP26: ‘Last, best hope’ to meet 1.5C target

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Global COP26 climate negotiations are the "last, best hope" to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C alive, said summit president Alok Sharma
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Canada

Canada lifts Covid-19 global travel advisory

Alejandro Zúñiga -
The Canadian government ended its advisory against nonessential foreign travel.
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Covid 19 Updates

United States details new international travel policies

Alejandro Zúñiga -
The United States on Monday detailed its new Covid-19 testing and vaccination requirements for incoming air travelers. The U.S. is Costa Rica’s largest tourism...
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Covid 19 Updates

Children to be exempt from US travel vaccine requirements

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Covid vaccine requirements taking effect next month for people entering the United States by air will not apply to children, a senior US official...
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Conservation

Costa Rica to participate in COP26 climate summit

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President Carlos Alvarado will lead the Costa Rican delegation that will participate in COP26,
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Central America’s Five Great Forests are Lifelines for Migratory Birds

Each year, as the wet season winds down in Costa Rica, the air fills with the calls of warblers and thrushes arriving from their...
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Direct Flights from Ottawa to Liberia Costa Rica Begin with Porter

Guanacaste Airport rolls out new routes for the high season that started this month, featuring a fresh direct flight from Canada to Liberia. Canadian...
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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...
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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...
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