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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

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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

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

United States details new international travel policies

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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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Former Costa Rican President Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Faces Trial

Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, who served as Costa Rica’s president from 1998 to 2002, returned to court on today, to face charges in the so-called...
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San Jose Airport Achieves Top 5 Global Ranking in Passenger Experience

Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica's main gateway managed by AERIS, has earned the prestigious Level 5 Customer Experience certification from...
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An Expat’s Life with a Rescue Dog in Costa Rica

For the past 15 months I have been the primary caretaker of a bona fide street dog, a barrio zaguate called Dorothy. My wife...
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Major Cocaine Seizure in Costa Rica’s South Highlights Ongoing Cartel Fight

Costa Rican police pulled off a big win against drug traffickers this Sunday, seizing over a ton of cocaine hidden in a tourism minibus...
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